Yogi Da

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Yogi Da
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Theatrical release poster
Directed byGoutham Krishna
Written byGoutham Krishna
Produced byV. Senthil Kumar
Starring
CinematographyS KA Boopathi
Edited byG. Sasikumar
Music by Deepak Dev
Production
company
Sri Monica Cine Films
Release date
  • 6 February 2026 (2026-02-06)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Yogi Da is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by debutant Goutham Krishna starring Sai Dhanshika in the lead role alongside Kabir Duhan Singh, Sayaji Shinde and others in important roles. The film is produced by V. Senthil Kumar under his Sri Monica Cine Films banner, the film has cinematography handled by S KA Boopathi, editing done by G. Sasikumar, and music composed by Deepak Dev.

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Yogi Da released in theatres on 6 February 2026.

Cast

Production

After the release of Kaalakkoothu (2018), Sai Dhanshika was announced to join hands with Goutham Krishna for her next starring herself in the lead role. [1] The film marks Goutham's debut as the director, who had earlier worked as an assistant to Sibi Malayil and Chakri Toleti. [2] Principal photography began on 10 December 2018. [3] The film stars Kabir Duhan Singh in an important role. [4] Produced by V. Senthil Kumar under his Sri Monica Cine Films banner, the film has cinematography handled by S KA Boopathi, editing done by G. Sasikumar, and action choreography by G. Ganesh Kumar. [5] The film's trailer was released by Vishal on 24 May 2025. [6]

Music

The film has music composed by Deepak Dev, marking his return to Tamil after Sadhu Miranda (2008). [7] The pre-release audio launch event took place in mid-May 2025. [8]

Release and reception

Yogi Da released in theatres on 6 February 2026. [9] Akshay Kumar of Cinema Express gave 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "With its cloying commitment, Yogi Da reduces women’s equality to caricature, turning the protagonist into a performative symbol rather than a fully lived character." [10] Dinamalar rated the film with 2 out of 5 stars. [11]

References

  1. Rajendran, Gopinath (2018-12-11). "Sai Dhanshika's next titled Yogi Da". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  2. Subramanian, Anupama (2018-12-11). "Kabali's Yogi' returns in new avatar | Kabali's Yogi' returns in new avatar". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  3. "It's action time for Sai Dhanshika with 'Yogi Da'". The Times of India. 2018-12-10. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  4. "The film industry here made me what I am today: Kabir Duhan Singh". The Times of India. 2019-02-16. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  5. Mullappilly, Sreejith (2025-05-24). "Yogi Da Trailer: Sai Dhanshika fights goons with a football in this actioner". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  6. "Vishal cheers soon-to-be wife Sai Dhanshika, drops first trailer of 'Yogi Da'". The Times of India. 2025-05-25. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  7. Features, C. E. (2019-04-21). "Music director Deepak Dev returns to Tamil cinema after a decade with Yogi Da". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  8. "Vishal and Sai Dhanshika announce their official marriage date at 'Yogi Da' audio launch". The Times of India. 2025-05-19. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  9. "Sai Dhanshika's long-delayed Yogi Da gets new release date". Cinema Express. 2026-01-26. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  10. Kumar, Akshay (2026-02-06). "Yogi Da Movie Review: A toothless women empowerment film". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2026-02-06.
  11. "யோகிடா - விமர்சனம் {2/5} : யோகிடா - தன்ஷிகாவின் ஆக் ஷனை பார்த்து பார்வையாளர்கள் மிரண்டு இருக்க வேண்டும். ஆனால், விஷால் மட்டுமே பயப்பட வாய்ப்பு! - Yogida". cinema.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 2026-02-06.