Thiruvananthapuram Nov 10 (IANS) For 42-year-old Jibin Gopinath, acting was not a passing dream – it was a lifelong pursuit that began when he was just eight.

Today, the Kerala Police officer-turned-actor is basking in the success of Dies Irae, a Malayalam horror thriller that has not only earned critical acclaim but also positioned him among the most promising faces in the industry.

Sharing screen space with Pranav Mohanlal, son of superstar Mohanlal, Gopinath calls the film “a turning point” that has validated years of patience and passion.

In a chat with IANS, he said, “It seems perseverance has paid off,” says Gopinath with a smile.

“The response to Dies Irae has been overwhelming. I’m getting messages and calls from across the state. It feels surreal.”

His cinematic journey began

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