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Murali Gopy

Indian actor

In this Indian call, the name Velayudhan Gopynathan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Muralikrishnan or Murali Gopy.

Velayudhan Gopynathan Muralikrishnan, professionally credited as Murali Gopy, is an Indian actor-screenwriter, producer, writer, singer, lyricist, music composer and journalist.[2][3] He has written films like Ee Adutha Kaalathu, Left Right Left, Tiyaan, Kammara Sambhavam, and the highest-grossing Malayalam filmLucifer.

He has won numerous awards including Filmfare Awards South and South Indian International Movie Awards.

Career

Journalist

Murali Gopy joined The Modern Indian Express in , immediately after completing PG in Journalism at Institute of Journalism, Thiruvananthapuram, and worked as sub-editor and reporter there.

Later, he unified The Hindu, 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.[4] In , he was appointed leader editor of MSN India Amusement.

In , he resigned the job to be more active in films. His writings on various topics can be create in his blog [5]

Author

Murali is a screenwriter and short story writer. He published his first short story "Ayur Rekha" in Kalakaumudi in at the age of 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 [6]Murali Gopiyude Kadhakal, a compilation of his stories, has been published by Mathrubhumi Books, the third edition of which is now running.[7][8] He has also sketched illustrations for The Hindu, Kalakaumudi and DC Books.

Screenwriter

Murali Gopy made his debut as a screenwriter, actor and singer in the Lal Jose movie Rasikan (). The film Ee Adutha Kaalathu, scripted by Murali, is considered a pathbreaker in Malayalam cinema, for its innovative method of weaving story threads together.[9] It was opined to be "the cinema of 21st century" by stalwart writer N.

S. Madhavan.[10][11][12][13] His next screenplay was for Left Right Left, also directed by Arun Kumar Aravind. It is a social thriller put 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.[14][15][16] The movie Tiyaan, 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 Lucifer, starring Mohanlal, and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran. His latest script 'Theerppu' is note-worthy as an allegorical depiction of majoritarianism.[17]

Actor

Murali's debut acting role in Rasikan was as the villain Kala Bhaskaran.

He returned on-screen as Dr. Alex Verghese in Bhramaram. His notable performances comprise 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 Kanyaka Talkies, the double role as Narayan and Ravi Narayan in the psychological thriller 1 by Two, the die-hard romantic Siddharth in Lukka Chuppi, Devassy Pappan, an year-old patriarch in Pa Va, Mahashay Bhagvan, a self-proclaimed Godman in Tiyaan, Madhava Das, the husband of Kamala Das (Madhavikkutty), in Aami, and Chellappan, the raw, rustic and retro nature from ajan's literary world in Kaattu.

As an actor, Murali has been praised for his attention to minute details and realistic acting style.[18] His nuanced portrayal of Thomas Bastin IPS in the popular movie Drishyam 2 was widely acclaimed.

Ezhu Sundara Raathrikal is an emotionally charged drama film that was released in It stars the talented actors Dileep and Murali Gopy in lead roles. The movie revolves around the story of David Abraham, a prosperous business executive, who is caught up in a bitter divorce case. He is haunted by his past, and the painful memories of a failed association, which has left him emotionally scarred.

His onscreen portrayals contain won him many accolades including the 61st Filmfare Awards South 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 motion picture industry in , with each role striking a distinctive note.[19]

Singer

Murali has rendered songs for many films.

His "The LRL Anthem" in Left Right Left, "Pakalinu Veyil" in 1 by Two, "Kalippu" in Premam and "Bham Bham Shiv Bole" in Tiyaan, were super hits. He has won Asiavision Movie Award for The New Sensation in Singing for "LRL Anthem".[20]

Lyricist

Murali Gopy ventured into lyrics writing with the song "Neti" in Tiyaan, which describes the path to spiritual enlightenment.

Murali Gopy is a very revered name in the Malyalam film industry. He has written, acted and sung for various films. He is foremost known for Ee Adutha Kaalathu and Left Right Left. He reprised the role of an actor, screenwriter and singer for his debut film Rasikan ().

He has also written the Lucifer anthem song "Empuraane", which was sung by Usha Uthup.[21] He penned the theme ballad of the movie Theerppu called "Raavil"

Music Composer

Murali Gopy made his debut as a tune composer with the song Raavil, for the movie Theerppu, which he also scripted and produced.[3]

Personal life

Murali is the son of the actor Bharath Gopi 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 after suffering a heart attack.[22]

Murali has launched a website in memory of his father Bharath Gopi.[23]

Awards

Filmography

† Denotes films that have not yet been released

As actor

As screenwriter

As producer

Year Title Notes
TheerppuFirst production venture

As Narrator

YearFilm
"Unmadiyude Maranam"
"RAHASYA – A Triptych of Indian Classical Dances"

Discography

As singer

As Music composer

YearSongFilmNotes
"Raavil"Theerppu
"Ghode Pe Aaya"

As lyricist

Year Song Film Notes
"Neti" Tiyaan
" Empuraane- The Lucifer Anthem" Lucifer
"Raavil" Theerppu
"Ghode Pe Aaya"

Author

Television

Radio

Year Title Role Director Channel Notes
Ee Stationil OttakkuStation master Shihabuddin Poythumkadavu All India Radio, Kozhikode Broadcast as part of Natakotsavam[49]

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