Biography
He was 8 years old when his father T. Krishna expired. He completed his studies in Chennai, capital city of Tamil Nadu. There was no direct influence of his father on him in his childhood. He did his engineering degree in Russia. He was not interested in films and acting at that time.
His elder brother T. Premchand was working as an associate director to Mutyala Subbayya. Premchand made his debut as director and started working on a film under his home banner, but he unfortunately expired in a car accident. Gopichand was in Russia during the death of his brother and could not attend his funeral due to Visa problems.
Gopichand felt the need of someone to carry forward his father's legacy. As his brother was no more, he decided to enter the film industry. After completing his engineering, he did dialogue modulation course for a year. Then he made his debut as hero with ‘Toli Valapu’.
After doing villain roles in Jayam, Varsham and Nijam, he got a good break with Yagnam movie which turned out to be a blockbuster.
He was notified with mass image for his terrific performance in Ranam in 2006. In 2007 his Okkadunnadu became a hit, next movie Lakshyam turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the year.
In 2008 his release Ontari did only an average business but his recent flick Souryam turned out to be a blockbuster.
Gopichand has huge mass and lady fan following in Andhra Pradesh.
He is very famous for his excellent action and dialogue delivery.


Filmography
2008 Souryam Vijay Super Hit
Ontari Vamsi Average
2007 Lakshyam Chandu Super Hit
Okkadunnadu Kiran Super Hit
2006 Ranam Chinna Super Hit
Raraju Kaali Average
2005 Andhrudu Surendra Average
2004 Varsham Bhadranna Villain Role, Super Hit
Yagnam Seenu Super Hit
2003 Jayam Raghu Super Hit
Nijam Devudu Villain Role
2002 Jayam Raghu Winner, Nandi Award for Best Villain
2001 Tholi Valapu Prem Debut Movie
2008 Souryam Vijay Super Hit
Ontari Vamsi Average
2007 Lakshyam Chandu Super Hit
Okkadunnadu Kiran Super Hit
2006 Ranam Chinna Super Hit
Raraju Kaali Average
2005 Andhrudu Surendra Average
2004 Varsham Bhadranna Villain Role, Super Hit
Yagnam Seenu Super Hit
2003 Jayam Raghu Super Hit
Nijam Devudu Villain Role
2002 Jayam Raghu Winner, Nandi Award for Best Villain
2001 Tholi Valapu Prem Debut Movie