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Yogi Babu Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 17, 2026 • 4 min read

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Date of birth22 July 1985

Age40 Years

BirthplaceArani, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor, Comedian

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseManju Bhargavi

FamilySon - Name Not Known Father - Srinivasan Babu Mother - Name Not Known

Yogi Babu Biography

Yogi Babu is an Indian actor and comedian from Arani, Tamil Nadu, known for his prolific work in Tamil cinema and a string of acclaimed comic performances.

Early life and background

Yogi Babu was born on 22 July 1985 in Arani, Tamil Nadu. He spent part of his schooling in Jammu during the early 1990s, a period that coincided with his father’s service in the Indian Army. Raised in a family with military connections, his father is named Srinivasan Babu and served as a havildar. Babu’s upbringing included travel and exposure to diverse places because of his father’s postings.

Career

Yogi Babu began his onscreen journey in television. In the early 2000s he was discovered by director Rambhala and joined the comedy series Lollu Sabha, which aired on Vijay TV. He worked closely on the show, including serving as an assistant director and contributing to scene work over a two-year stretch. Television provided the platform that led him into films.

His cinematic debut came in 2009 with the Tamil film Yogi, in which he played an aspiring actor; he later adopted the film’s title as part of his stage name. He had small roles through the next several years, appearing in films such as Sirithal Rasipen (2009), Paiyaa (2010), Thillalangadi (2010), Velayudham (2011) and others, gradually building his profile as a dependable comic performer.

By the mid-2010s Yogi Babu had become a familiar presence in Tamil cinema. He gained broader recognition for comedic parts in films including Maan Karate (2014), Yaamirukka Bayamey (2014) and Kaaka Muttai (2015). In 2016 he appeared in more than twenty films, with notable credits that year including Aandavan Kattalai, Virumandikum Sivanandikum, Kuttrame Thandanai and Veera Sivaji, among others. His comic timing and distinctive on-screen persona led to industry awards and growing acclaim.

The period around 2018–2019 brought several standout performances. In Kolamavu Kokila (2018) he played Sekar, a one-sided lover, and a sequence from the film received widespread public attention. His supporting turn as Anand in Pariyerum Perumal (2018) was singled out with an award for Best Comedian and earned him personal praise for the film’s social impact. In 2019 he took on lead roles, including in Dharmaprabhu and Gurkha, while continuing to appear in a varied slate of films such as Comali, Zombie, Bigil and Namma Veettu Pillai.

Yogi Babu’s filmography has been extensive and diverse, spanning supporting and lead roles across many releases. He has also crossed into Hindi cinema, appearing in Chennai Express (2013) as a Sri Lankan smuggler. On television he has additional credits, including the series My Name Is Mangamma (2012–2013).

Public profile

Known primarily as a comedian, Yogi Babu has collected multiple industry honours, including several SIIMA Awards and multiple Vikatan Awards for Best Comedian. He is a three-time recipient of the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award and has won other recognitions such as Zee Cine Awards Tamil. Critics and audiences have repeatedly acknowledged his comic work and his contributions to several socially resonant films.

Outside of acting, he maintains a simple public persona. Interviews reference his reluctance to dwell on the painful details of his early struggles, out of concern for his family. He has spoken about finding solace in spirituality and regularly visiting temples, including the Murugan temple at Thiruttani. Fitness is part of his routine and he is known to work out at the gym. Despite success, he continues everyday habits such as riding a two-wheeler and visiting local shops and tea stalls.

Personal life

Yogi Babu is married to Manju Bhargavi; the couple married on 5 February 2020 in an arranged ceremony at their ancestral temple in Tiruttani. In March 2021 they were blessed with a son. He is identified with the zodiac sign Cancer and holds Indian nationality.

Latest updates

In recent years Yogi Babu has continued to be an active and prolific presence in Tamil films, with credits including Mandela (2021) and a steady stream of releases through 2022 and 2023. He won Best Comedian (Tamil) at the South Indian International Movie Awards in September 2023 for his work in Love Today, underscoring his continued recognition within the industry.

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Recent Work

Love Today

Won Best Comedian (Tamil) at the South Indian International Movie Awards (September 2023).

2023
Mandela

Performance earned Outstanding Performance of the Year at SIIMA (2022).

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Debuted in Tamil film Yogi (2009) and adopted the title as his stage name
  2. Breakthrough and prolific output in mid-2010s with over 20 films in 2016
  3. Award-winning comedic performances in Aandavan Kattalai, Kolamavu Kokila and Pariyerum Perumal
  4. Lead roles in Dharmaprabhu and Gurkha (2019) and continued high-profile supporting roles thereafter
  5. Multiple awards including SIIMA, Vikatan Awards and Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
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When was Yogi Babu born?

Yogi Babu was born on 22 July 1985.

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Yogi Babu is publicly listed as married to Manju Bhargavi.