Who is G Venugopal? From evergreen hits to viral death hoaxes, All you need to know South India's melodious singer

Gopinathan Nair Venugopal, more fondly known as G Venugopal, is one of Malayalam cinema’s most cherished playback singers. With a career spanning four decades, he made his debut in 1984 with the film 'Odaruthammava Aalariyam' and has since lent his voice to over 400 films and recorded more than 500 private albums. His soulful renditions like 'Poomaname' from 'Nirakkoottu' and 'Unarumee Gaanam' from 'Moonam Pakkam' remain timeless favourites among fans.
Musical Roots Run Deep in His Family
Music flows in G Venugopal’s veins. He belongs to a family steeped in musical tradition, his maternal aunts, the Parur sisters K. Sharadamani and K. Radhamani, were celebrated artists, and his cousins Sujatha Mohan and the late Radhika Thilak have also earned fame in playback singing. His niece, Shweta Mohan, continues the legacy as a well-known singer in South Indian cinema. Venugopal’s contribution has been widely recognised, earning him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer.
Not dead, just laughing: G Venugopal’s epic response
Recently, the veteran singer was again targeted by a bizarre death hoax—his second such brush within a year. While many celebrities respond with legal threats or silence, G Venugopal took the high road with humour. He shared a screenshot of the false news on social media, poking fun at the situation and lightening the mood for fans who were initially alarmed.
“Please advise me” – His humorous take on viral rumours
Quoting the incident in his own witty words, G Venugopal wrote, “So I’m the lucky one seeking death twice in a year!” He even joked about holding a press meet just to confirm he's still alive. At the time, he was vacationing in Kashmir with his wife and assured fans that he has no plans of dying “anytime soon.” Now that’s grace under pressure—Venugopal style.