Daniel Annie Pope

Daniel Annie Pope is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. After appearing in uncredited and minor roles, he made his breakthrough as an actor with his comic role in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara.

Career Daniel Annie Pope studied Visual Communications at Loyola College, Chennai and had an active role in the theatre group at the college, while also working with writer Yani's Pariksha group. Daniel attempted and achieved a Guinness World Record for longest theatre play for 72 hours without break in 2007, after two years of intense training and furthered his passion by teaching Theatre plays and mime in schools, before he got his first break as an actor. He also won the title of Best Mimer in South India in 2008. He appeared in small roles in Vetrimaaran's Polladhavan (2007), Paiyaa (2010) and Rowthiram (2011), though failed to become noticed and began work as television program producer in Vasanth TV for "Aadu - Maatuna Briyani Thaan", then with Vijay TV, followed by channel UFX, NDTV Hindu and finally with Thanthi TV as a creative program producer. He received an opportunity to be a part of a Vetrimaaran project titled Venghai Saamy but soon after, the film was shelved. He later made his breakthrough as an actor in Tamil films with his portrayal of Romba Sumar Moonji Kumaru, a friend of Vijay Sethupathi's character in Gokul's comedy drama Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013).

In the mid 2010s, Daniel became busier with acting assignments and signed up for projects including Massu Engira Masilamani (2015), Rangoon (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) and Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren (2018). He briefly worked on an incomplete film titled Indha Moonji OK Va in the lead role alongside Amzath Khan, while also revealed his intentions of directing a film titled Kuthirai Muttai, based on Tamil folklore.

Personal life Later in 2018, he participated in the second season of reality television show, Bigg Boss, before being evicted on day 77. A few days after exiting the house, Daniel married his longtime girlfriend, Denisha in 2018. The couple welcomed their first son in 2020. The couple welcomed their second son in July, 2024.

Filmography + Films Year Film Role Notes 2007 Polladhavan Prabhu's friend credited as Dani 2010 Paiyaa Rowdies gang member credited as Daniel 2011 Rowthiram Local Goon 2013 Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Romba Sumar Moonji Kumaru 2014 Yaamirukka Bayamey Cameo appearance 2015 Massu Engira Masilamani Ghost 2016 Kavalai Vendam Black Thangappa Meow WhatsApp Mani 2017 Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Driver Cameo appearance Maragadha Naanayam Elango Uru Hospital patient Rangoon Tip Top Thiri Jeeva's friend Aayirathil Iruvar Manish Sakka Podu Podu Raja Santa's friend 2018 Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren Sathish Kaathadi Thuppaki Jarugandi Paari 2019 Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam Gaja Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale Phillips 2020 Irandam Kuththu Vasu 2021 Live Telecast Aravind Web series Chidambaram Railway Gate Vanakkam Da Mappilei Swaminathan Laabam Pakkiri's friend 4 Sorry Boss Jango Sathyan Maanaadu Rafiq 2022 Estate 2023 Love Raid Cockroach 2024 Singapore Saloon Heads Up Dance Challenge show anchor Thirumbipaar Rajakili Kutty 2025 Ring Ring Kathir Robber 2026 Lucky the Superstar Lakshman's friend Theeyor Koodam Delivery boy

+ Television Year Show Role Channel 2017-2018 Comedy Khiladis Judge Zee Tamil 2018 Big Boss Tamil Season 2 Contestant Star Vijay 2018-2019 Masala Café Judge Sun Life