Mime Gopi is a highly versatile Indian actor and a pioneer of modern mime acting. He began his journey in theater, founding the G Mime Studio in Chennai in 1994 to expand the art form and support children with special needs. He broke into mainstream cinema with his acclaimed performance in the Tamil movie Madras (2014). Known for portraying formidable antagonists and complex character roles, he expanded his footprint across Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam blockbusters like Kabali and Pushpa. Gopi cemented his popularity by winning the reality television series Cooku with Comali.