He is the grandson of Tamil film actor Thengai Srinivasan.
[1][2] Yogi made his acting debut in the romantic film Azhagiya Asura opposite then newcomer Regina Cassandra.
[3] His acting was well received with one critic noting that "The confidence with which the debutant essays his role, the ease with which he emotes and expresses the character's various moods, Yogi's work is more like that of a seasoned veteran"[4] and another critic opined that "He has come up trumps playing the lead role.
The ease with which he emotes and his dedication to excel on screen promises a bright future for the youth".
One critic wrote that "Yogi has performed his role convincingly".