Govind Padmasoorya (born 16 June 1987), popularly known by his initials GP, is an Indian actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema and Telugu films.[1] He made his debut in the movie Atayalangal directed by M. G. Sasi which won 5 Kerala State awards including Best Film.
He became popular through the dance reality show D 4 Dance. He directed a promo film for Malayalam television channel Asianet for their 25 years celebration. He marked his Telugu debut in the film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo directed by Trivikram Srinivas starring Allu Arjun.
Early life
Govind Padmasoorya was born at Pattambi in the Palakkad district of Kerala to Govind Menon and Malathy. He has a younger brother named Govind Amrithsoorya. After schooling, he did his B.A.[2] at St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru, where he served as arts secretary. He then earned an MBA in Media and Entertainment from Manipal University.
On 22 October 2023, he got engaged to Malayalam television actress Gopika Anil.[3] They got married on 28 January 2024.[4]
Career
He made his debut in Malayalam cinema in 2008 as the protagonist in Atayalangal, directed by M. G. Sasi and produced by Aravind Venugopal.[5] The film was based on the life and literature of the writer Nandanar.[6] Next, GP portrayed the role of Vinu, the brother of the IG (Suresh Gopi) in B. Unnikrishnan's IG, who transforms from a loving brother to a ruthless terrorist towards the end of the movie. He was also cast as Sreekanth, an Indian cricketer, in Daddy Cool.[7] Then on he did lead roles in many films including 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam along with Lal & Miya directed by Arjun Prabhakaran and Gokul Ramakrishnan.[8] He marked his Tamil debut in the film Kee directed by Kalees starring Jiiva. He marked his Telugu debut in the film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo directed by Trivikram Srinivas starring Allu Arjun.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Atayalangal | Padathuparambil Gopinathan | |
| 2009 | Daddy Cool | Sreekanth | |
| Bhoomi Malayalam | Satheeshan | ||
| IG | Vinod Krishna | ||
| 2010 | College Days | Joe | |
| 2013 | Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Moby | |
| 72 Model | V. Sajan | ||
| 2014 | Ettekaal Second | Sandeep S Nair (Sandu) | |
| Varsham | Dr.Prakashan | ||
| 2015 | Lavender | Kabir Abbas | |
| 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam | Freddy Abraham | ||
| 2016 | Pretham | Shibu Majeed | |
| 2018 | Pretham 2 | Cameo appearance | |
| 2019 | Kee | Shiva | Tamil film[9] |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Paidithalli | Telugu film [10] |
| 2022 | Bangarraju | Aadhi Sampath | Telugu film[11] |
| Like, Share & Subscribe | Police Officer | Telugu film | |
| Shefeekkinte Santhosham | Shejeer | ||
| 2023 | Neeraja | Alex | [12] |
| 2024 | Manorajyam | Manu Keraleeyan | [13] |
Television
- TV shows and series
| Year | Programme | Role | Network | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | D 4 Dance | Co-Host with Jewel Mary | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Gum on D2 | Co-Host with Pearle Maaney | ||
| Thengakola Mangatholi | Himself | |||
| 2015–2016 | Adi Mone Buzzer:Fastest Family First | Host | Asianet | |
| 2016 | Asianet Film Awards 2016 | Host with Meera, Gayathri Suresh | ||
| Singapore Onam | Host / Performer | |||
| 2017 | Asianet Film Awards 2017 | Host with Meera Nandan | ||
| 2017-2018 | Dare The Fear: Aarkunde ee Chankoottam? | Host | ||
| Dare The Fear: Extra time | ||||
| 2019 | 21st Asianet Film Awards | Host with Nyla Usha | ||
| D 5 Junior | Special Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | ||
| 2019-2020 | Anantharam | Host | Flowers TV | |
| 2020-2021 | Mr.&.Mrs | Judge | Zee Keralam | |
| 2021 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Bzinga | Host | Zee Keralam | |
| 10th SIIMA Awards | Host with Pearle Maaney | Surya TV | ||
| 2022 | Meet Cute | Ajay | SonyLIV[14] | Telugu |
| 2022–2023 | Bzinga Family Festival | Host | Zee Keralam | Malayalam |
Music video
| Year | Work | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Monchulla Painkily | Actor | Malayalam |
| Vanamallike | |||
| 2020 | Nirmana | Singer | |
| Aaradhu Song | |||
| 2021 | Ennum Ennum Nenjoram | ||
| Minnume Kannukal | |||
| Shivoham | Singer/actor | Malayalam Tamil | |
| 2022 | Gham Ki Barish | Actor | Hindi |
References
- ↑ 'തകര'യുടെ തകര്പ്പന് വരവ്. Mathrubhumi(1 October 2012). Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ↑ College Was as Fun as in Films. The New Indian Express(7 December 2014).
- ↑ Govind Padmasoorya gets engaged to Gopika Anil, see photos. The Indian Express(2023-10-22). Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ↑ Actor-TV host Govind Padmasoorya ties the knot with Gopika Anil. Onmanorama. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- ↑ Dance is my fear factor but I dared to do that too: Govind Padmasoorya. The Times of India(22 September 2014).
- ↑ Stepping into Nandanar's shoes. Rediff(5 May 2008). Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ↑ Sreesanth offered film alongside Mammootty.
- ↑ A thriller Outing. The New Indian Express(16 June 2015). Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ↑ Govind Padmasoorya turns baddie for Kollywood flick Kee(11 December 2017). Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ↑ Allu Arjun's swag is matchless in 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo': Govind Padmasoorya(6 January 2020). Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ↑ Govind Padmasoorya on working with Akkineni Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya in 'Bangarraju'. The Times of India(2022-01-13). Retrieved 2024-05-13.
- ↑ New song from Shruti Ramachandran's Neeraja out. Cinema Express(10 May 2023). Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ↑ Watch: Trailer Of Manorajyam Promises An Engaging Dark Comedy. Times Now(2024-08-29). Retrieved 2024-08-29.
- ↑ I don't want to be trapped in a certain image: Govind Padmasoorya, H, Murali Krishna C.. The New Indian Express(2022-01-22). Retrieved 2024-05-13.