Originally a farmer and businessman made his debut
Naadodigal (2009) directed by his friend
Samuthirakani and the success of the film meant that he appended the film to his stage name as Naadodigal Gopal. His notable films include
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2012),
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013),
Rajinimurugan (2016),
Raja Manthiri (2016),
Seemaraja (2018) and
Namma Veetu Pillai (2019) garnered acclaim. He has often acted in several films with directors
Samuthirakani,
Ponram and
Pandiraj. His last film was
Annaatthe (2021) directed by
Siva released after his death. == Death ==