Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985)[2] is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. 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 | (1985-07-22) 22 July 1985 (age 37) Arani, Tamil Nadu, India |
Citizenship | Indian |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2018-present |
Spouse | Manju Bhargavi (m. 2020) |
Honours | Kalaimamani (2020)[1] |
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]
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]
In Mandela (2021), Yogi Babu played a lead role for the second time in his career.[19]
Year | Film | Role(s) | Notes |
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2009 | Yogi | Aspiring actor | |
Sirithal Rasipen | Henchman | ||
2010 | Thillalangadi | Maasi's sidekick | |
Paiyaa | Rowdies gang member | ||
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 | |
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 | ||
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 | Kalyani's caretaker | ||
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 Varuven | Guna | ||
Pistha | Mark | ||
Repeat Shoe | Maari | ||
Love Today | Yogi | ||
Coffee with Kadhal | Marriage broker | ||
Film | Role | Status | Notes |
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Sathuranga Vettai 2 |
Delayed |
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Andhagan | Auto Driver | Delayed | |
Kaaviyum Aaviyum Naduvula Devi | Filming | ||
Haraa | Filming | ||
Poochandi | Filming | ||
Saloon | Filming | ||
Ayalaan | Post-production | ||
Bommai Nayagi | Post-production | ||
Vellai Ulagam | Filming | ||
Theeyorkku Anjael | Filming | ||
Soorapuli | Filming | ||
Thamezharasan | Releasing on 18th November | ||
Sundara Travels 2 | Post production | ||
Kasethan Kadavulada | Delayed | ||
Thalai Nagaram 2 | Filming | ||
Varisu | Filming | ||
Jailer | Filming | [20] | |
Medical Miracle | Filming | [21] | |
Boomer Uncle | Filming | [22] | |
Oh My Ghost (OMG) | Completed | [23][24] |
Year | Title | Notes |
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2004-2007 | Lollu Sabha | |
2012-2013 | My Name Is Mangamma |