Hero Gopichand made a big mark as villain in the film Chitram.

He later graduated into a hero and his films like Ranam, Lakshyam, Shouryam etc. established him firmly as a hero with a mass image.Gopichand is likely to play villain in a new film. The film will be directed by Srinu Vytla. Victory Venkatesh has been signed up to play hero and Srinu Vytla is keen to cast Gopichand as villain. An official announcement is expected to be made soon.