Gopika Keerthy

Gopika Keerthy, widely known by her online moniker Neeli (Instagram ID: @neeli__23), is a prominent Malayali digital creator, vlogger, and model. Uniquely, she balances a massive social media presence with a full-time corporate career in the tech and semiconductor industry abroad.

Early Life and Education

Gopika's educational background highlights a strong mix of traditional arts, technical skills, and international studies:

• Schooling: She completed her high school education at Lakshmi Narayana Vidyanikethan.
• Classical Arts: Highlighting an early inclination toward the performing arts, she was a student at the prestigious Kerala Kalamandalam (Class of 2013), a major center for learning Indian performing arts.
• Technical Education (India): She pursued her polytechnic studies at TPTC (Thiagarajar Polytechnic College) in Alagappanagar, Thrissur.
• Higher Education (Singapore): She later moved to Singapore to further her education, joining the Class of 2019 at Republic Polytechnic.

Corporate Career

While many influencers pursue content creation full-time, Gopika has maintained a strong professional career in the engineering sector. After completing her studies, she secured a position in Singapore and currently works as a Quality Engineer at Micron Semiconductor Asia Pte Ltd. Her ability to juggle a demanding corporate job while consistently producing viral digital content has been a point of admiration among her followers.

Career and Social Media Rise

Gopika's journey as a content creator began around 2023. Initially, she created fun, lighthearted videos alongside her partner to pass the time during weekends. Her natural screen presence, humor, and relatable lifestyle content quickly gained traction among Malayali audiences.

As her audience expanded, she transitioned into professional modeling, brand collaborations, and influencer marketing. Today, she creates content across various categories, including fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and everyday vlogs detailing her life as an expat in Singapore.

Advocacy Against Body Shaming

Beyond her modeling and entertainment videos, Gopika Keerthy made significant headlines in August 2025 for her powerful and highly publicized stance against online body shaming.

She opened up about the severe cyberbullying she faced regarding her weight. Trolls frequently mocked her when she had a heavier physique. Later, after undergoing gallbladder removal surgery that restricted her diet and led to significant weight loss, the trolling didn't stop—it simply shifted. Critics began leaving insensitive comments about her health and appearance.

Frustrated by the constant harassment, Gopika posted a strong viral video calling out the toxic behavior of online bullies. She firmly stated that her body is entirely her own business, reiterated that she makes videos for her own entertainment, and boldly told her critics to simply unfollow her if they didn't like her appearance. Her response garnered widespread media coverage in Kerala and earned her massive praise for standing up to toxic internet culture.

Digital Portfolio

• Lifestyle & Fashion Vlogs: Regular updates on her daily life in Singapore, fashion choices, and travel.
• Brand Collaborations: Paid partnerships, photo shoots, and user-generated content for various beauty and lifestyle brands.
• Advocacy Content: Using her platform to speak openly about personal challenges, mental health, and cyberbullying.