Gopynathan Velayudhan Nair Muralikrishnan (born 4 March 1972), professionally credited as Murali Gopy, is an Indian actor-screenwriter, producer, author, singer, lyricist, music composer and journalist. He has written critically acclaimed films like '' Ee Adutha Kaalathu'', '' Left Right Left'', ''

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'', '' Kammara Sambhavam'', and the highest-grossing Malayalam film ''

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''. He has won numerous awards including Filmfare Awards South and

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Career

Journalist

Murali Gopy joined ''

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'' in 1995, immediately after completing PG in Journalism at Institute of Journalism, Thiruvananthapuram, and worked as sub-editor and reporter there. Later, he joined ''

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'', as sub-editor and Features Editor. He then shifted base to UAE, and became chief sub-editor with Arab-Allied Media, Dubai, for the sports magazines ''Cleanbowled'' and ''Sports Today''. In 2008, he was appointed chief editor of

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India Entertainment. In 2012, he resigned the job to be more active in films. His writings on various topics can be found in his blog .

Author

Murali is a screenwriter and short story writer. He published his first short story "Ayur Rekha" in ''

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'' in 1991 at the age of 19. He has often stated that he started writing stories to bring a smile to his father, thespian Bharat Gopy, who was debilitated by a massive stroke in 1986. ''Murali Gopiyude Kadhakal'', a compilation of his stories, has been published by

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, the third edition of which is now running. He has also sketched illustrations for ''

'', ''

'' and ''

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''.

Screenwriter

Murali Gopy made his debut as a screenwriter, actor and singer in the

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movie ''

Rasikan Rasikan (English: ''Admirer'') is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by Murali Gopy starring Dileep in the lead role with Murali Gopy, Biju Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, Sishwa, Siddharth, Sukumari, Kalabhavan Abi, Aniyappan ...

'' (2004). The 2012 film '' Ee Adutha Kaalathu'', scripted by Murali, is considered a pathbreaker in Malayalam cinema, for its innovative method of weaving story threads together. It was opined to be "the cinema of 21st century" by stalwart writer N. S. Madhavan. His next screenplay was for '' Left Right Left'', also directed by

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. It is a

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set in three periods – the 60s/70s, the 80s/90s and the present. The movie, which opened to excellent reviews on its release, has since then been looked upon as a cult classic. The 2017 movie ''

'', written by him was noted for its bold theme that focused on the current socio-political scenario in India. Kammara Sambhavam, scripted by him, combines black humour with satire and spoof. He scripted

, starring

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, and directed by

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Actor

Murali's debut acting role in ''

'' was as the villain Kala Bhaskaran. His notable performances include the role of Ajay Kurien, an impotent and abusive husband in '' Ee Adutha Kaalathu'', Che Guevara Roy, a partially paralyzed left activist in '' Left Right Left'', Father Michael Plathottathil a young priest in ''

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'', the double role as Dr.Hari Narayan and Ravi Narayan in the psychological thriller ''

1 by Two ''1 by Two'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam language psychological thriller film directed by Arun Kumar Aravind and written by Jeyamohan. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Murali Gopy, Honey Rose and Abhinaya. Plot Hari and Ravi are identical twins wh ...

'', Devassy Pappan, an 80-year-old patriarch in '' Pa Va'', Bhramaram, Mahashay Bhagvan, a self-proclaimed Godman in ''

''. As an actor, Murali has been praised for his attention to minute details and realistic acting style. His onscreen portrayals have won him many accolades including the

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for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Known to be greatly selective, Murali Gopy has worked only in a limited number of movies since his foray into the film industry in 2004.

Singer

Murali, who is passionate about his singing, has rendered songs for many films. His "The LRL Anthem" in '' Left Right Left'', "Pakalinu Veyil" in ''

'', "Kalippu" in ''

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'' and "Bham Bham Shiv Bole" in ''

'', were super hits. He has won Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Singing for "LRL Anthem".

Lyricist

Murali Gopy ventured into lyrics writing with the song "Neti" in ''

'', which describes the path to spiritual enlightenment. He has also written the

anthem song "Empuraane", which was sung by

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.Also he written the theme song of the movie Theerppu called "Raavil"

Music Composer

Murali Gopy made his debut as a music composer with the song ''Raavil'', for the movie ''Theerppu'', which was also scripted and produced by him.

Personal life

Murali is the son of the actor

Bharath Gopi Gopynathan Velayudhan Nair (2 November 1937 – 29 January 2008), popularly known by the stage name Bharat Gopy, was an Indian actor, producer and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in ...

and Jayalakshmy. He was married to Anjana Pillai, and has two children, Gowri and Gowrav. Anjana died at the age of 38, on 26 April 2015 after suffering a heart attack. Murali has launched a website in memoriam to his father Bharath Gopi.

Awards

*2019 – Ramu Kariat Award for the most popular screenwriter *2019 – Kalajyothi Award *2014 – Amrita Film Award for The Best Actor in Supporting Role *2014 –

for The Best Actor in Supporting Role *2014 –

for The Best Actor in a Supporting Role *2014 – Jaihind Film Award for The Best Script *2014 – Yuva Award (2012–2013) *2013 – Thikkurissi Sukumaran Foundation Award for The Best Supporting Actor *2013 – Nana Film Award – Man of the Year *2013 – Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Singing *2013 – Asiavision Movie Award for The Best Screenplay *2013 – Santosham South India Film Awards for The Best Supporting Actor *2013 – Jaycey Foundation Award – Special Award *2013 – Jaihind Film Award – Special Jury Award *2013 – Vanitha Film Award for The Best Anti-Hero *2013 – Asianet Film Award for The Best Villain *2013 – Reporter Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor *2012 – P. Bhaskaran Foundation Award for The Best Story *2012 – Nana Film Award for the Best Script Writer *2012 – Asiavision Movie Award for The Best Anti-Hero *2012 – Asiavision Movie Awards for The New Sensation in Script *2012 – Mohan Raghavan Award for The Best Script Writer *2009 – The Sathyan Memorial Film Award for The Best Supporting Actor

Filmography

As Actor

As Screenwriter

As Producer

As Narrator

Discography

As Singer

As Music composer

As Lyricist

Author

Television

Radio

References

External links

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