Kollywood is probably the only industry which still has the practice of allotting exclusive scenes to comedians rather than only bringing in comedy as the part of the story. Comedians are stars in their own right; Santhanam had a period when all movies, by default, had a role for him. After Kolamavu Kokila, Yogi Babu has been having a windfall – almost all movies that are announced inevitably have a role for him. An actor’s professional sincerity also plays a role in staying on such a wave of popularity. Yogi Babu, who is currently involved with two movies that are being produced by the Lyca Prodcutions, has reportedly signed a two-film deal with the production house.

Panni Kutty

Lyca Productions had earlier signed Yogi Babu for their comedy film Pannikutty. Director Anu Charan, of Kirumi fame is at the helm of this movie which also had comedian Karunakaran (our own Arumai Pragasam from Soothu Kavvum) and Dindugal I. Leoni in significant parts. Following this, he was roped in for a role in Rajinikanth’s much-awaited Darbar. Yogi Babu has already finished his scenes for Darbar and will have to return only for the final touches. Reportedly, Lyca Productions found the association with Yogi Babu hassle-free and has signed a two-film deal with the actor.

Darbar leaked pic

Some of Yogi Babu’s upcoming projects are Jaikkira Kudhiri directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, 100% Kaadhal with GV Prakash, Karthik Girish’s Shaithan Ka Bachcha, Sadhuranga Vettai 2 with Nirmal Kumar, Sam Anton’s Gurkha, Jayam Ravi’s Comali and Dhanush-Vetri Maaran’s Asuran. Dharmaprabhu, which has Yogi Babu in the lead role, has been having a successful run at the theatres since its release on June 28.