# Govind Padmasoorya
**Govind Padmasoorya** (ഗോവിന്ദ് പത്മസൂര്യ; born 1987), known popularly as **GP**, is an Indian actor and television host who works across Malayalam, Telugu and [Tamil cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/tamil-cinema). He made his debut as the lead actor in the 2008 Malayalam film *Atayalangal* (The Imprints), directed by M. G. Sasi, and became widely known in Kerala as the host of the dance reality show *D 4 Dance* on [Mazhavil Manorama](https://www.edgepedia.org/mazhavil-manorama).[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) • [2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Dance-is-my-fear-factor-but-I-dared-to-do-that-too-Govind-Padmasoorya/articleshow/43081420.cms) His Telugu breakthrough came with *Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo* (2020) alongside [Allu Arjun](https://www.edgepedia.org/allu-arjun).[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987, Pattambi, Kerala, India[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/) |
| Film debut | Lead role in *Atayalangal* (2008), directed by M. G. Sasi; the film won five Kerala State Film Awards including Best Film[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) • [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G_Fp6TLmY) |
| Television breakthrough | Host of *D 4 Dance* on Mazhavil Manorama (2014)[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Dance-is-my-fear-factor-but-I-dared-to-do-that-too-Govind-Padmasoorya/articleshow/43081420.cms) |
| Languages | Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) |
| Telugu breakthrough | *Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo* (2020), directed by Trivikram Srinivas, alongside Allu Arjun[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) |
| Hosting honors | Kerala State Award winner for television hosting for *Adi Mone Buzzer* on Asianet[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) • [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G_Fp6TLmY) |
| Education | BA at St Aloysius College, Mangalore; MBA in Media & Entertainment from Manipal University–Whistling Woods International[5](https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2014/Dec/08/college-was-as-fun-as-in-films-691454.html) • [1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) |
## Early life and education
Govind Padmasoorya was born in 1987 in Pattambi, in [Palakkad district](https://www.edgepedia.org/palakkad-district), Kerala, as the son of Govind Menon, a bank manager with CSB, and Malathy, an SDE at BSNL; he has a younger brother, Govind Amrithsoorya.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/) • [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G_Fp6TLmY) He pursued his undergraduate degree at St Aloysius College, Mangalore, taking a BA in [English literature](https://www.edgepedia.org/english-literature), [Economics](https://www.edgepedia.org/economics) and Sociology.[5](https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2014/Dec/08/college-was-as-fun-as-in-films-691454.html)
**First steps in filmmaking.** In the final year of his course he and four friends scripted, directed, acted in, filmed and edited a short film, *For Whom It Rings?*, about the influence of the mobile phone on a person's life. It won the best film award at a short film festival hosted by their college, competing against entries by professionals, and the group went on to make further films and documentaries.[5](https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2014/Dec/08/college-was-as-fun-as-in-films-691454.html) After college he completed an MBA in Media and Advertisement with a specialization in films, offered by Manipal University in association with the Whistling Woods International campus in Mumbai.[5](https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2014/Dec/08/college-was-as-fun-as-in-films-691454.html)
## Acting career
**Debut and Malayalam films.** Padmasoorya made his debut as the lead in *Atayalangal* (2008), directed by M. G. Sasi and based on the life and literature of the Malayalam writer Nandanar; the film won five [Kerala State Film Awards](https://www.edgepedia.org/kerala-state-film-awards) including Best Film.[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) • [4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G_Fp6TLmY) He followed it with supporting and lead roles in [Malayalam cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/malayalam-cinema): as Vinu, brother of [Suresh Gopi](https://www.edgepedia.org/suresh-gopi)'s title character who transforms into a ruthless terrorist in B. Unnikrishnan's *IG* (2009), as the cricketer Sreekanth in Aashiq Abu's *Daddy Cool* (2009), and later in *Bhoomi Malayalam*, *College Days*, *72 Model*, *Varsham*, *Lavender*, and *32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam* (2015), in which he played Freddy Abraham alongside Lal and Miya George.[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G_Fp6TLmY) • [6](https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movieslist.php?a=5273) • [3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/) After his debut he took a break to complete his MBA, and said that when he returned he had to reestablish his credentials from the beginning.[7](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/entertainment-news/2015/Dec/21/being-govind-padmasoorya-858587.html)
**Tamil and Telugu cinema.** His Tamil debut came with *Kee* (2019), opposite Jiiva, in which he played the antagonist Shivam, also called Roncracker.[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) • [3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/) In 2020 he appeared as Paidithalli in [Trivikram Srinivas](https://www.edgepedia.org/trivikram-srinivas)'s *Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo* with Allu Arjun, a film his official site describes as one of the biggest commercial successes in [Telugu cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/telugu-cinema) and his Telugu breakthrough.[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) • [3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/) In a 2022 interview he contrasted that urban, sophisticated role with his part in *Bangarraju* (2022), a god-fearing native Telugu young man, and said he took a negative role in that period's work because it offered something different from his usual positive parts; he added that he did not want to be trapped in a certain image.[8](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/telugu/interviews/2022/Jan/21/govind-padmasooryai-dont-want-to-be-trapped-in-a-certain-image-29170.html) His later Telugu work includes the anthology series *[Meet Cute](https://www.edgepedia.org/meet-cute-2022-tv-series)* (2022) and *Like, Share & Subscribe* (2022), and his Malayalam work of the 2020s includes *Shefeekkinte Santhosham* (2022), *Neeraja* (2023), and *Manorajyam* (2024).[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) • [3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/) In *Neeraja*, directed by Rajesh K. Raman, he played a part he described as not a full-length character but one the whole story turns on.[9](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/May/16/interview--i-was-impressed-with-the-theme-actor-govind-padmasoorya-on-neeraja-2575652.html)
## Television hosting
Television made him a household name in Kerala. After an appearance on [Rimi Tomy](https://www.edgepedia.org/rimi-tomy)'s show *Onnum Onnum Moonnu*, the *D 4 Dance* team approached him; he had declined earlier anchoring offers twice and had never watched a reality show, but agreed after the producer, Yamuna, persuaded him to watch unedited episodes.[2](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Dance-is-my-fear-factor-but-I-dared-to-do-that-too-Govind-Padmasoorya/articleshow/43081420.cms) • [7](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/entertainment-news/2015/Dec/21/being-govind-padmasoorya-858587.html) He said that of the first 100 episodes of *D 4 Dance* hardly 20 were scripted, and that the show gave him more popularity and acceptance than any film had.[7](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/entertainment-news/2015/Dec/21/being-govind-padmasoorya-858587.html) After two seasons of *D 4 Dance* he moved to Asianet's family game show *Fastest Family First*, a more formal format he described as demanding restraint.[7](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/entertainment-news/2015/Dec/21/being-govind-padmasoorya-858587.html) He won the Kerala State television award for hosting *Adi Mone Buzzer* on Asianet, and his official site describes him as a two-time Kerala State Award-winning television host.[4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G_Fp6TLmY) • [1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) He has also served as a judge on the Malayalam show *Mr & Mrs*, saying his biggest struggle in the role was holding back from being "Anchor GP".[10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/the-biggest-struggle-in-being-a-judge-is-to-hold-back-from-being-anchor-gp-says-mr-mrs-judge-govind-padmasoorya/articleshow/80565428.cms)
## Public profile and other work
His official site reports more than 3 million followers across Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and brand collaborations in fashion, lifestyle, technology, automobiles and consumer products.[1](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/) Corporate records list him as a Whole-Time Director of Lakshmisiva Media & Entertainments Private Limited, appointed 15 February 2012, and as a director of Mind Magic Studios Private Limited from 13 June 2023.[11](https://www.thecompanycheck.com/people-profile/govind-padmasoorya/05131398) IMDb credits him with 25 acting credits, and also lists a music department credit as a playback singer on *32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam* (2015) and producer credits.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/) In interviews he has described his on-screen persona as continuous with his off-screen self, saying that on television he appears as his real, original self rather than playing a scripted character.[7](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/entertainment-news/2015/Dec/21/being-govind-padmasoorya-858587.html)
## References
1. [Govind Padmasoorya, Official website](https://govindpadmasoorya.com/)
2. [Dance is my fear factor but I dared to do that too: Govind Padmasoorya, The Times of India (2014)](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Dance-is-my-fear-factor-but-I-dared-to-do-that-too-Govind-Padmasoorya/articleshow/43081420.cms)
3. [Govind Padmasoorya, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3286607/)
4. [A Day with actor Govind Padmasoorya, Kaumudy TV (YouTube, 2018)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G_Fp6TLmY)
5. [College Was as Fun as in Films, The New Indian Express Edex (2014)](https://www.newindianexpress.com/education/edex/2014/Dec/08/college-was-as-fun-as-in-films-691454.html)
6. [List of Malayalam Movies acted by Govind Padmasoorya, malayalachalachithram.com](https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/movieslist.php?a=5273)
7. [Being Govind Padmasoorya, The New Indian Express (2015)](https://www.newindianexpress.com/amp/story/entertainment/entertainment-news/2015/Dec/21/being-govind-padmasoorya-858587.html)
8. [Govind Padmasoorya: I don't want to be trapped in a certain image, Cinema Express (2022)](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/telugu/interviews/2022/Jan/21/govind-padmasooryai-dont-want-to-be-trapped-in-a-certain-image-29170.html)
9. [I was impressed with the theme: Actor Govind Padmasoorya on 'Neeraja', The New Indian Express (2023)](https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2023/May/16/interview--i-was-impressed-with-the-theme-actor-govind-padmasoorya-on-neeraja-2575652.html)
10. [The biggest struggle in being a judge is to hold back from being Anchor GP, The Times of India (2021)](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/malayalam/the-biggest-struggle-in-being-a-judge-is-to-hold-back-from-being-anchor-gp-says-mr-mrs-judge-govind-padmasoorya/articleshow/80565428.cms)
11. [Govind Padmasoorya, Director Profile & Companies, The Company Check](https://www.thecompanycheck.com/people-profile/govind-padmasoorya/05131398)
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