# Badava Gopi

Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian and actor.

## Career

Badava Gopi is an Indian stand-up comedian, actor, singer, hailing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was introduced into films in 2005 in the movie Poi, shot in Sri Lanka by the veteran director Thiru K. Balachander (who is the guru to Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and many others in the film industry), he has performed his comedy shows globally and the show performed exclusively for Dr. Apj Abdul Kalam has earned him many accolades. He was a radio jockey and host, with Hello FM and Radio city. Gopi has worked as an actor, often portraying supporting comedic characters. He has often been cast in films directed by Venkat Prabhu, while he has also portrayed major roles in Samuthirakani's Poraali & Nimirndhu Nil. Gopi portrayed a television journalist in Thodari (2016), and to prepare for his role, he observed several television hosts and incorporated their body language into his performance.
Gopi has also worked as a cricket commentator, initially working on Celebrity Cricket League matches, before working for professional players in the Tamil Nadu Premier League. Gopi acted as a cricket commentator in the film Chennai 28, again he acted in its sequel.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Poi | Banerjee | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Commentator | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Himself | |
| 2009 | Vaalmiki | Mental patient | |
| 2011 | Payanam | Gopinath | |
| 2012 | Poraali | Groundfloor Tenant | |
| 2012 | 3 | Tuition Master | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Kamal | |
| 2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Rajendran | |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Gopi | |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Teacher | |
| 2014 | Aaha Kalyanam | Hyder | |
| 2014 | Pulivaal | iPhone service person | |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Design Seenu | |
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sigamani's friend | |
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | RTO Officer | Telugu film |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Registrar | |
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Karna's boss | |
| 2016 | Thodari | Journalist | |
| 2016 | Kodi | Reporter | |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Commentator | |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Tv Show Anchor | |
| 2017 | Thondan | Reporter | |
| 2018 | Koothan | Asian Dance Competition Host | |
| 2019 | K.D. | Gurukal | |
| 2019 | Panam Kaaikkum Maram | | |
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Gopi | |
| 2021 | Friendship | Professor | |
| 2021 | Maanaadu | politician | |
| 2021 | Operation JuJuPi | Gopi | |
| 2022 | Nitham Oru Vaanam | Arjun’s Boss | |
| 2023 | Iraivan | Journalist and TV Anchor | |
| 2024 | Dear | Advocate Adaikalasamy | |
| 2024 | Vasco Da Gama | Rajangam | |
| 2024 | Emakku Thozhil Romance | Umashankar's uncle | |
| 2024 | Miss You | Association secretary | Uncredited |

### As singer

| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
| 2016 | Music Album | Summer in Chennai | shot in USA |
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | "Aaviparakkum Teakadai" | |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1999 | Galata Sirippu | Pichai | Galatta Kudumbam, season 2, by AVM |
| 2001 | Jaya TV , Pitchathibathi | Spoof of Kone Banega Crorepathi | satire |
| 2004 | Raj TV , Poi Alla Pottu Kudu | Spoof of Kadhai Alla Nijam | satire |
| 2006 | Vijay TV , Eq | judge | College Cultural Competition |
| 2007 | Vijay TV , King Queen Jack | First Standup Comedy Show Tamil | Comedy & Mimicry |
| 2008 | Vijay TV , Vijay Jodi No 1 | Couple Reality Show | Real Couple Contestant |
| 2013 | Vijay TV 60 Nodi Are You Ready ? | Game Show | Contestant |
| 2019 | Adhu Enga Raja Kaalam | Computer Science Teacher | |
| 2021 | Vijay TV Mr And Mrs Chinnathirai | Contestant | season 3 |
| 2021 | Jungle Resort | Manager | |
| 2022 | Illthakka Saiya | Hero’s Daddy | |
| 2022 | Meme Boys | Professor Kadir | SonyLIV |
| 2023 | Accidental Farmer and Co | Postman | SonyLIV |