Suresh Gopi flags fake casting call using his name; Kerala Police launch probe
Kerala Police have launched an investigation into a fake casting call circulating online that fraudulently used the name of Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi. The minister filed a formal complaint after discovering the scam, which targeted aspiring actors.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the prevalence of digital fraud and identity theft targeting public figures and vulnerable job seekers in the entertainment industry.
The police have registered a case after an unidentified person allegedly created a fake casting call using the name of Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi and circulated it online, officials said on Friday (July 17, 2026).
The case was registered by the Thrissur Cyber Police in Kerala on July 14 based on a complaint lodged by Mr. Gopi, and an investigation has begun.
According to the police, Mr. Gopi had recently shared a genuine casting call for a new film associated with producer Listin Stephen on his social media platforms. However, before that, a fake casting call carrying Mr. Gopi’s photograph began circulating on social media in the name of the Thrissur MP, asking men and women interested in acting in the film to send their photographs to a mobile phone number, the police said.
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