Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985)[2] is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. He is a three time Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award winner, he performed in Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Kolamavu Kokila (2018) and Pariyerum Perumal (2018).[3][4][5]
Yogi Babu | |
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 Babu at the press conference for Semma in 2018 | |
| Born | 22 July 1985 Arani, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
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| Years active | 2009-present |
| Spouse | Manju Bhargavi (m. 2020) |
| Honours | Kalaimamani (2020)[1] |
Early and personal lifeEdit
Babu's father was a havildar in the Indian Army, so Babu had to travel alongside a lot as a child, as a result of which he studied in Jammu in the early 1990s.[5]
Babu married Manju Bhargavi on 5 February 2020 in an intimate ceremony held at their ancestral temple in Tiruttani.[6][7]
CareerEdit
Babu worked as an assistant director in the Lollu Sabha, and helping write scenes for two years.[8][9] He made his feature film debut in the Ameer-starring Yogi (2009) as an aspiring actor and subsequently adapted the name of the film as a prefix for his stage name. He appeared as a goon in Paiyaa. He later appeared in an uncredited role as a pimp in Sundar C.'s Kalakalappu (2012). In 2013, he appeared in his first extended comedy role with Pattathu Yaanai (2013), while he also featured in the Hindi film, Chennai Express alongside Shah Rukh Khan.[10]
He then performed as a comedy rival to Sivakarthikeyan in Maan Karate (2014) and as eerie comedian in Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014). In 2015, he appeared in over a dozen films and won positive reviews for his work in Kaaka Muttai (2015) and Kirumi (2015).[11] Yogi Babu had a breakthrough year in 2016, featuring in 20 films, and winning critical acclaim for his role alongside Vijay Sethupathi in Aandavan Kattalai (2016).[12] This was followed by his role in Kolamavu Kokila (2018) where his one-sided lover portrayal opposite Nayanthara was critically acclaimed[13] while the Kalyana Vayasu song[14] and his antics in it went viral. He appears as supporting character in film Pariyerum Perumal (2018), the film released to positive reviews from critics, with critics praising the comedy and performance of Yogi Babu.[15] He acted for the first time as lead role in Dharmaprabhu (2019) which he play of role of Yamantaka.[16] He played a key role in Gurkha (2019). Babu is a security guard in this hostage drama written and directed by Sam Anton.[17] He has acted with the Superstar Rajinikanth in Darbar (2020).[18]
Starting his career as a comic relief in films starring stars like Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar and Vijay, he has also played leading roles in small budget films and garnered critical acclaim. In the 2021, political satire Mandela, he played the eponymous character whose single vote would decide the results of the panchayat elections and was very well received.[19]
FilmographyEdit
FilmsEdit
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Yogi | Aspiring actor | |
| Sirithal Rasipen | Henchman | ||
| 2010 | Paiyaa | Rowdies gang member | |
| Thillalangadi | Maasi's sidekick | ||
| 2011 | Velayudham | Villager | |
| Thoonga Nagaram | Radha's fan | ||
| Rajapattai | Azhagu | ||
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | Malaikotta Shankar | |
| Attakathi | |||
| Kai | Siva's friend | ||
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Henchman | |
| Soodhu Kavvum | Rowdy Doctor's henchman | ||
| Thee Kulikkum Pachai Maram | Selvam | ||
| Chennai Express | Sri Lankan smuggler | Hindi film | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Henchman | |
| Panivizhum Malarvanam | Tarun's friend | ||
| Endrendrum | Film star | ||
| Maan Karate | Vavaal | ||
| Yennamo Yedho | Goon | ||
| Aranmanai | Sagidi, a Fortune Teller | ||
| Jai Hind 2 | Private school association member | Multilingual film | |
| Yaamirukka Bayamey | Panni Moonji Vaayan | ||
| 2015 | I | Keerthivasan's fan | |
| Vella Kaka Manja Kuruvi | |||
| Kaaki Sattai | Beggar | ||
| Iridiyam | |||
| Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Man in hospital | ||
| Komban | First Man in Fight | ||
| India Pakistan | Aamai Kunju | ||
| Demonte Colony | Browsing Boy | ||
| Kaaka Muttai | Naina's friend | ||
| Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum | Thief | ||
| Sakalakala Vallavan | Chinnasamy's servant | ||
| Yatchan | Durai's henchman | ||
| Kirumi | Kadhir's friend | ||
| Vedalam | Chatterjee | ||
| Kaki: Sound of Warning | Chitram | Telugu film | |
| 2016 | Vil Ambu | Honest | |
| Pokkiri Raja | Mojo | ||
| Mapla Singam | |||
| Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Street Singer | ||
| Jithan 2 | Annayya | ||
| Tea Kadai Raja | Saravana's friend | ||
| Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala | Thief | ||
| Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Ondipuli | ||
| Muthina Kathirikai | Rowdy | ||
| Metro | Subway Lover | ||
| Jackson Durai | Mani | ||
| Kuttrame Thandanai | Auto passenger | ||
| Aandavan Kattalai | Muthupandi Selvam | SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Vikatan Award Best Comedian-Male | |
| Remo | Remo's lover | ||
| Kadalai | Kaali | ||
| Kannula Kaasa Kattappa | Kettavan | ||
| Virumandikum Sivanandikum | Moneylender's assistant | ||
| Atti | Boxer Babu | ||
| Veera Sivaji | Ramesh | ||
| Mo | Pazhani | ||
| 2017 | Kattappava Kanom | Nandu | |
| Attu | Sappa | ||
| Nagarvalam | Tamil teacher | ||
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Babu | ||
| Sathriyan | Samudhram's nephew | ||
| Aaram Vetrumai | Tribal | ||
| Ka Ka Ka: Aabathin Arikuri | Natchatiram | ||
| Pichuva Kaththi | Babu | ||
| Mersal | Nolan | ||
| En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom | 'Remo' Ravi | ||
| Sathya | Ram | ||
| 12-12-1950 | Singam | ||
| Balloon | Panda | ||
| 2018 | Gulaebaghavali | Panni | |
| Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Narayanan | ||
| Mannar Vagaiyara | Kannan | Guest appearance | |
| Kalakalappu 2 | Bhagavan | ||
| Solli Vidava | Yogi | ||
| Veera | Jithesh | ||
| Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Aadhi | ||
| Kaali | Gopi | ||
| Semma | Omagundam | ||
| Oru Kuppai Kathai | Kumar's friend | ||
| Semma Botha Aagathey | Soosai | ||
| Mohini | Cotton | ||
| Junga | Yo Yo | ||
| Kolamavu Kokila | Sekar | Main role
SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| Echcharikkai | Frank De Souza | ||
| Avalukkenna Azhagiya Mugam | Arivu's friend | ||
| Seemaraja | Ravana | uncredited in song Varum Anna Varathu | |
| Pariyerum Perumal | Anand | Vikatan Award Best Comedian-Male | |
| Sarkar | Kaushik | ||
| Kaatrin Mozhi | Mahesh Babu | Cameo appearance | |
| Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Tony | ||
| 2019 | Maanik | Research and Analysis Wing officer | |
| Viswasam | Velu | ||
| Kuthoosi | Velu's friend | ||
| Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Azhagu | ||
| Thadam | Suruli | ||
| Pattipulam | Udhay's friend | ||
| Airaa | Mani | ||
| Kuppathu Raja | Kaisamaa | ||
| Watchman | Maari | ||
| K-13 | Delivery boy | ||
| 100 | M.Jackson | ||
| Ayogya | Thief | ||
| Mr.Local | Auto Sekar | ||
| Lisaa | Priest | ||
| Dharmaprabhu | Yamantaka | Lead role | |
| Gorilla | Pickpocket | ||
| Gurkha | Babu | Lead role | |
| Jackpot | Rahul | ||
| Comali | Mani | Zee Cine Awards Tamil for Best Comedian | |
| Zombie | Pistol Raj | Lead role | |
| Namma Veettu Pillai | Lawyer | Cameo appearance | |
| Petromax | Paal Pandi | ||
| Puppy | Senior | ||
| Bigil | Donald | ||
| Butler Balu | Chef | ||
| Action | Jack | ||
| Jada | Messi | ||
| Iruttu | Vanangamudi | Cameo appearance | |
| Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Himself | ||
| 50/50 | Kai Kulandhai | ||
| 2020 | Darbar | Kaushik | |
| Taana | Dooma | ||
| Dagaalty | Dheena | ||
| Sandimuni | Gorakh | ||
| Naan Sirithal | Dilli Babu | ||
| Asuraguru | 'Digital India' Dinakaran | ||
| Cocktail | Don | ||
| Naanga Romba Busy | Kuberan | ||
| Kanni Raasi | Vairamani | ||
| 2021 | Trip | Azhagan | |
| Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Aspiring actor | ||
| Sulthan | Otta Lorry | ||
| Mandela | Nelson Mandela | Lead role | |
| Karnan | Vadamalaiyaan | ||
| Vanakkam Da Mappillai | Himself | Guest appearance | |
| Vellai Yaanai | KK | ||
| Navarasa | Velusamy | Web series | |
| Dikkiloona | Albert aka Einstein | ||
| Annabelle Sethupathi | Shanmugam | ||
| Pei Mama | Kohli Kumar | ||
| Doctor | Prathap | ||
| Aranmanai 3 | Abhishek | ||
| Raajavamsam | Mayakannan | ||
| Murungakkai Chips | Saravanan | ||
| 2022 | Theal | Tiger | |
| Veerame Vaagai Soodum | Thalapathy | ||
| Kadaisi Vivasayi | Thadikozhanthai | ||
| Hey Sinamika | Paalmali Baba | ||
| Beast | Jill | ||
| Koogle Kuttappa | Babu | ||
| Centimeter | Centimeter | Partially reshot tamil version of Jack N' Jill | |
| Veetla Vishesham | NEET coaching center owner | Cameo appearance | |
| Yaanai | Jimmy | ||
| Panni Kutty | Thittani | ||
| Kichi Kichi | |||
| The Legend | Dada | ||
| Naane Varuvean | Guna | ||
| Pistha | Mark | ||
| Repeat Shoe | Maari | ||
| Love Today | Yogi | ||
| Coffee with Kadhal | "Wedding planner" Vignesh, "MasterChef" Mahesh, "Photographer" Lingesh and "Mango player" Mukesh |
Quadruple role | |
| Dha Dha | |||
| Oh My Ghost | Raja Guru | [20][21] | |
| 2023 | Varisu | Kicha | |
| Bommai Nayagi | Velu | ||
| The Great Indian Kitchen | Achan | ||
| Irumban | |||
| Ghosty | |||
| Kasethan Kadavulada | Babu | Releasing on 10th March |
Upcoming projectsEdit
| Film | Role | Status | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sathuranga Vettai 2 |
Delayed |
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| Andhagan | Auto Driver | Delayed | ||
| Kaaviyum Aaviyum Naduvula Devi | Filming | |||
| Haraa | Filming | |||
| Poochandi | Filming | |||
| Maaveeran | Filming | |||
| Saloon | Filming | |||
| Jawan | Filming | Hindi film | ||
| Ayalaan | Post-production | |||
| Vellai Ulagam | Filming | |||
| Theeyorkku Anjael | Filming | |||
| Soorapuli | Filming | |||
| Thamezharasan | Delayed | |||
| Sundara Travels 2 | Post production | |||
| Thalai Nagaram 2 | Filming | |||
| Jailer | Filming | |||
| Production 18 | Filming | [22] | ||
| Medical Miracle | Filming | [23] | ||
| Boomer Uncle | Filming | [24] | ||
| LGM | Filming | Dhoni Entertainment |
TelevisionEdit
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2007 | Lollu Sabha | |
| 2012-2013 | My Name Is Mangamma |
ReferencesEdit
- ^ "Kalaimamani Award: Aishwarya Rajesh, Sivakarthikeyan, Gautham Menon among awardees". The News Minute. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Yogi Babu: 25 times the comedian made us ROFL". Cinema Express. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (24 July 2015). "Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum: Small joys". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (14 September 2015). "Yatchan Review: Hotchpotch of Mistaken Identities". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ a b Rao, Subha J. (26 November 2018). "It's okay if people make fun of me, says comedian Yogi Babu". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ "Yogi Babu marries Manju Bhargavi in Tiruttani, grand reception in March". India Today. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Tamil Actor Yogi Babu Ties the Knot with Manju Bhargavi in Intimate Ceremony, See Pic". News18. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ Vendhar TV (5 July 2015). "Star Holiday - (05/07/15) -A day out with actor Yugi Babu - [Epi - 9]" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Yogi Babu was spotted by Lollu Sabha director Ram Bala". The Times of India. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ Johnson, David (14 September 2019). "After Shah Rukh Khan, Yogi Babu signed for Aamir Khan's next film". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
- ^ "Kaaka Muttai Movie Review {4/5}". The Times of India. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ Vasudevan, K. V. (21 January 2017). "The scene stealer". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
- ^ "Five reasons to watch Nayanthara's Kolamaavu Kokila". The Indian Express. 17 August 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ "Kolamavu Kokila song Kalyana Vayasu: This Anirudh Ravichander song featuring Yogi Babu is fun". The Indian Express. 17 May 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (28 September 2018). "Pariyerum Perumal review: caste away". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Yogi Babu-starrer Dharmaprabhu to get a sequel". Cinema Express. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ Ramachandran, Mythily (9 July 2019). "Yogi Babu leads the story in Tamil film 'Gurkha'". Gulf News. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (9 January 2020). "Darbar Movie Review: An enthusiastic Rajinikanth propels this passable 'bad cop' film". Cinema Express. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
- ^ "Did Tamil Actor Yogi Babu Wait for an Hour Outside Thiruttani Temple? What We Know". 2 January 2023.
- ^ "Sathish's look from Oh My Ghost unveiled - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ^ "Oh My Ghost Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes", The Times of India, retrieved 11 September 2022
- ^ "Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer cast details revealed: Ramya Krishnan to Yogi Babu, here's the list of actors in Nelson's next". The Indian Express. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
- ^ "Yogi Babu's next titled 'Medical Miracle' goes on floors". The Times of India. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022.
- ^ M, Narayani (6 July 2022). "Yogi Babu and Oviyaa's next gets a new title". Cinema Express. Retrieved 16 July 2022.