Suresh Gopi

Suresh Gopi was born on 26 June 1958 at Kollam, Kerala (present-day Alappuzha, Kerala) to K. Gopinathan Pillai, a film distributor, and V. Gnanalekshmi Amma, as their eldest son.{{cite web|title=Shri Suresh Gopi|url=http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx|website=Rajyasabha.nic.in|publisher=Rajya Sabha|access-date=16 March 2019|date=29 April 2016|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327221824/http://164.100.47.5/newmembers/Website/Main.aspx|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|title=Suresh Gopi, Shri|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/suresh-gopi-shri|website=India.gov.in|publisher=National Portal of India|access-date=16 March 2019|date=29 April 2016}} His parents hail from Kollam city (present-day Kollam district, kerala).{{Cite web |date=2012-06-21 |title=Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi's mother dies |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/malayalam-actor-suresh-gopi-mother-dies-106455-2012-06-20 |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=4 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604181928/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/malayalam-actor-suresh-gopi-mother-dies-106455-2012-06-20 |url-status=live }}

After his birth, Gopi's family moved to his father's house in Kollam where he was raised.{{cite news|last=Chandran|first=Cynthia|title=Suresh Gopi asked to focus more in Thiruvananthapuram|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/120417/suresh-gopi-asked-to-focus-more-in-thiruvananthapuram.html|access-date=16 March 2019|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=12 April 2017|archive-date=29 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429210331/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/120417/suresh-gopi-asked-to-focus-more-in-thiruvananthapuram.html|url-status=live}} He has three younger brothers: Subhash Gopi and twins Sunil Gopi and Sanil Gopi.{{cite web|url=https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Suresh+Gopi|title=Profile of Malayalam Actor Suresh Gopi|website=en.msidb.org|access-date=2 January 2019|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214832/https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Suresh+Gopi|url-status=live}} His ancestral home (tharavad) is in Kollam city near Madannada,{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_9Pzn1uwM |title=സുരേഷ്ഗോപി കേന്ദ്രമന്ത്രിയായതിന്‍റെ അഭിമാനത്തില്‍ ജന്മനാട് {{!}} kollam {{!}} Suresh Gopi |date=2024-06-09 |last=Manorama News |access-date=2024-06-12 |via=YouTube |archive-date=12 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612030003/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_9Pzn1uwM&gl=US&hl=en |url-status=live }} and the Kollam Bharanikavu Devi Temple near Madannada, Pallimukku, is his ancestral family temple.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2dAz16wQ2o |title=പൊടിമീശക്കാരനായ സുരേഷ് ഗോപി, കോളേജ് തെരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പിൽ SFI പാനലിൽ ജയിച്ചു കയറിയ സഖാവ് |date=2024-06-09 |last=asianetnews |access-date=2024-06-12 |via=YouTube |archive-date=12 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612030002/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2dAz16wQ2o |url-status=live }}

Gopi attended Infant Jesus Anglo-Indian School in Kollam.{{cite book|last=Saran|first=Renu|title=History of Indian Cinema|date=4 March 2014|publisher=Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd|isbn=9789350836514|url=https://books.google.com/books?isbn=9350836513|access-date=8 November 2016|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214832/https://www.google.com/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=isbn:9350836513|url-status=live}} He then completed the bachelor's degree in Zoology, and a master's degree in English Literature from Fatima Mata National College in Kollam.{{cite web |last1=Centre |first1=National Informatics |title=Digital Sansad |url=https://sansad.in/rs/members/biography/2323 |website=Digital Sansad |language=en}}

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Gopi made his debut as a child artist in 1965 by playing a brief role in Odayil Ninnu. Later, he made his debut as an adult in 1986 with an uncredited role in Niramulla Raavukal.{{Cite web |title=Niramulla Raavukal [1986] |url=https://en.msidb.org/m.php?1010 |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=en.msidb.org |archive-date=11 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611155006/https://en.msidb.org/m.php?1010 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-09 |title=Vigilante movies, TV shows shaped Suresh Gopi's win in Neta role |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/06/09/suresh-gopi-political-journey-from-films.html |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Onmanorama}} He gained attention through the minor role of a prospective groom in T. P. Balagopalan M. A. (1986). Gopi went on to play few antagonistic and numerous supporting roles throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. He was noted for his villain role in Irupatham Noottandu (1987). It was the highest grossing Malayalam movie of that time. He had a major supporting role as Harry in Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988). Gopi's comic role as sub-inspector Minnal Prathapan in Manu Uncle (1988) has over the years attained a cult status.{{Cite web|last=CUE|first=THE|title=Script writer Dennis Joseph about character Minnal Prathapan in Manu Uncle|url=https://www.thecue.in/film-news/2020/07/11/minnal-prathapan-was-actually-scripted-for-jagathi-sreekumar|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Cue|date=11 July 2020|language=ml|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717064025/https://www.thecue.in/film-news/2020/07/11/minnal-prathapan-was-actually-scripted-for-jagathi-sreekumar|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Minnal Prathapan is still laughing us; the story of the twist behind it: vide|url=https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2020/06/26/minnal-prathaapan-story.html|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Manoramanews|date=26 June 2020 |language=ml|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717064025/https://www.manoramanews.com/news/entertainment/2020/06/26/minnal-prathaapan-story.html|url-status=live}} His portrayal of Dr. Narendran in Padmarajan's 1990 film Innale (1990) was critically acclaimed and is considered by fans and critics to be one of the best performances of his career.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-29|title=Looking at Padmarajan's Innale, And His Remarkable Oeuvre|url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/readers-articles/malayalam-movies-innale-hotstar-looking-at-padmarajan-s-remarkable-oeuvre-shobana-jayaram-suresh-gopi/|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Film Companion|language=en-US|archive-date=12 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210712035336/https://www.filmcompanion.in/readers-articles/malayalam-movies-innale-hotstar-looking-at-padmarajan-s-remarkable-oeuvre-shobana-jayaram-suresh-gopi/|url-status=live}} He also gained appraisal for his portrayal of Aromal Chekavar in the 1989 drama Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha. He played another cameo comic role as Christopher Luke, a professional killer in Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1989). His other notable films during the late 1980s include Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar, New Delhi (1987), Moonnam Mura, 1921 (1988), Varnam, Douthyam, Nair Saab (1989). His notable films during the early 1990s includes In Harihar Nagar and Thoovalsparsham both released in 1990.{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/in-harihar-nagar/cast-crew.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 June 2024 |archive-date=11 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611154954/https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/movies/in-harihar-nagar/cast-crew.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/who-can-replace-jayaram-mukesh-saikumar-and-suresh-gopi-if-thoovalsparsham-is-remade-now-255072.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 June 2024 |archive-date=11 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611154954/https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2017/who-can-replace-jayaram-mukesh-saikumar-and-suresh-gopi-if-thoovalsparsham-is-remade-now-255072.html |url-status=live }}

After acting in more than 80 movies, Gopi finally got a breakthrough by playing the lead role in Shaji Kailas's Thalastaanam (1992), which was written by Renji Panicker.{{cite web | url=http://movies.bizhat.com/actors/suresh_gopi_about.php | title=More about Suresh Gopi | publisher=Bizhat.com | access-date=8 November 2016 | archive-date=27 April 2017 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427033904/http://movies.bizhat.com/actors/suresh_gopi_about.php | url-status=live }} Suresh established himself as a bankable star in Malayalam cinema through Ekalavyan (1993). This crime thriller was also written by Renji Panicker and directed by Shaji Kailas. The film was a major box office success and completed 150 days in theaters.{{Cite web|last=Narayanan|first=Nirmal|date=2021-02-08|title=This Mollywood director reshaped masculinity of Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Suresh Gopi: HBD Shaji Kailas|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/happy-birthday-shaji-kailas-how-master-craftsman-shaped-masculinity-mollywood-superstars-832951|access-date=2021-07-17|website=IBTimes India|language=en|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717080630/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/happy-birthday-shaji-kailas-how-master-craftsman-shaped-masculinity-mollywood-superstars-832951|url-status=live}} Shaji-Renji combination films turned Gopi into an overnight star in 1990s especially through police and army roles. In 1993 itself, he played the lead role in Mafia, another Shaji-Renji crime thriller which was very successful at box office. The same year, he played the role of Nakulan alongside Mohanlal and Shobhana in Fazil's psychological thriller Manichitrathazhu, which is considered one of the best Malayalam movies ever made.{{Cite news|title=Best Malayalam Movies: 10 Malayalam films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-malayalam-films-to-watch-before-you-die/top-10-malayalam-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/48436108.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|work=The Times of India|archive-date=10 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210610062208/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-malayalam-films-to-watch-before-you-die/top-10-malayalam-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/48436108.cms|url-status=live}} He played the role of a NSG commando in Kashmeeram (1994), which was a commercial success. His 1994 film Commissioner, where he played the role of Bharath Chandran I.P.S, was a major commercial success in Kerala and pushed his superstardom to neighboring Telugu-speaking state where it was a box office success.{{Cite web|title=Here is how Suresh Gopi became the 'Supreme Star' of Telugu cinema|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/28/suresh-gopi-supreme-star-telugu-cinema.html|access-date=2021-07-17|website=onmanorama.com|archive-date=12 June 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230612041352/https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2020/06/28/suresh-gopi-supreme-star-telugu-cinema.html|url-status=live}} Commissioner is also treated as a cult classic film.{{Cite news|title=10 Suresh Gopi films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52450589.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|work=The Times of India|archive-date=30 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630105145/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52450589.cms|url-status=live}} He played the role of a RAW officer in Highway (1995) which ran for more than 100 days in theatres.{{Cite news |date=2022-06-25 |title=Suresh Gopi to reunite with Jayaraj for 'Highway 2', a mystery action thriller |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suresh-gopi-to-reunite-with-jayaraj-for-highway-2-a-mystery-action-thriller/articleshow/92459489.cms |access-date=2024-06-11 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |quote=The 1995 release ‘Highway’ helmed by Jayaraj, featured Suresh Gopi as Sreedhar Prasad aka Mahesh Aravind, who is a RAW Officer. ‘Highway’ turned out to be a blockbuster, setting records at the box office. |archive-date=11 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611154954/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/suresh-gopi-to-reunite-with-jayaraj-for-highway-2-a-mystery-action-thriller/articleshow/92459489.cms |url-status=live }}

Gopi's high budget film Yuvathurki (1996) failed to create expected results at box office. The same year, he appeared in a different avatar by playing the role of a wildlife photographer in Rajaputran. It became one of the highest grossing Malayalam movies in 1996.{{Cite news|title=10 Suresh Gopi films to watch before you die|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52450645.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|work=The Times of India|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717084344/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/10-suresh-gopi-films-to-watch-before-you-die/photostory/52450645.cms|url-status=live}}

One of his popular and career best character Anakkattil Chackochi came out through Lelam in 1997. Scripted by Renji panicker and directed by Joshiy, it was one of the highest-grossing movies of the year.{{Cite web|last=James|first=Anu|date=2016-10-07|title=Is Suresh Gopi's Lelam sequel on the cards?|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopis-lelam-sequel-cards-698755|access-date=2021-07-17|website=IBTimes India|language=en|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717084932/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopis-lelam-sequel-cards-698755|url-status=live}} The role of Kannan Perumalayan in Jayaraj's Kaliyattam (1997) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.[http://in.rediff.com/entertai/1998/jun/23gopi.htm Rediff On The NeT, Movies: Never say never again] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141218073653/http://in.rediff.com/entertai/1998/jun/23gopi.htm |date=18 December 2014 }}. In.rediff.com. Retrieved on 10 April 2013.{{cite web|url=http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=53&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|title=CINIDIARY – A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal|website=cinidiary.com|access-date=7 May 2015|archive-date=3 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703125136/http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=53&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=|url-status=live}} His other notable movies in 1997 were Janathipathyam and Guru. In Guru, he played a supporting role. Suresh Gopi's played a lead role alongside Jayaram in the comedy drama Summer in Bethlehem (1998). He played the character Dennis and received wide appreciation from the critics. It was also the third highest-grossing movie in 1998.{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/top-listing/7-blockbuster-movies-of-suresh-gopi-to-binge-watch-4-1921.html |title=Archived copy |access-date=11 June 2024 |archive-date=11 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240611154954/https://www.filmibeat.com/top-listing/7-blockbuster-movies-of-suresh-gopi-to-binge-watch-4-1921.html |url-status=live }} His other notable movies in 1998 were Thalolam and Pranayavarnangal.

Gopi's action thriller film Pathram (1999) directed by Joshiy was the highest grossing Malayalam movie in 1999.{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2014-11-18|title=Mammootty and Manju Warrier to Pair Up in Joshiy Movie?|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|access-date=2021-07-17|work=International Business Times|language=en|archive-date=9 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709183727/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/mammootty-manju-warrier-pair-joshiy-movie-614414|url-status=live}} The film, which ran over 275 days in theatres is also considered by many fans to be one of the best in his career. The same year he starred in another Joshiy action thriller Vazhunnor which was also a commercial hit. In 1999, two of his popular crime investigation thrillers Crime File and F. I. R came out. Both films were commercially successful.{{Cite news|title=HBD Suresh Gopi: M-Town celebs pour in wishes for the superstar!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/hbd-suresh-gopi-m-town-celebs-pour-in-wishes-for-the-superstar/articleshow/83867029.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|work=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717095310/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/hbd-suresh-gopi-m-town-celebs-pour-in-wishes-for-the-superstar/articleshow/83867029.cms|url-status=live}}

In 2000, Gopi starred in Mark Antony and Cover Story, an action film and a crime thriller. He played a lead role, with comic elements, in the comedy drama Thenkasipattanam (2000) alongside Lal. The film was one of the highest grossers at the box office and ran for more than 275 days in theatres.{{Cite web|date=2003-04-04|title=The Hindu : Super hero makes a clean sweep|work=The Hindu|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/10/stories/2002051000670300.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030404195241/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/05/10/stories/2002051000670300.htm|archive-date=4 April 2003}} Suresh Gopi played the lead role in Rajasenan's horror film Megasandesam (2001). His other notable movies in 2001 are the comedy drama Sundara Purushan and an investigation thriller Nariman. In 2003, he appeared in a lead role alongside Kunchacko Boban in Rajasenan's family drama Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam. In 2005, he did the lead role in Renji Panicker's Bharathchandran I.P.S., a sequel to the 1994 film Commissioner. The film was a major hit at the box office.{{Cite news|title=Picture isnt perfect in Mollywood|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/picture-isn-t-perfect-in-mollywood-106031501120_1.html|access-date=2021-07-17|newspaper=Business Standard|location=India|date=15 March 2006|language=en|last1=John|first1=Nevin|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717102749/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/picture-isn-t-perfect-in-mollywood-106031501120_1.html|url-status=live}} His performance is Makalkku (2005) was critically acclaimed.

Gopi's fanbase slowly started to diminish during the mid-2000s with many of his movies released in 2006 becoming a failure at the box office.{{Cite web|url=http://www.myworldofmovies.in/when-can-you-start-calling-a-leading-actor-superstar-in-malayalam-cinema/|title=When can you start calling a leading actor 'SUPERSTAR' in Malayalam Cinema?|last=Fahir|date=2015-05-31|website=My World of Movies|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-09|archive-date=9 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009070110/http://www.myworldofmovies.in/when-can-you-start-calling-a-leading-actor-superstar-in-malayalam-cinema/|url-status=live}} This includes films such as Lanka, Rashtram, Pathaaka, Ashwaroodan, Bada Dosth and Smart City.{{Cite web|title=Review: Leave Bada Dosth alone|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/30bada.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|website=rediff.com|archive-date=14 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210714170139/https://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/30bada.htm|url-status=live}} However, his legal thriller Chinthamani Kolacase directed by Shaji Kailas was a blockbuster at the box office in 2006.{{Cite web|date=2017-01-16|title=2006-A Flashback!|website=Sify |url=http://m.sify.com/movies/2006-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfvg4dfgiasi.html|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170116173631/http://m.sify.com/movies/2006-a-flashback-news-malayalam-kkfvg4dfgiasi.html|archive-date=16 January 2017}} Suresh Gopi played the lead role of a psychotic lawyer, who enforces the law in his style.{{Cite web|last=Rajan|first=Heera|date=2021-04-05|title=Most Underrated Psychopaths in Malayalam Cinema|url=https://pinklungi.com/most-underrated-psychopaths-in-malayalam-cinema/|access-date=2021-07-17|website=PinkLungi|language=en-US|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717104224/https://pinklungi.com/most-underrated-psychopaths-in-malayalam-cinema/|url-status=live}}

Most of his movies released after Chinthamani Kolacase were failures at the box office. It includes movies such as Detective, Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal, Black Cat, Kichamani MBA and Time all of which released in 2007. The same year he had a special appearance in the science fiction film Bharathan Effect. His only commercially successful film in 2007 was the crime investigation thriller Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri. In 2008, Suresh Gopi did a lead role in the multi-starrer blockbuster Twenty:20. In 2009, he was praised for his role as Ramesh Menon in the anthology film Kerala Cafe in the segment Lalitham Hiranmayam.

In 2010, he played the role of a father seeking revenge upon those who raped his daughter in Janakan which earned him appreciation.{{Cite web|last=Palicha|first=Paresh C.|title=Review: Janakan is promising|url=https://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/apr/09/south-malayalam-movie-review-janakan.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Rediff|language=en}} In 2011, he appeared in the multi-starrer film Christian Brothers. The same year, Gopi acted in the film Melvilasom which received wide critical acclaim upon its release.{{Cite web|date=2011-08-10|title=The Hindu : Kerala News : Soldier of misfortune|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/06/stories/2011050651030200.htm|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810230056/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/06/stories/2011050651030200.htm|archive-date=10 August 2011}} Gopi reunited with Shaji Kailas and Renji Panicker in 2012 through The King & the Commissioner. In the film, which is a crossover of Commissioner (1994) and The King (1995), Suresh Gopi reprised his role as Bharathchandran I.P.S along with Mammootty reprising his role as Joseph Alex from The King.{{Cite web|date=2012-01-10|title=Action replay – southindia – Thiruvananthapuram – ibnlive|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/action-replay/218343-60-123.html|access-date=2021-07-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110013718/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/action-replay/218343-60-123.html|archive-date=10 January 2012}} He was praised for his role as Dr. Vijay Nambiar in Apothecary (2014). He was nominated for the Best Actor award at the Filmfare Awards South for his performance in the movie.{{Cite web|last=V.P|first=Nicy|date=2015-06-04|title=62nd Filmfare Awards South 2015: Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Mammootty, Biju Menon, Suresh Gopi Nominated|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-dulquer-salmaan-nivin-pauly-mammootty-biju-menon-suresh-gopi-634657|access-date=2021-07-17|work=International Business Times|language=en|archive-date=21 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221160708/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-dulquer-salmaan-nivin-pauly-mammootty-biju-menon-suresh-gopi-634657|url-status=live}} Gopi played the villain role in the Tamil film action thriller film I (2015).{{cite web | url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Suresh-Gopi-to-play-villain/articleshow/42237418.cms | title=Suresh Gopi to play villain! |work=The Times of India | date=11 September 2014 | access-date=13 February 2016 | author=Radhika C Pillai | archive-date=10 January 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150110125410/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Suresh-Gopi-to-play-villain/articleshow/42237418.cms | url-status=live }} My God (2015) was his last film before going to a 4-year hiatus from acting.

In March 2019, he made a comeback announcement in acting by joining Vijay Antony starrer Tamil film Tamilarasan. The film was released in 2023 after getting delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic in India.{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/suresh-gopi-returns-vijay-antony-thamizharasan-5613748 | title=Suresh Gopi returns to the big screen with Vijay Antony's Thamizharasan | work=The Indian Express| date=6 March 2019 | access-date=6 March 2019 | author=Entertainment Desk | archive-date=8 March 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308080925/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/suresh-gopi-returns-vijay-antony-thamizharasan-5613748/ | url-status=live }} Gopi made his comeback in Malayalam cinema by playing a pivotal role in Varane Avashyamund in 2020, after a five year long hiatus. The movie also saw the reunion of Suresh Gopi and Shobana after a span of 15 years.{{Cite web|date=2020-02-06|title=Varane Avashyamund: Five reasons why you should not miss Suresh Gopi, Shobana, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Dulquer Salmaan-starrer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varane-avashyamund-five-reasons-why-you-should-not-miss-suresh-gopi-shobana-kalyani-priyadarshan-and-dulquer-salmaan-starrer/photostory/73984796.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|work=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=18 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231018140104/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/varane-avashyamund-five-reasons-why-you-should-not-miss-suresh-gopi-shobana-kalyani-priyadarshan-and-dulquer-salmaan-starrer/photostory/73984796.cms|url-status=live}} The movie was a major success at box office and was critically acclaimed. In June 2020, Tomichan Mulakuppadam announced to produce Suresh Gopi's 250th movie. The film titled as Ottakkomban would see Gopi playing the role of Kuruvachan.{{Cite news|title=Tomichan Mulakuppadam to back Suresh Gopi's 250th film|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tomichan-mulakuppadam-to-back-suresh-gopis-250th-film/articleshow/76438794.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|work=The Times of India|language=en|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717131759/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tomichan-mulakuppadam-to-back-suresh-gopis-250th-film/articleshow/76438794.cms|url-status=live}} On 14 February 2021, Gopi announced that he will be reuniting with director Joshiy for the film titled Paappan.{{Cite web|title=Suresh Gopi, Kaniha start shooting for 'Paappan'|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/suresh-gopi-kaniha-start-shooting-for-paappan-movie-1.5493960|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en|archive-date=6 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306084905/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/suresh-gopi-kaniha-start-shooting-for-paappan-movie-1.5493960|url-status=dead}} The film was a commercial success at the box office.{{cite news |author1=Entertainment Bureau |title=Suresh Gopi's Pappan Grosses Record Rs 30 Crore at Box Office in 10 Days |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/suresh-gopis-pappan-grosses-record-rs-30-crore-at-box-office-in-10-days-5719843.html |access-date=3 June 2024 |work=CNN-News18 |date=9 August 2022 |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603192921/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/suresh-gopis-pappan-grosses-record-rs-30-crore-at-box-office-in-10-days-5719843.html |url-status=live }} His other upcoming movie is Kaaval, an action thriller directed by Nithin Renji Panicker which would also feature Renji Panicker playing a pivotal role.{{Cite web|title='തമ്പാന്‍ പഴയ ആളല്ല'; മാസ് സുരേഷ് ഗോപിയുമായി 'കാവല്‍' ട്രെയ്‍ലര്‍ {{!}} Kaaval Official Trailer|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/trailer/kaaval-official-trailer-qwcca2|access-date=2021-07-17|website=asianetnews.com|archive-date=17 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210717034948/https://www.asianetnews.com/amp/trailer/kaaval-official-trailer-qwcca2|url-status=live}} His 2023 crime thriller film Garudan was also a commercial success at the box office.{{cite news |author1=ETimes.in |title='Garudan' box office collections day 21: Suresh Gopi's thriller collects Rs 15.65 crores |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/box-office/garudan-box-office-collections-day-21-suresh-gopis-thriller-collects-rs-15-65-crores/articleshow/105470356.cms |access-date=3 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=24 November 2023 |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603192922/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/box-office/garudan-box-office-collections-day-21-suresh-gopis-thriller-collects-rs-15-65-crores/articleshow/105470356.cms |url-status=live }}

In 2012, he hosted the game show Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran on Asianet, which was the Malayalam version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. He continued to host it five more seasons.[http://www.keralatv.in/2012/03/ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-starting-date/ Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran Starting on 9 April 2012 | Malayalam Television Channels] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430180256/http://www.keralatv.in/2012/03/ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-starting-date/ |date=30 April 2012 }}. Keralatv.in (26 March 2012). Retrieved on 10 April 2013.[http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2012/suresh-gopi-ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-reviews-095788.html Suresh Gopi's Ningalkkum Akam Kodeeswaran receives rave reviews | News – Oneindia Entertainment] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518050457/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2012/suresh-gopi-ningalkkum-akam-kodeeswaran-reviews-095788.html |date=18 May 2013 }}. Entertainment.oneindia.in (18 May 2012). Retrieved on 10 April 2013. He has also hosted Anchinodu Inchodinchu on Surya TV.{{cite news |title=Suresh Gopi's much-awaited show 'Anchinodu Inchodinchu' to premiere on THIS date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/suresh-gopis-much-awaited-show-anchinodu-inchodinchu-to-premiere-on-this-date/articleshow/85392962.cms |access-date=3 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=17 August 2021 |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603192921/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/suresh-gopis-much-awaited-show-anchinodu-inchodinchu-to-premiere-on-this-date/articleshow/85392962.cms |url-status=live }}

During his college days, Gopi was an active member of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM). Later in his life, he developed an admiration for stateswoman Indira Gandhi and the Indian National Congress (INC).{{cite web|last=Warrier|first=Shobha|title=Hero with a conscience|url=http://in.rediff.com/movies/oct/30gopi.htm|work=Rediff.com|access-date=18 March 2019|date=30 October 1997|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214836/http://in.rediff.com/movies/oct/30gopi.htm|url-status=live}} In the 2006 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, he campaigned for both Left Democratic Front (LDF) and United Democratic Front candidates. He campaigned for LDF candidate V. S. Achuthanandan in Malampuzha constituency and UDF candidate M. P. Gangadharan in Ponnani constituency.{{cite news|last1=Sen|first1=Swagata|last2=Sajeevan|first2=S. S.|last3=Radhakrishnan|first3=M. G.|title=Film actor Suresh Gopi campaigns for both UDF, LDF in Kerala|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20060515-film-actor-suresh-gopi-campaigns-for-both-udf-ldf-in-kerala-783176-2006-05-15|access-date=18 March 2019|work=India Today|date=15 May 2006|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214839/https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/nation/story/20060515-film-actor-suresh-gopi-campaigns-for-both-udf-ldf-in-kerala-783176-2006-05-15|url-status=live}}

On 29 April 2016, Gopi was sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Rajya Sabha, nominated by the President of India in the category of eminent citizens as per the provisions of Article 80 of the Constitution of India.{{cite web | url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopi-sworn-rajya-sabha-mp-becomes-first-rs-nominated-actor-kerala-video-676707 | title=Suresh Gopi sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP; becomes first RS nominated actor from Kerala | work=International Business Times | date=30 April 2016 | access-date=2 June 2016 | archive-date=25 June 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625141021/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/suresh-gopi-sworn-rajya-sabha-mp-becomes-first-rs-nominated-actor-kerala-video-676707 | url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Correspondent |first=D. C. |date=2016-04-30 |title=Actor Gopi takes oath as Rajya Sabha member |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/300416/actor-gopi-takes-oath-as-rajya-sabha-member.html |access-date=2024-06-08 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}} He opted Thiruvananthapuram district as the nodal district of operation under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme.{{cite news|last=Binu|first=V. V.|title=Mohanlal teams up with Suresh Gopi; 'Kireedam' village to get a facelift|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/mohanlal-suresh-gopi-model-village-scheme-kireedam.html|access-date=16 March 2019|work=Malayala Manorama|date=8 November 2016|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404171632/https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/mohanlal-suresh-gopi-model-village-scheme-kireedam.html|url-status=live}} In May 2016, he was enlisted as a member in the standing committee of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology and in the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation.{{cite news|title=Actor Suresh Gopi presents his first report in RS|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Actor-Suresh-Gopi-presents-his-first-report-in-RS/article14564003.ece|access-date=16 March 2019|work=The Hindu|agency=Press Trust of India|date=11 August 2016|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214841/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/Actor-Suresh-Gopi-presents-his-first-report-in-RS/article14564003.ece|url-status=live}} From 2019 to 2022, he was also a member of the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Coconut Development Board.{{cite web|author=National Informatics Centre|title=Shri Suresh Gopi - Member's Bio-Profile|url=https://sansad.in/rs/members/biography/2323|publisher=Sansad|access-date=3 June 2024|archive-date=3 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603180946/https://sansad.in/rs/members/biography/2323|url-status=live}}

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In October 2016, Gopi officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).{{cite news|last=Chatterjee|first=Arunava|title=Malayalam Superstar Suresh Gopi Makes It Official, Joins BJP|url=http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/in-kerala-bjp-scores-superstar-suresh-gopi-the-honest-cop-of-films-1476308|access-date=26 December 2016|publisher=NDTV|archive-date=26 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161226215224/http://m.ndtv.com/india-news/in-kerala-bjp-scores-superstar-suresh-gopi-the-honest-cop-of-films-1476308|url-status=live}} In 2019, he contested in the 2019 Indian general election in Kerala as a candidate of the BJP from Thrissur constituency.{{cite news|title=BJP fields Malayalam star Suresh Gopi from Thrissur|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bjp-fields-malayalam-star-suresh-gopi-from-thrissur-119040300597_1.html|access-date=4 April 2019|work=Business Standard|location=India|date=3 April 2019|archive-date=3 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403114549/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/bjp-fields-malayalam-star-suresh-gopi-from-thrissur-119040300597_1.html|url-status=live}} He lost in the election to the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate T.N. Prathapan and secured third position behind the Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate Rajaji Mathew Thomas (who came second). He managed to receive 293,822 votes, which was more than double the votes received by the candidate of BJP in the previous election.{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240519/suresh-gopi-flick-fails-to-click.html|title=Suresh Gopi flick fails to click|date=2019-05-24|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|access-date=2019-05-24|archive-date=24 May 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524085610/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/240519/suresh-gopi-flick-fails-to-click.html|url-status=live}}

In 2021, he filed nomination to contest in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election to be a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He said that he was asked by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, to contest in the legislative assembly election.{{cite news |author1=Time News Network |title=Kerala Election 2021: Suresh Gopi files nomination, says PM Modi told him to contest |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-election-2021-suresh-gopi-files-nomination-says-pm-modi-told-him-to-contest/articleshow/81581930.cms |access-date=3 June 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=19 March 2021 |archive-date=3 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603192922/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-election-2021-suresh-gopi-files-nomination-says-pm-modi-told-him-to-contest/articleshow/81581930.cms |url-status=live }} He contested from the Thrissur Assembly constituency as a candidate of BJP. However, he lost to P. Balachandran of CPI, coming third after INC candidate Padmaja Venugopal, securing a total of 40,457 votes.{{cite web |title=GENERAL ELECTION TO VIDHAN SABHA TRENDS & RESULT MAY-2021 |url=https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS1167.htm?ac=67 |publisher=Election Commission of India |access-date=3 June 2024 |date=2 May 2021 |archive-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117135133/https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS1167.htm?ac=67 |url-status=live }}

In March 2024, he was announced as the BJP candidate from the Thrissur constituency for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He won the seat with a majority of over 74,000 votes, becoming the first BJP Lok Sabha MP from Kerala.{{Cite web |date=2024-03-02 |title=BJP to contest in 12 LS seats in Kerala: Suresh Gopi in Thrissur, Rajeev Chandrasekhar in TVM |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/bjp-to-contest-in-12-seats-in-lok-sabha-elections-1.9372346 |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304145550/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/bjp-to-contest-in-12-seats-in-lok-sabha-elections-1.9372346 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Lok Sabha election results: BJP makes Lok Sabha debut in Kerala as Suresh Gopi wins in Thrissur |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/bjp-makes-lok-sabha-debut-in-kerala-as-suresh-gopi-wins-in-thrissur-lok-sabha-elections/3514085/ |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=4 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604154646/https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/bjp-makes-lok-sabha-debut-in-kerala-as-suresh-gopi-wins-in-thrissur-lok-sabha-elections/3514085/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Thrissur LS Election Result 2024: Thumping victory for Suresh Gopi |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/06/04/lok-sabha-elections-kerala-thrissur-suresh-gopi-muraleedharan-sunil-kumar.html |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=www.onmanorama.com |archive-date=4 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604160149/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/06/04/lok-sabha-elections-kerala-thrissur-suresh-gopi-muraleedharan-sunil-kumar.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Suresh Gopi: All You Need to Know About Malayalam Actor Behind BJP's Entry Into Kerala |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/suresh-gopi-all-you-need-to-know-about-malayalam-actor-behind-bjps-entry-into-kerala-8921303.html |access-date=2024-06-04 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=4 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604163513/https://www.news18.com/elections/suresh-gopi-all-you-need-to-know-about-malayalam-actor-behind-bjps-entry-into-kerala-8921303.html |url-status=live }} Of the seven assembly constituencies that make up the Thrissur Lok Sabha segment, Gopi was ahead in six, except Guruvayoor: Manalur by 8,013 votes, Ollur by 10,363 votes, Thrissur by 14,117 votes, Nattika by 13,945 votes, Irinjalakuda by 13,016 votes and Puthukad by 12,692 votes.{{Cite web |title=Congress' Thrissur dilemma: Where did 10% votes go? |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/06/05/lok-sabha-elections-thrissur-bjp-congress-ldf-vote-share.html |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=www.onmanorama.com |archive-date=10 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610163644/https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2024/06/05/lok-sabha-elections-thrissur-bjp-congress-ldf-vote-share.html |url-status=live }} He was appointed as the Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, as well as the Minister of State for Tourism, in the third Modi ministry in June 2024.{{Cite web |title=Shri Suresh Gopi assumes charge as Minister of State for Tourism |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=2024051 |access-date=2024-06-14 |website=pib.gov.in}}{{Cite web |date=2024-06-10 |title=After 'didn't want' Cabinet berth comment, BJP MP Suresh Gopi issues clarification on 'incorrect news' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/thiruvananthapuram/i-didnt-want-cabinet-berth-first-time-union-minister-of-state-suresh-gopi-9382704/ |access-date=2024-06-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612122858/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/thiruvananthapuram/i-didnt-want-cabinet-berth-first-time-union-minister-of-state-suresh-gopi-9382704/ |url-status=live }}

On 8 February 1990, Gopi married Radhika Nair, the granddaughter of actress Aranmula Ponnamma. They have five children—Lakshmi Suresh, Gokul Suresh, Bhagya Suresh, Bhavni Suresh, and Madhav Suresh. Lakshmi died in a car accident while she was one-and-a-half years old.{{cite news|title=Mollywood celebs and their less famous spouses|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/mollywood-celebs-and-their-less-famous-spouses/mollywood-celebs-and-their-less-famous-spouses/photostory/48670217.cms|access-date=16 March 2019|work=The Times of India|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214843/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/photo-features/mollywood-celebs-and-their-less-famous-spouses/photostory/48670217.cms|url-status=live}} Gokul Suresh is an actor in Malayalam cinema.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know-/Mudhugauv-fame-Gokul-is-Suresh-Gopis-son/articleshow/52266845.cms|title=Mudhugauv fame Gokul is Suresh Gopi's son|work=The Times of India|access-date=2016-05-16|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011214846/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/did-you-know|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pranav-mohanlal-meets-up-suresh-gopis-son-gokul/articleshow/61362226.cms|title=Pranav Mohanlal meets up Suresh Gopi's son Gokul|work=The Times of India|access-date=2019-02-26|archive-date=8 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008195406/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pranav-mohanlal-meets-up-suresh-gopis-son-gokul/articleshow/61362226.cms|url-status=live}} Gopi resides with family in Sasthamangalam, Thiruvananthapuram.{{cite news|title=Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi's mother dies|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/malayalam-actor-suresh-gopi-mother-dies-106455-2012-06-21|access-date=16 March 2019|work=India Today|author=India Today Online|date=21 June 2012|archive-date=4 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404172035/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/malayalam-actor-suresh-gopi-mother-dies-106455-2012-06-21|url-status=live}}

;National Film Awards:

• 1998: Best Actor – Kaliyattam{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf|title=45th National Film Awards (PDF)|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-date=29 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193927/http://dff.nic.in/2011/45th_NFA.pdf|url-status=live}}

;Kerala State Film Awards:

• 1998: Best Actor – Kaliyattam[http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm "Kerala State Film Awards"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234157/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards3.htm |date=3 March 2016 }}. Public Relations Department, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 4 July 2015.

;Kerala Film Critics Association Awards:

• 1993: Best Actor – Ekalavyan, Manichitrathazhu, Ponnuchami{{Cite web |date=2020-10-17 |title=Film Critics Awards complete list from 1977 till 2012 |url=https://www.keralafilmcritics.com/2020/10/film-critics-awards-complete-list-from.html |access-date=2024-07-19 |website=Kerala Film Critics Association Awards}}
• 1995: Best Actor – Saadaram, Sindoora Rekha, Sakshyam
• 1997: Best Actor – Kaliyattam
• 2021: Ruby Jubilee Award{{Cite news |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/oct/19/kerala-film-critics-awards-announced-dulquer-salmaan-durga-krishna-win-big-35801.html |title=Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, Dulquer Salmaan, Durga Krishna win big |newspaper=Cinema Express |date=19 October 2022 |access-date=25 January 2023}}

;Filmfare Awards South:

• 2014: Nominated – Best Actor – Apothecary[http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-3.html#descArticle "Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170629194335/http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-3.html#descArticle |date=29 June 2017 }}. Filmfare. 3 June 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2015.{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-dulquer-salmaan-nivin-pauly-mammootty-biju-menon-suresh-gopi-634657|title=62nd Filmfare Awards South 2015: Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, Mammootty, Biju Menon, Suresh Gopi Nominated|first=Nicy|last=V.P|date=4 June 2015|website=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=2 January 2019|archive-date=21 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191221160708/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/62nd-filmfare-awards-south-2015-dulquer-salmaan-nivin-pauly-mammootty-biju-menon-suresh-gopi-634657|url-status=live}}
• 2016: Nominated - Best Actor in a Negative Role- I {{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/siima-2016-nominations-out-here-list-43912 |title=SIIMA 2016 nominations out – here is the list |work=The News Minute |date=27 May 2016 |access-date=10 June 2022 |archive-date=10 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610100939/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/siima-2016-nominations-out-here-list-43912 |url-status=live }}

;Other Awards:

• 2009: Bharat Gopy Award{{Cite web |date=2009-01-30 |title=Sureshgopi receives Bharat Gopi Award |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2009/sureshgopi-bharat-gopi-award-300109.html |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=FilmiBeat}}{{Cite web |date=2009-01-31 |title=Suresh Gopi honoured with Bharath Gopi Award |url=https://hamaraphotos.com/regional/suresh-gopi-honoured-with-bharath-gopi-award.html |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=HamaraPhotos}}
• 2015: Sathyan National Film Award{{Cite web |date=2015-10-25 |title=Sathyan Award for Suresh Gopi |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2015/Oct/25/sathyan-award-for-suresh-gopi-833857.html |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=The New Indian Express}}
• 2024: Sree Chakra Award by Venpalavattom Temple Trust{{Cite web |date=2024-02-19 |title=Actor Suresh Gopi won Venpalavattom Sree Chakra award |url=https://www.asianetnews.com/entertainment-news/actor-suresh-gopi-won-venpalavattom-sree-chakra-award-governor-arif-mohammed-khan-nrn-s93f3s |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Asianet News}}

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