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Youth (2026 film)

Youth is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film written and directed by Ken Karunas, who also stars in the lead role.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Youth is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic comedy film written and directed by Ken Karunas, who also stars in the lead role. The film follows 15-year-old Praveen as he searches for true love during his school years. It was released theatrically on 19 March 2026.

Plot

Youth follows Praveen, a school student who enters adolescence determined to find true love before his school years end. The premise focuses on his relationships, heartbreaks and growing maturity.

Production

The film was written and directed by Ken Karunas in his directorial debut. Available sources identify him as both the filmmaker and the lead actor, with production credited to Paarvathaa Entertainments and related companies.

Release

Youth was released in theatres on 19 March 2026 in Tamil. A Telugu-dubbed version under the same title was released on 27 March 2026.

Reception

Available sources describe the film as receiving positive reviews and performing strongly at the box office. Some listings also describe it as a blockbuster.

Key facts

  • Youth is a 2026 Tamil-language film directed and written by Ken Karunas.
  • Ken Karunas also plays the lead role in the film.
  • The story centres on Praveen, a 15-year-old boy determined to find true love before school ends.
  • The film was released in theatres on 19 March 2026.
  • It was also dubbed in Telugu and released on 27 March 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is Youth (2026 film)?
Youth is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic comedy written and directed by Ken Karunas, who also stars in it.
Who stars in Youth?
The cast includes Ken Karunas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Devadarshini, Anishma Anilkumar, Meenakshi Dinesh and Priyanshi Yadav.
What is Youth about?
It follows 15-year-old Praveen as he tries to find true love before school ends, while learning about relationships and maturity.
When was Youth released?
Youth was released theatrically on 19 March 2026.
Was Youth released in other languages?
Yes. A Telugu-dubbed version under the same title was released on 27 March 2026.
Is Youth Ken Karunas’s directorial debut?
Yes. Available sources identify Youth as Ken Karunas’s directorial debut.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_(2026_film)
    Supports: Basic identification, release date, language, cast, director, plot, Telugu-dubbed release
  2. AlloCiné — https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=1000039898.html
    Supports: Release date, runtime, genre, synopsis, director, cast
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/youth_2026
    Supports: Synopsis, director, producer credits, genre, language, theatrical release information
  4. BookMyShow — https://www.bookmyshow.com/movies/chennai/youth/ET00485590
    Supports: Runtime, genre, rating, release date, synopsis
  5. OTTplay — https://www.ottplay.com/review/youth-movie-review-2026-ken-karunaas-is-mature-performer-in-a-coming-of-age-story-that-misses-depth/debfb00967397
    Supports: Plot details, character names, release context, critical response