Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026 — Candidates Data
— Vivek Gopan
Kerala Legislative Assembly Election 2026 — Candidates Data›Candidate profile
Vivek
Gopan
Vivek Gopan
“Popular Malayalam TV actor and CCL cricketer turned BJP politician.”
Political affiliation
Electoral record
| Year | Body | Constituency | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Assembly | Chavara | Lost | Contested 2021 Assembly election from Chavara in Kollam district; finished third. |
| 2026 | Assembly | Aruvikkara | Pending (election not yet held) | Named BJP candidate from Aruvikkara for 2026 Assembly polls; third list announcement highlights him among key star candidates. |
Political entry
Joined BJP after gaining popularity as a television actor and CCL cricketer.
- Party member and youth face in Kollam/Thiruvananthapuram region — Bharatiya Janata Party
Formally joined BJP in February 2021; immediately projected as a star candidate.
Organisational career
State
Prominent youth/celebrity face
Bharatiya Janata Party, Kerala
Used extensively in campaigns and outreach, especially among TV audiences and youth.
Personal
Education
Schooling: Schooling in Thiruvananthapuram (exact school names not consistently documented).
Highest qualification: Graduate (details not fully public)
Family
Father
Gopakumar
Mother
Mangala Devi
Marital status
Married
Spouse
Sumi
Homemaker
Son
Known for
Sources
Last compiled: 2026-03-29
- Wikipedia biography of Vivek Gopan (DOB, acting and political entry details)
- Entertainment and biography portals (Filmibeat, Nettv4u) for family and career info
- Times of India and similar reports on his 2026 Aruvikkara candidature
- Kerala 2026 BJP candidate list coverage mentioning him as Aruvikkara candidate
- TV feature on his family and early career (Parasparam‑fame Vivek Gopan family video)
Data compiled from publicly available sources with the assistance of AI. View constituency list.