Yogi Babu

Yogi Babu, born on 22 July 1985 in Arani, is an accomplished Indian actor and comedian, primarily known for his roles in Tamil films. Babu's father was a havildar in the Indian Army, leading to a nomadic childhood and an early education in Jammu in the 1990s. Babu began his career as an assistant director in the Lollu Sabha, spending two years writing scenes before making his feature film debut in the Ameer-starring movie 'Yogi' in 2009. His performance as an aspiring actor was well-received, and he subsequently adopted the title of the film as a prefix to his stage name. He continued on to appear as different characters in a variety of films, including roles as a goon in 'Paiyaa', a pimp in Sundar C's 'Kalakalappu', and a comedy rival to Sivakarthikeyan in 'Maan Karate'. Babu's breakthrough year came in 2016 where he featured in 20 films, and received critical acclaim for his role in 'Aandavan Kattalai'. He also created significant buzz with his role in 'Dharmaprabhu', where he played the character Yamantaka. His comic timing, versatility, and natural acting skills have made him a popular choice in the Tamil film industry. Over the years, he has not only provided comic relief in many films, but also played leading roles in several small budget films, earning critical acclaim.