Yogi Babu
Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985)[1] is an Indian film actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil-language films. A three time Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award winner, he rose to fame following his performances in Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Kolamavu Kokila (2018) and Pariyerum Perumal (2018).[2][3][4]
Yogi Babu | |
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 Babu at Semma Press Meet. | |
| Born | 22 July 1985 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
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| Years active | 2009-present |
| Spouse(s) | Manju Bhargavi (m. 2020) |
Personal life
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.[4]
Babu married Manju Bhargavi on 5 February 2020 in an intimate ceremony held at their ancestral temple in Tiruttani.[5][6]
Career
Babu was first spotted by director Ram Bala, when he accompanied a friend to the shoot of the comedy television series, Lollu Sabha. Intrigued by Babu's peculiar looks and physique, Ram Bala enquired if Babu wanted to become an actor and subsequently took him on board as a junior artiste. Babu also worked as an assistant director in the series, and helping write scenes for two years.[7][8] 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.[9]
He then rose to fame following his performances 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).[10] 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).[11] This was followed by his role in Kolamavu Kokila (2018) where his one-sided lover portrayal opposite Nayanthara was critically acclaimed[12] while the Kalyana Vayasu song[13] 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.[14] He acted for the first time as lead role in Dharmaprabhu (2019) which he play of role of Yamantaka.[15] He played a key role in Gurkha (2019). Babu is a security guard in this hostage drama written and directed by Sam Anton.[16]
Yogi Babu will next be seen in Sulthan, directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and co-starring Karthi and Rashmika Mandanna.[17]
Filmography
Films
- Upcoming projects
| Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dikkiloona | Dikkilona the scientist | Completed |
| Shaitan Ka Bachcha | delayed | |
| Sathuranga Vettai 2 | delayed | |
| Adangathey | delayed | |
| Nindru Kolvaan | filming | |
| Jagajala Killadi | completed | |
| Panni Kutty | filming | |
| Mandela | filming | |
| Vellai Yaanai | filming | |
| Kadaisi Vivasayi | filming | |
| Pistha | Post production | |
| Pei Mama | Post Production | |
| Kaaviyum Aaviyum Naduvula Devi | filming | |
| Poochandi | filming | |
| Saloon | filming | |
| Doctor | filming | |
| Valimai | filming |
Television
References
- "Happy Birthday Yogi Babu: 25 times the comedian made us ROFL". The New Indian Express. 22 July 2019. Retrieved 14 September 2019.
- Srinivasan, Sudhir (24 July 2015). "Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum: Small joys". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Yatchan Review: Hotchpotch of Mistaken Identities".
- 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}: Critic Review of Kaaka Muttai by Times of India".
- Vasudevan, K. V. (21 January 2017). "The scene stealer". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- "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 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Dharmaprabhu review. Dharmaprabhu Tamil movie review, story, rating". IndiaGlitz.com.
- "Yogi Babu leads the story in Tamil film 'Gurkha'". gulfnews.com. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
- R, Manoj Kumar (2 February 2021). "Sulthan teaser: Karthi battles a handful of villains". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2 February 2021.