Yogi Babu

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Yogi Babu
Yogi Babu at the Sema Press Meet.jpg
Babu at the press conference for Semma in 2018
Born (1985-07-22) 22 July 1985 (age 39)
CitizenshipIndian
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2009-present
Spouse(s)
Manju Bhargavi
(
m. 2020)
HonoursKalaimamani (2020)[1]

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]

Early and personal life[edit]

Babu was born on 22 July 1985 in Arani, his 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]

Career[edit]

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 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]

Filmography[edit]

  • All films are in Tamil, unless mentioned otherwise.
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Films[edit]

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 Dinakaran's friend
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
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 Idimurasu
Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Man in hospital
Komban First Man in Fight
India Pakistan Aamai Kunju
Demonte Colony Browsing Boy
Kaaka Muttai Naina's friend 25th Film
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 Politician
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 50th Film
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 75th Film
Semma Botha Aagathey Soosai
Mohini Cotton
Junga Yo Yo
Kolamavu Kokila Sekar Main role

SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
Vikatan Award Best Comedian-Male

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 100th Film

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 125th Film
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 150th Film
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 175th Film
The Great Indian Kitchen Achan
Irumban Blade
Mofussil
Ghosty Mental hospital patient
Yaanai Mugathaan Ganesan [22]
Tamilarasan
Pichaikkaran 2 Maddy
Karungaapiyam Pacha Satta Naran
Kasethan Kadavulada Babu
Takkar Varada Rajan and Don Max Dual Role
Maaveeran Kumar
Let's Get Married
Jailer [23]

Upcoming projects[edit]

Year Film Status Notes
2023 Jawan Releasing on 7 September Hindi film
Ayalaan Diwali 2023
2024 Kanguva Filming
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil Filming Malayalam debut [24]
Template:Tba Andhagan Delayed
Template:Tba Medical Miracle Filming [25]
Template:Tba Boomer Uncle Filming [26]
Template:Tba Vaanavan Motion Poster Released [27]

Television[edit]

Year Title Notes
2004-2007 Lollu Sabha
2012-2013 My Name Is Mangamma

References[edit]

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  5. 5.0 5.1 Rao, Subha J. (26 November 2018). "It's okay if people make fun of me, says comedian Yogi Babu". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 October 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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  7. "Tamil Actor Yogi Babu Ties the Knot with Manju Bhargavi in Intimate Ceremony, See Pic". News18. 5 February 2020. Archived from the original on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
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  10. Johnson, David (14 September 2019). "After Shah Rukh Khan, Yogi Babu signed for Aamir Khan's next film". International Business Times, India Edition. Archived from the original on 23 September 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  11. "Kaaka Muttai Movie Review {4/5}". The Times of India. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  12. Vasudevan, K. V. (21 January 2017). "The scene stealer". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  13. "Five reasons to watch Nayanthara's Kolamaavu Kokila". The Indian Express. 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 29 October 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
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  18. Srinivasan, Sudhir (9 January 2020). "Darbar Movie Review: An enthusiastic Rajinikanth propels this passable 'bad cop' film". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
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  22. "Yogi Babu's Yaanai Mugathaan gets release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 5 April 2023. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
  23. "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. Archived from the original on 24 August 2022. Retrieved 24 August 2022.
  24. "'Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil', starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph, goes on floors". The Hindu. 13 May 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
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