Superstar Suresh Gopi returns after three years

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS): Malayalam superstar Suresh Gopi who for "personal reasons" had taken almost a three-year break from the tinsel world is getting ready for what fans believe is a real comeback.

But the actor told IANS: "Hey, it is not a comeback because I'd never gone away. I remained aloof because of reasons that I'd like to keep to myself."

His optimism stems from the fact that he will play police officers in two highly topical films that have a bearing on recent political developments in the state, especially those linking politicians with sex scandals.

The two films are "Bharat Chandran IPS" directed by ace script writer Renji Panicker and "Shoot" directed by veteran Shaji Kailas.

After the success of all-time hits like "Commissioner", "Ekalavyan" and "Lelam", Suresh Gopi was labelled the angry young man of Malayalam films, a tag he wore for nearly a decade, beginning in the late 1980s. But after a series of flops, he decided to take a break.

"I have no expectations, no promises and no dreams, but the time has come and it has to happen and it is happening now", said a deeply optimistic Suresh Gopi.

"Filming of 'Bharat Chandran IPS' will begin Feb 10. Once that's done the next one will begin," said the star.

In a career spanning 19 years, Gopi, 46, has acted in more than 200 films.

When asked if it's now or never, the actor laughed: "If I was desperate I could have signed any number of films. But I didn't do it.

"This is certainly not going to be my last but indeed my most precious effort. I am a deeply religious person."