Yogi
Yogi is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Yogi began their career in 2006. With 30 credits to their name, Yogi remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, Yogi's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.
Biography
Yogi Srinivasan, grandson of legendary Tamil comedian Thengai Srinivasan, is a Tamil film actor best known for his debut in the 2006 romantic drama Azhagiya Asura opposite Regina Cassandra. He played the lead role of Krishna in Sivi (2007), a Tamil remake of the Thai horror film Shutter, and reprised the character in Sivi 2 (2022), where his appearance was reconstructed using computer graphics. He also appeared in the Tamil horror thriller Pizza 3: The Mummy (2023), directed by Mohan Govind. No major awards are documented for his work, and his career has been marked by long gaps between film appearances.
Career Milestones
Film debut as lead actor
View film →Appeared in horror film Sivi as Krishna
Return to cinema after hiatus with Sivi 2
View film →Appeared in Pizza 3: The Mummy
View film →Iconic Roles
Sivi
A guilt-ridden photographer haunted by the ghost of a woman he accidentally ran over. Yogi's most iconic and critically praised role in this Tamil remake of the Thai horror film Shutter (2004).
Azhagiya Asura
Romantic comedy lead in his debut film, co-starring opposite Regina Cassandra in her debut. Critics praised his natural ease and confidence on screen.
Sivi 2
Reprised his iconic role from the 2007 original via CG recreation in this prequel that explores the same supernatural mythology set in an asylum.
Defining Moments
Debut performance as the romantic lead opposite Regina Cassandra's debut; Yogi carried the film as the grandson of legendary comedian Thengai Srinivasan, drawing comparisons to his grandfather's legacy
Marked the entry of a third-generation cinema personality into Tamil films; also notable as Regina Cassandra's debut, giving the film retrospective significance as both leads went on to further careers
View film →Restrained, controlled portrayal of Krishna — a photographer haunted by a ghost appearing in his photographs — praised specifically for avoiding over-the-top screaming typical of Tamil horror films of the era
Critics cited Yogi as 'one of the most impressive actors one has seen in recent times' for this performance; the role became his most critically recognised work and the film helped evolve Tamil horror cinema toward genre-faithful narratives
Return to the screen after a long hiatus in the sequel to his most acclaimed film, reprising his horror genre presence in an adaptation of the Korean horror Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum
Marked Yogi's comeback after years away from the industry, demonstrating loyalty to the franchise that defined his career
View film →Yogi by the Numbers
If you watched every Yogi film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 9 hours. Most-paired with K. R. Senthil Nathan — 2 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →Collaboration Network
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Yogi has worked most frequently with K. R. Senthil Nathan (2 films).
Legacy & Influence
Yogi is a supporting actor in Tamil cinema whose career, based on available film credits, appears to be defined by roles in genre films, particularly within horror and thriller narratives. His earliest documented work is in the 2006 film 'Azhagiya Asura', though his specific role remains uncredited. This suggests a long-standing, if low-profile, presence in the industry. His filmography indicates a specialization in projects that often fall into the B-movie or direct-to-digital category, a vital segment of regional cinema that caters to specific audience tastes. His involvement in the 'Pizza' horror franchise with 'Pizza 3: The Mummy' (2023), despite the film's critical reception, places him within a commercially significant series known for its innovative concepts in Tamil horror. Similarly, 'Sivi 2' (2022) is a sequel to a survival thriller, further cementing his association with high-concept genre filmmaking. Yogi's contribution lies in his consistent participation as a reliable ensemble player in these niche productions. Actors like him form the backbone of the industry, enabling the completion of numerous films that might not feature major stars but fulfill specific market demands and provide employment for countless technicians and artists. His career trajectory, moving from uncredited roles to named supporting parts, reflects a common path for character actors who build a filmography through persistence and specialization. While not a widely recognized public figure, his work contributes to the diversity and volume of Tamil cinema's output, particularly in the digital streaming era where such genre content finds a ready audience. His legacy is that of a working actor whose presence supports the ecosystem of commercial filmmaking beyond the spotlight of lead roles.


