Yogi Babu | |
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Born | Arani, Tamil Nadu, India | 22 July 1985
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Years active | 2009-present |
Spouse | Manju Bhargavi (m. 2020) |
Honours | Kalaimamani (2020) [1] |
Yogi Babu (born 22 July 1985 [2] ) is an Indian actor and comedian, who appears in Tamil films. He has won Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Kolamavu Kokila (2018), Pariyerum Perumal (2018), Love Today (2022) and Maaveeran (2023). [3] [4] [5] [6] He is also a recipient of three SIIMA Awards. [7] [8] [9]
Yogi Babu was born on 22 July 1985 in Arani, his father was a havildar in the Indian Army, so Babu travelled extensively as a child, as a result of which he studied in Jammu in the early 1990s. [10]
Babu married Manju Bhargavi on 5 February 2020 in an intimate ceremony held at their ancestral temple in Tiruttani. [11] [12]
Babu worked as an assistant director in the Lollu Sabha , and helped writing scenes for two years. [13] [14] 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) [15] while he also featured in the Hindi film, Chennai Express alongside Shah Rukh Khan. [16]
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). [17] 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). [18] This was followed by his role in Kolamavu Kokila (2018) where his one-sided lover portrayal opposite Nayanthara was critically acclaimed [19] while the Kalyana Vayasu song [20] 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. [21] He acted for the first time as lead role in Dharmaprabhu (2019) which he play of role of Yamantaka. [22] He played a key role in Gurkha (2019). Babu is a security guard in this hostage drama written and directed by Sam Anton. [23]
Starting his career as a comic relief in many films, 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. [24] He later played in leading roles as Pei Mama (2021), Panni Kutty (2022), Bommai Nayagi (2023), Yaanai Mugathaan (2023), Lucky Man (2023), Thookudurai (2024) and Boomer Uncle (2024).
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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2009 | Yogi | Aspiring actor | Credited as Babu |
Sirithal Rasipen | Henchman | uncredited role [25] | |
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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2010 | Paiyaa | Telugu rowdy gang member | Credited as Babu |
Thillalangadi | Maasi's sidekick | uncredited role [26] | |
2011 | Velayudham | Villager | |
Thoonga Nagaram | Radha's fan | ||
Rajapattai | Azhagu | ||
2012 | Kalakalappu | Malaikotta Shankar | |
Attakathi | Dinakaran's friend | ||
Kai | Puyal Perumal'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 | |
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 | ||
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 | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Won, 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 | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Won, Vikatan Award Best Comedian-Male | |
Echcharikkai | Frank De Souza | ||
Avalukkenna Azhagiya Mugam | Arivu's friend | ||
Seemaraja | Ravana | Uncredited in song "Varum Anna Varathu" [27] | |
Pariyerum Perumal | Anand | Won, Vikatan Award Best Comedian-Male | |
Sarkar | Kaushik | ||
Kaatrin Mozhi | Mahesh Babu | Cameo | |
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 | ||
Gorilla | Pickpocket | ||
Gurkha | Babu | ||
Jackpot | Rahul | ||
Comali | Mani | Won, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
Zombie | Pistol Raj | ||
Namma Veettu Pillai | Lawyer | Cameo | |
Petromax | Paal Pandi | ||
Puppy | Senior | ||
Bigil | Donald | ||
Butler Balu | Ajaykumar's friend | ||
Action | Jack | ||
Jada | Messi | ||
Iruttu | Vanangamudi | Cameo | |
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Himself | ||
Chennai 2 Bangkok | Dissatisfied husband | ||
50/50 | Kai Kulandhai | ||
Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
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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 | ||
Karnan | Vadamalaiyaan | ||
Vanakkam Da Mappillai | Himself | Guest appearance | |
Vellai Yaanai | Kolukattai | ||
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 | |
Yaanai | Jimmy | ||
Panni Kutty | Thittani | ||
Kichi Kichi | Boss | ||
The Legend | Dada | ||
Naane Varuvean | Guna | ||
Pistha | Mark | ||
Repeat Shoe | Maari | ||
Love Today | Yogi | Won, Vikatan Award Best Comedian-Male | |
Coffee with Kadhal | "Wedding planner" Vignesh "MasterChef" Mahesh "Photographer" Lingesh "Mango player" Mukesh | ||
Dha Dha | |||
Oh My Ghost | Raja Guru | ||
Mofussil | Surya's friend | ||
2023 | Varisu | Kicha | |
Bommai Nayagi | Velu | ||
The Great Indian Kitchen | Achan | ||
Irumban | Blade | ||
Ghosty | Mental hospital patient | ||
Yaanai Mugathaan | Ganesan | ||
Tamilarasan | Rowdy | ||
Pichaikkaran 2 | Maddy | ||
Karungaapiyam | Pacha Satta Naran | ||
Kasethan Kadavulada | Babu | ||
Takkar | Varada Rajan and Don Max | ||
Maaveeran | Kumar | Won, Vikatan Award Best Comedian-Male | |
Let's Get Married | Mahindra | ||
Jailer | Vimal | ||
Partner | Kalyanaraman | ||
Karumegangal Kalaigindrana | Veeramani | ||
Lucky Man | Murugan | ||
Jawan | Health Minister's secretary | Tamil version | |
Dhillu Irundha Poradu | |||
Shot Boot Three | Thala Kumar | ||
Kuiko | Malaiyappan | ||
Sarakku | |||
2024 | Ayalaan | Tyson | |
Thookudurai | Manna | ||
Local Sarakku | Saravanan's friend | ||
Siren | Velankanni | ||
Yaavarum Vallavare | Cameraman | ||
Boomer Uncle | Nesam | ||
Romeo | Vikram | ||
Rathnam | Moorthy | ||
Aranmanai 4 | Mason | ||
Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | Saravanan | Malayalam film [28] [29] | |
Haraa | Lawyer | [30] | |
Teenz | Thanikachalam | Special appearance [31] | |
Boat | Kumaran | [32] | |
Andhagan | Murali | [33] | |
The Greatest of All Time | Diamond Babu | [34] | |
Gajaana† | TBA | [35] | |
Kanguva † | TBA | ||
The Raja Saab † | TBA | Telugu film | |
Medical Miracle† | TBA | [36] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004–2007 | Lollu Sabha | ||
2012–2013 | My Name Is Mangamma | Pappu Dhadha | |
2021 | Navarasa | Velusamy | |
2024 | Chutney Sambar | Sachin Babu "Sachu" / Vignesh Babu | [37] |
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