Gopala Gopala(1996)
Gopala Gopala is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Pandiarajan. The film stars Pandiarajan and Khushbu in lead roles, with Manivannan, Janagaraj, and Chithra in supporting parts. The story follows Gopalakrishnan, a cook from Coimbatore who moves to a Chennai apartment and becomes popular with the women, causing jealousy among their husbands. After marrying Usha, his past marriage is revealed, leading to a series of misunderstandings. The film is notable for its full-length comedy and strong screenplay, which keeps the audience engaged throughout. It ran for 100 days in theaters and was remade in Telugu and Malayalam. The soundtrack was composed by Deva with lyrics by Vairamuthu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 November 1996
- Director
- Pandiarajan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
A friendly cook named Gopalakrishnan moves to a Chennai apartment and wins the hearts of all the women with his cooking. Their jealous husbands are relieved when he marries Usha. But when Usha learns he was married before, she leaves him. Now Gopalakrishnan must clear the misunderstanding and win back her trust.
“Love, food, and a secret past.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gopala Gopala
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Kushboo & Deva (24 films together), Deva & Charle (19 films together), Manivannan & Kovai Sarala (15 films together), Manivannan & Charle (15 films together), and Manivannan & Janagaraj (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Gopala Gopala Gopala' but was shortened for release.
- It was one of the few films where director Pandiarajan also played the lead role, Gopal.
- The movie includes documentary-style segments, a rare mix for a Tamil comedy-drama of that era.
- Actress Khushbu, who plays Usha, was one of the most popular heroines in Tamil cinema at the time.
- The story revolves around a 'friendly neighbour' theme, which was a common social satire in 1990s Tamil films.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, known for his catchy folk and melody-based songs.