Renowned Tamil cinema comedian Yogi Babu, known for sharing screen space with top stars like Rajinikanth, Vijay, and Ajith, participated as a special guest during the commentary of the
Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians match on Star Sports Tamil. During the session,
Yogi Babu had an engaging conversation with former Indian cricketer
Kris Srikkanth. During the interaction, Yogi Babu shared some insights about his upcoming films and confirmed his participation in 'Jailer 2.' Yogi Babu confirmed that he is filming for 'Jailer 2,' and he joined the commentary session after completing the shooting of the
Rajinikanth starrer. After Rajinikanth's reunion with
Nelson Dilipkumar for 'Jailer,' Yogi Babu is the first star to confirm his participation in the highly-awaited sequel.
Shooting for 'Jailer 2' Underway
Yogi Babu, who played a notable role in 'Jailer,' will once again share screen space with the superstar in the sequel. With the first installment becoming a massive success, expectations are high for the next chapter. Yogi Babu’s involvement adds to the excitement, as his comedic timing and chemistry with Rajinikanth were well-received by audiences. The shooting for 'Jailer 2' is happening firmly in Chennai, while Rajinikanth's recent picture with directors Karthik Subbaraj, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Nelson Dilipkumar went viral.
Yogi Babu's Strong Bond with Cricketer Natarajan Revealed
During the commentary session, it was also revealed that Yogi Babu shares a close friendship with cricketer Natarajan, and the two frequently stay in touch, speaking via video calls at least twice a week. He also mentioned that he had once been present during one of their calls. When Srikanth asked Yogi Babu about his connection with Natarajan, the actor replied, "Natarajan is like my younger brother by birth." Yogi Babu shares a close friendship not only with Natarajan but also with former Indian captain
MS Dhoni. He even played a key role in Dhoni’s first Tamil film production, during which Dhoni gifted him his cricket bat as a token of appreciation.