# Surjith Gopinath
**Surjith Gopinath** (Malayalam: സുർജിത്ത് ഗോപിനാഥ്) is an Indian actor working in [Malayalam cinema](https://www.edgepedia.org/malayalam-cinema), known for his roles in *Minnal Murali* (2021), *[Charlie](https://www.edgepedia.org/charlie-2015-malayalam-film)* (2015), and *Iyobinte Pusthakam* (2014), and for appearing in the Yash film *Toxic* (2026).[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) • [2](https://www.primevideo.com/person/Surjith-Gopinath/amzn1.dv.gti.eb3e00b3-5093-43ea-a3d6-5793249ebfff/) In screen credits for many earlier films he was billed simply as Surjith.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor in Malayalam cinema, with a background in theater[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) • [3](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2020/04/25/actor-surjith-sumathi-gopinath-viral-post-by-jyothish.html) |
| Best-known films | *Minnal Murali* (2021) as Paachan; *Charlie* (2015) as 'Aadu' Abootty; *Iyobinte Pusthakam* (2014) as Lasar[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) |
| *Toxic* (2026) | Plays Old Man in the Kannada-English bilingual film starring Yash, directed by Geetu Mohandas[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) • [4](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2026/01/09/surjith-gopinath-in-toxic-movie-teaser.html) |
| Other 2026 releases | Nanji in *TTT: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil* and Drunkard in *Karakkam*[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) |
| Television | Divakaran in the 2024 TV mini series *Porul*[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) |
| Theater reputation | Credited by the theater worker Jyothish with introducing a modern stage language to Malayalam theater and with staging Badal Sircar's play *Hatta Malanadinnappuram* (ഹട്ടാ മലനാടിനപ്പുറം)[3](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2020/04/25/actor-surjith-sumathi-gopinath-viral-post-by-jyothish.html) |
## Film career
Surjith's screen work spans character and supporting roles. His credits include *Iyobinte Pusthakam* (2014), in which he played Lasar, and *Charlie* (2015), in which he appeared as 'Aadu' Abootty alongside [Parvathy Thiruvothu](https://www.edgepedia.org/parvathy-thiruvothu) and [Dulquer Salmaan](https://www.edgepedia.org/dulquer-salmaan).[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) In 2021 he played Paachan in *Minnal Murali*, the [Tovino Thomas](https://www.edgepedia.org/tovino-thomas) superhero film, and Naxal Shankaran in *Oru Thathvika Avalokanam*.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) BookMyShow's profile also associates him with the 2021 Malayalam film *Biriyaani*.[5](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/surjith-gopinath/2012440)
**Recent and upcoming work.** In 2024 he played Divakaran in the mini series *Porul* and Freddy uncle in *Qalb*.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) His 2026 slate includes *Toxic*, in which he plays Old Man; *TTT: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil*, a Tamil film in which he plays Nanji; and *Karakkam*, in which he plays Drunkard.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/) A Manorama report on the *Toxic* teaser in January 2026 identified him as the car driver seen in it, connecting him with the film's star Yash and director [Geetu Mohandas](https://www.edgepedia.org/geetu-mohandas).[4](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2026/01/09/surjith-gopinath-in-toxic-movie-teaser.html) He also has two further projects in progress, *Sailappan Cycle Mart*, which is filming, and *Marthyloka Ithihasam*, which is in post-production.[1](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/)
## Theater background
Before his film work, Surjith came from Malayalam theater. In April 2020, a note by the theater practitioner Jyothish that circulated widely online described him as a figure who introduced a modern stage language to the Malayalam theater scene, citing his role in acquainting fellow drama students with playwrights and thinkers such as Giacometti, Gogol, and Duchamp.[3](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2020/04/25/actor-surjith-sumathi-gopinath-viral-post-by-jyothish.html) The same note credits his staging of Badal Sircar's play *Hatta Malanadinnappuram* with overturning the viewing habits that had prevailed in Malayalam theater up to that time.[3](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2020/04/25/actor-surjith-sumathi-gopinath-viral-post-by-jyothish.html)
## References
1. [Surjith Gopinath, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4538068/)
2. [Surjith Gopinath: Movies, TV, and Bio, Prime Video](https://www.primevideo.com/person/Surjith-Gopinath/amzn1.dv.gti.eb3e00b3-5093-43ea-a3d6-5793249ebfff/)
3. [Surjith Sumathi: viral note by Jyothish, Manorama Online (25 April 2020)](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2020/04/25/actor-surjith-sumathi-gopinath-viral-post-by-jyothish.html)
4. [Surjith Gopinath in Toxic teaser, Manorama Online (9 January 2026)](https://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2026/01/09/surjith-gopinath-in-toxic-movie-teaser.html)
5. [Surjith Gopinath, BookMyShow](https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/surjith-gopinath/2012440)
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*Topic: Encyclopedia › Arts and culture › Screen and stage › Film and television › Screen people and creators › Screen actors of South Asia › Indian screen actors, 2000s onward › Surnames C to G*
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