Mime Gopi
Biography
Mime Gopi, born on 29 June 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. Before entering films, he was a prominent mime artist in Chennai and founded G Mime Studio in 1994, a venue that showcased mime and provided training for children with special needs. He expanded the practice of mime throughout the city. Gopi made his cinematic breakthrough portraying the local rogue Perumal in the 2014 film Madras. He subsequently played antagonist roles in Maari (2015) and Kathakali (2016). As of the latest records, he has accumulated over one hundred credited performances in film and television.
Career overview
Mime Gopi, born on June 29 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, began his artistic career as a mime performer. In 1994 he founded G Mime Studio, a venue dedicated to showcasing mime in Chennai. Through the studio he worked closely with children who have special needs, teaching them to adapt and practice miming techniques, and he sought to broaden public appreciation of the art form across the city.
Gopi’s transition to cinema occurred with his role as the local rogue Perumal in the 2014 film Madras, which provided his first notable breakthrough as a screen actor. Following that appearance he was cast in antagonist roles, notably in Maari (2015) and Kathakali (2016). Since his debut, he has accumulated over one hundred acting credits, establishing himself as a recognized male actor from Chennai. His professional name is presented in Tamil as மைம் கோபி, and he is listed in film databases as an actor with a content score of 100.
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Full Filmography
109 titles- Isakapatnam (2026)
- S. Saraswathi (2026)
- Manithan Deivamagalam (2026)
- Maine Pyar Kiya (2025) as Palani
- Robinhood (2025) as Varada
- Friday (2025)
- Gangers (2025) as Malaiyarasan
- Niram Marum Ulagil (2025) as Magimai
- Leg Piece (2025)
- Peranbum Perungobamum (2025)
- Sshhh (2024)
- Inspector Rishi (2024)
- Pushpa 2 - The Rule (2024) as Chennai Murugan
- Matka (2024)
- Garudan (2024) as Nagaraj
- Ooru Peru Bhairavakona (2024) as Shankar
- Aay (2024) as Durga
- Chennaiyil Vaanam Megamootathudan Kaanapadum (2024)
- Sattam En Kaiyil (2024) as Inspector Anand
- Weapon (2024) as Punniyavan
- Sabari (2024)
- Saamaniyan (2024) as Ulaganaathan
- Kummattikali (2024) as Mark Antony
- Petta Rap (2024) as King Kumar
- Haraa (2024)
- The Proof (2024)
- Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023) as Bilal
- Soppana Sundari (2023) as Danger Mama
- Varisu (2023) as Union Leader
- Waltair Veerayya (2023) as Das
- Maamannan (2023) as Rajapandi
- Agilan (2023) as Manoj Kumar
- Hunt (2023)
- Va Varalam Va (2023)
- Kaadapura Kalaikuzhu (2023) as Easwaramurthy
- Aghori (2023)
- Repeat (2022)
- Jiivi 2 (2022) as Kathir
- Jothi (2022) as Jothi's Father
- Jetty (2022)
- Hero (2022) as Arjun
- Top Gear (2022) as Siddharth
- Clap (2022)
- Anbulla Ghilli (2022)
- Kaatteri (2022) as Venu
- Dejavu (2022)
- Like Share & Subscribe (2022)
- Aatkal Thevai (2021)
- Pushpa: The Rise (2021) as Chennai Murugan
- 3:33 (2021) as Exorcist
- Gully Rowdy (2021)
- Mathil (2021)
- Lockup (2020) as Sampath
- Pizhai (2020)
- Routtu (2020)
- Bheeshma (2020)
- Cocktail (2020) as JP
- Kavalthurai Ungal Nanban (2020) as Kannabiran
- Lisaa (2019)
- Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari (2019)
- V1 Murder Case (2019) as Chain Snatcher's Father
- Viswasam (2019) as Aavudaiyappan
- Sangathamizhan (2019) as Gopi
- Jiivi (2019) as Kathir
- 100 (2019)
- Jackpot (2019) as Raghul's Father
- Brother's Day (2019) as Peeli's Father
- Petromax (2019) as Guru
- Nedunalvaadai (2019) as Kombiah
- Chalo (2018) as Veera Muthu
- Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018) as Mattai
- Jarugandi (2018)
- Papparapaam (2018)
- Madura Veeran (2018) as Malaiswamy
- Mr. Chandramouli (2018)
- Adanga Maru (2018) as Inspector Muthukarappan
- Velaikkaran (2017) as Kishta
- Thappu Thanda (2017) as Karna
- Theru Naaigal (2017)
- Senjittale En Kadhala (2017) as Dhamodaran
- Uru (2017) as Forest Ranger
- Kattappava Kaanom (2017) as Vanjaram
- Maragadha Naanayam (2017) as John
- Bairavaa (2017) as Karuvadu Kumar
- 8 Thottakkal (2017) as Gunasekaran
- Maayavan (2017) as Makeupman Gopi
- Mo (2016) as Senthil Nathan
- Uriyadi (2016) as Kumar
- Kabali (2016) as 'Loga' Loganathan
- Kathakali (2016) as Gnanavel Rajarathnam
- Gethu (2016) as Kandhan
- Maya (2015) as RK
- Maari (2015) as 'Bird' Ravi
- Dummy Tappasu (2015)
- Unakkenna Venum Sollu (2015) as Mathew
- Madras (2014) as Perumal
- Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) as Politician
- Kayal (2014)
- Drohi (2010)
- Nenjuku Neethi (2010) as Self
- Idam Porul Yaeval
- Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam as Bilal
- Haiku
- Vekkai
- Ranjan: The Advocate
- Vettuvam
- Vaanil Thedinen
- Mugam
- Asurakulam
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mime Gopi best known for?
Mime Gopi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pushpa 2 - The Rule (2024), Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire (2023), Pushpa: The Rise (2021), Jarugandi (2018).
When and where was Mime Gopi born?
Mime Gopi was born on June 29, 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Mime Gopi have?
Mime Gopi has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2026.
What is Mime Gopi's background in cinema and television?
Mime Gopi, born on 29 June 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, is an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. Before entering films, he was a prominent mime artist in Chennai and founded G Mime Studio in 1994, a venue that showcased mime and provided training for children with special needs. He expanded the pra...