5 reasons to watch Yogi Babu’s survival drama

The 2024 Tamil film Boat starring Yogi Babu is now streaming on Aha Tamil. Alternatively, the film is also available on the OTTplay Premium app. Written and directed by Chimbudeven, the film is a historical survival drama based on true events. If you haven’t seen the film yet, here are five reasons why you should stream the film this weekend.

Boat out on OTT: 5 reasons to watch the film ‘Yogi Babu’

Exciting survival drama

Genre-wise, “Boat” is a survival drama set primarily on a boat stranded in the middle of the ocean. The film revolves around a group of people from different walks of life and parts of India who board a boat amid the Japanese bombing of India. Set in the pre-independence era, the film gives you a thrilling experience of how the group survives, especially after they learn that one of them is a terrorist.

The lead actor of Chimbudeven’s film is Yogi Babu, who is known for his comic timing. The actor plays a Chennai-based fisherman who owns the boat and claims his right as a son of the soil. He is also joined by actors like MS Bhaskar, Madhumitha, Chinni Jayanth, Chaams, Gouri Kishan and others. With each of them playing a unique role, Boat’s multi-star cast is one of the reasons to look out for the film.

Chimbudeven’s Indian reference

Chimbudeven, who briefly worked with Shankar in Indian 2, has included a small nod to the film in Boat. While you should watch and figure out how the two films are connected, the moment surprises you.

The main parts of Boat take place between the ocean. However, the film was shot on the waters of coastal Uvari village in Tiruvanamalai. The cast and crew overcame the challenges of making the film with limitations and obstacles, which can be seen in the film. The visual representation of the boat is an advantage to the film experience.

A mix of comedy and suspense

Since the film’s cast consists of artists known for their comic timing, ‘Boat’ is a perfect blend of comedy and suspense. While the film focuses on how the group will escape on the boat, the film is primarily driven by conversations that are a mix of comedy and suspense.