Suresh Gopi (born 26 June 1958) is a distinguished Indian actor, playback singer, television presenter, and politician. Since June 2024, he has been serving as the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Minister of Tourism in the Government of India. Elected to the Lok Sabha in the 2024 general elections from the Thrissur constituency, he became the first-ever Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from Kerala, marking a historic milestone for the party in the state. Since September 2023, he has also held the position of President of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.
An accomplished artist, Suresh Gopi works primarily in Malayalam cinema and has also appeared in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films. He made his acting debut as a child in the 1965 film Odayil Ninnu and began his adult career in 1986. Over the decades, he has featured in more than 250 films. His portrayal in Kaliyattam (1997) earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor in 1998.
Previously, he served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, from 2016 to 2022. Beyond his contributions to cinema and politics, Suresh Gopi is known for his philanthropic endeavors, social service, and active advocacy for environmental conservation.
| Name | Suresh Gopi |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 June 1958 |
| Occupation | Actor
Playback singer Television presenter Politician |
| Education | Fatima Mata National College |
| Years active | 2015 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Height | 5′ 11” (180 CM) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 98 KG |
| Chest Size | 40 |
| Hip Size | N/A |
| Caste | Hindu |
| Sex | Male |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Age | 67 Years Old |
| Father Name | Gopinathan Pillai |
| Mother Name | Gnanalekshmi Amma |
| Siblings | Subhash Gopi Sunil Gopi Sanil Gopi |
| Net Worth Salary | 23 Crores+(Approx.) |
| Mother Name | Gnanalekshmi Amma |
| House Address | D-9, Temple Road, Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram-10, Kerala 501, SWAJAS Deluxe, Dr. B.D. Marg, New Delhi |
| Contact Number | N/A |
| Email ID | N/A |
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