Mime Gopi
Born: 1975-06-29
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Mime Gopi, born Gopinath in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a versatile Indian actor and mime artist renowned for his expressive performances in Tamil cinema and theatre. Beginning his career as a mime and theatre performer, he gained recognition for his natural acting style and impactful supporting roles. Mime Gopi rose to prominence with films like Madras, Kabali, Maari, Theri, and Vikram. He is also the founder of G Mime Studio, a training center for mime and theatrical arts, and is considered one of the few successful mime artists to make a mark in Tamil cinema.
Mime Gopi, born Gopinath in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a versatile Indian actor and mime artist renowned for his expressive performances in Tamil cinema and theatre. Beginning his career as a mime and theatre performer, he gained recognition for his natural acting style and impactful supporting roles. Mime Gopi rose to prominence with films like Madras, Kabali, Maari, Theri, and Vikram. He is also the founder of G Mime Studio, a training center for mime and theatrical arts, and is considered one of the few successful mime artists to make a mark in Tamil cinema.
Mime Gopi, born Gopinath on June 29, 1975, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a celebrated Indian actor and mime artist primarily known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He began his artistic journey with theatre and mime, honing his skills in expressive performance and stagecraft. His unique talent caught the attention of filmmakers, leading him to transition from stage to screen. Mime Gopi made his cinematic debut with Madras (2014), where his compelling performance earned critical acclaim. Over the years, he became known for portraying intense supporting and villainous roles in films such as Maari (2015), Kabali (2016), Theri (2016), Sarkar (2018), Vikram (2022), and Jailer (2023). Apart from acting, he is the founder of G Mime Studio, a Chennai-based institution dedicated to training aspiring performers in mime and theatre arts. Known for his versatility and strong screen presence, Mime Gopi is considered one of the few artists to successfully bring the art of mime into mainstream Tamil cinema. His dedication to the craft, both on stage and on screen, has made him a respected figure in the industry, inspiring a new generation of actors and performers. Today, Mime Gopi continues to balance his roles in cinema and theatre, contributing to both fields while earning recognition for his distinctive performances and unwavering commitment to the performing arts.
Mime Gopi, born Gopinath on June 29, 1975, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a
celebrated Indian actor and mime artist primarily known for his work in the Tamil film industry. He began his artistic journey with theatre and mime, honing his skills in expressive performance and stagecraft. His unique talent caught the attention of filmmakers, leading him to transition from stage to screen. Mime Gopi made his cinematic debut with Madras (2014), where his compelling performance earned critical acclaim. Over the years, he became known for portraying intense supporting and villainous roles in films such as Maari (2015), Kabali (2016), Theri (2016), Sarkar (2018), Vikram (2022), and Jailer (2023).
Apart from acting, he is the founder of G Mime Studio, a Chennai-based institution dedicated to training aspiring performers in mime and theatre arts. Known for his versatility and strong screen presence, Mime Gopi is considered one of the few artists to successfully bring the art of mime into mainstream Tamil cinema. His dedication to the craft, both on stage and on screen, has made him a respected figure in the industry, inspiring a new generation of actors and performers.
Today, Mime Gopi continues to balance his roles in cinema and theatre, contributing to both fields while earning recognition for his distinctive performances and unwavering commitment to the performing arts.
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Mime Gopi - Filmography
Total Movies: 2
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Personal details
- Alternative names Gopinath, Mime Gopi
- Height 5′ 9″
- Born June 29, 1975 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Actor
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Mime Gopi is a Tamil actor and mime artist known for his expressive performances in films and theatre.
His real name is Gopinath
Some of his notable films include Madras, Kabali, Maari, Theri, Vikram, and Jailer.
G Mime Studio is a Chennai-based training center founded by Mime Gopi to teach mime and theatre arts to aspiring performers.
Yes, he began his career as a theatre and mime artist and continues to perform and mentor in theatre alongside films.
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Trivia
Mime Gopi began his career as a theatre and mime artist before entering Tamil cinema.
He is one of the few mime artists to successfully transition into mainstream films.
He founded G Mime Studio in Chennai to train aspiring performers in mime and theatre arts.
Known for impactful supporting and villain roles in films like Madras, Kabali, and Vikram.
Gained recognition for his expressive performances that combine stage techniques with cinematic acting.
Quotes
“Mime is the purest form of expression — words are never needed to touch hearts.”
“Cinema gave me a platform, but theatre taught me the art of true performance.”
Trademarks
Intense facial expressions and body language.
Strong supporting and villain roles in Tamil cinema.
Theatre and mime-based performance techniques.
Nicknames
Mime Gopi
Salaries
Estimated ₹5–15 Lakhs per movie
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