Yogi Srinivasan
Yogi Srinivasan is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Yogi Srinivasan began their career in 2007. With 30 credits to their name and an average audience rating of 7.1, Yogi Srinivasan remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. An emerging voice in Tamil cinema, Yogi Srinivasan is already attracting significant attention for their distinctive work.
Biography
Yogi Srinivasan, known professionally as Yogi, is a Tamil film actor and the grandson of legendary Tamil comedian Thengai Srinivasan (1937–1987). He made his acting debut as the lead in the romantic film Azhagiya Asura (2006), opposite newcomer Regina Cassandra, followed by the horror film Sivi (2007), a Tamil remake of the Thai film Shutter (2004), in which he played Krishna, a photographer haunted by a mysterious shadow in his photographs. Sivi received positive reviews, with Sify.com noting that 'Yogi as Krishna is one of the most impressive actors one has seen in recent times,' distinguishing him for understated, naturalistic performances in genre cinema.
Career Milestones
Acting debut as lead in romantic film opposite Regina Cassandra
Starred in horror film as Krishna, remake of Thai film Shutter (2004)
View film →Reprised role in prequel sequel
View film →Iconic Roles
Sivi
Lead role as a young photographer who accidentally runs over a woman on a deserted road and is haunted by mysterious shadows appearing in his photographs. The film is a Tamil remake of the 2004 Thai horror film Shutter.
Yogi Srinivasan by the Numbers
If you watched every Yogi Srinivasan film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 2 hours.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →Career Analytics
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Legacy & Influence
Yogi Srinivasan is a character actor known for his work in Tamil cinema, with a career primarily defined by supporting roles. His most notable and critically recognized performance came in the 2007 film 'Sivi', where he portrayed the character Krishna. The film, a psychological thriller, featured Srinivasan in a pivotal role that contributed to the movie's tense narrative and was noted for its emotional depth. His performance was a key element in the film receiving positive reviews and achieving a respectable audience rating. While his filmography may not be extensive in leading roles, his work in 'Sivi' demonstrated a capacity for compelling character acting that left a mark on the specific genre within Tamil cinema. His career trajectory illustrates the importance of character actors in enriching narratives and providing strong foundational performances that elevate the main storyline. Without a widely documented biography or a long list of headline films, his contribution remains anchored to this significant role, which continues to be a reference point for his acting abilities. He represents the cadre of dedicated performers who, through specific memorable performances, secure a place in the industry's collective memory and contribute to the diversity of roles on screen.
