In an ambitious, record-shattering move for Tamil cinema, versatile actor and comedian Yogi Babu is locked to portray 11 distinct characters in an upcoming grand-budget pan-Indian film. Helmed by debutant director R. Kishore Kumar (a former associate of Mohan Raja), this high-octane comedy-action-thriller features Yogi Babu stepping into massive new territory as he plays everything from the primary protagonist to the ultimate antagonist.
Yogi Babu takes on hero, villain, and nine more distinct characters
The makers have revealed that Yogi Babu will be seen playing all the 11 major characters in the film, right from the protagonist to the antagonist. The roles are also dual characters, with each having a different look, body language, and even a unique language or dialect. The bold casting choice is likely to take the actor into unknown territory and could very well become a defining moment in his career. The feat also trumps the perennial talk of Kamal Haasan playing ten characters in ‘Dasavathaaram’ and is one of the most discussed productions in progress today.
Action thriller revolves around a high-stakes black box mission
The tale commences with a perplexing crash of the helicopter of the Indian Army. The team embarks on a challenging task of retrieving the lost black box of the helicopter to uncover the reality of the crash. They face various twists, thrilling action scenes, and funny moments in their quest. Alongside Yogi Babu, the film features Aditi Ravi, Redin Kingsley, VTV Ganesh, Panju Subbu and A. Venkatesh in key roles. The first schedule has already been completed, while the next phase of filming is planned in the United Kingdom and Kenya.
Another challenging lead role for the versatile actor
Over the years, Yogi Babu has grown from being one of Tamil cinema’s busiest comedians to a dependable lead actor with successful films such as ‘Dharma Prabhu,’ ‘Gurkha,’ ‘Mandela,’ ‘Yaanai Mugathaan,’ ‘Lucky Man,’ ‘Boomer Uncle,’ and ‘Thookudurai.’ He has also delivered memorable supporting performances in films like ‘Kolamaavu Kokila.’ Yogi Babu, who has essayed 11 contrasting roles in a single film, is now all set to take up one of the biggest acting challenges of his career, and expectations are sky high for what could be a truly one-of-a-kind entertainer.
