# G. Venugopal

Gopinathan Nair Venugopal (born 10 December 1960), popularly known as G. Venugopal, is an Indian playback singer known for his works in Malayalam films. He started his singing career in the film Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984). Since then he has sung in more than 400 films; and has over 500 private albums to his credit.

## Early and personal life

Venugopal was born in Thattathumala, near Kilimanoor. Venugopal is the eldest of the two children of Gopinathan Nair, who hails from Thattathumala and Sarojini, who was the head of the department of music, Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. K. Sharadamani and K. Radhamani, who were popularly known as Parur sisters, are the maternal aunts of Venugopal. Singers Sujatha Mohan and Radhika Thilak are his cousins and Shweta Mohan is his niece.
Venugopal married Reshmi on 8 April 1990 and they have two children, Arvind and Anupallavi. Arvind is also a playback singer.

## Popular works

| Year | Song Title | Film | Music Director | Lyricist |
| 1985 | Poomaname | Nirakkoottu | Shyam | Poovachal Khader |
| 1986 | Raree rareeram raroo | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Mohan Sithara | ONV |
| 1986 | Ponnum thinkal pottum Mane | Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare | Mohan Sithara | ONV |
| 1987 | Onnaam raagam paadi | Thoovanathumbikal | Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath | Sreekumaran Thampi |
| 1988 | Chandanamanivathil | Marikunilla Njaan | Raveendran | Ezhacheri Ramachandran |
| 1988 | Kaanaanazhakulla maanikyakuyile | Oozham | M. K. Arjunan | ONV |
| 1988 | Manasse shaanthamaaku | Aalilakkuruvikal | Mohan Sithara | Bichu Thirumala |
| 1988 | Unarumee gaanam | Moonam Pakkam | Ilayaraja | Sreekumaran Thampi |
| 1989 | Pallitherundo | Mazhavilkkaavadi | Johnson | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri |
| 1990 | Swargangal Swapnam Kaanum | Maalooty | Johnson | Pazhavila Ramesan |
| 1990 | Thaane Poovitta Moham | Sasneham | Johnson | |
| 1990 | Thooval vinnin maaril chaarthi | Thalayanamanthram | Johnson | |
| 1991 | Etho varmukilin | Pookalam Varavayi | Ouseppachan | |
| 1991 | Maayaamanchalil | Ottayaal Pattalam | Sharreth | |
| 1991 | Thumbapu kodiyuduthu | Sandesham | Johnson | |
| 1993 | Karuka vavayal kuruvi | Dhruvam | S. P. Venkatesh | |
| 1994 | Geeton Mein | Tu Hi Mera Dil | A R Rahman | |
| 1997 | Gurucharanam sharanam | Guru | Ilayaraja | |
| 2003 | Thamara Noolinal | Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | Ouseppachan | |
| 2006 | Kai nirayai venna taraam | Baba Kalyani | Alex Paul | |
| 2006 | Kando Kando | Mahasamudram | Jayachandran | Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri |

## Television shows
### As Judge

| Year | Title | Channel |
| 2008 | Idea star singer 2008 | Asianet |
| 2008-2009 | Munch Star singer Junior | Asianet |
| 2010-2012 | Munch Star singer Junior season 2 | Asianet |
| 2015 | Raree rareeram raro season2 | Asianet Plus |
| 2015 | Pathinalam ravu season 2 | Media One |
| 2020–2022 | Star Singer Season 8 | Asianet |
| 2023- | Musical Wife Grand Finale | Flowers TV |

### TV series

* 2023: Shyamambaram (Zee Keralam)

## Awards
### Kerala State Film Awards

* 1988 - Best Male Playback Singer - Unarumee Gaanam (Moonnam Pakkam)
* 1990 - Best Male Playback Singer - Thaane Poovitta Moham (Sasneham)
* 2004 - Best Male Playback Singer - Aadadi Aadaadadi (Ullam)

### Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

* 1987 - Best Male Playback Singer - Onnam Ragam Paadi (Thoovanathumbikal)
* 1989 - Best Male Playback Singer - Mainaka Ponmudiyil (Mazhavilkavadi)

### Asianet Film Awards

* 2006 - Best Playback Singer (Male) - Kainiraye (Baba Kalyani)
* 2022 - Janmashtami Award by Balagokulam for Contributions in Art and Culture of Kairali. The youngest to get this award.