Youth (2026)
DirectorKen Karunaas
StarringKen Karunaas, Anishma Anilkumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Devadarshini
Watch onNetflix
Best for: Viewers who enjoy Tamil coming-of-age comedies about teenage romance and personal growth.
Where to watch Youth online in India
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Youth OTT release date
| Theatrical release (India) | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| OTT / digital release (India) | 16 April 2026 |
| Gap between theatre and OTT | 28 days |
| Streaming now on | Netflix |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Youth story (no spoilers)
Youth is a Tamil comedy-romance-drama centred on Praveen, a 15-year-old boy who decides that before school ends he must find true love. As he moves through several relationships and heartbreaks, Praveen starts to grasp what love actually means. The film follows how these experiences shape his growth, maturity and outlook on life. It is a coming-of-age story with a light comic tone and romantic ups and downs, and it runs 141 minutes.
Should you watch Youth?
Watch it for
- Ken Karunaas directs and plays the lead role of Praveen, so the film carries a strong personal stamp from its filmmaker.
- The cast includes Suraj Venjaramoodu as Unnikrishnan, Devadarshini as Saroja and Anishma Anilkumar as Kanagavalli, alongside several younger actors.
- G. V. Prakash Kumar composes the music for this Tamil comedy-romance-drama.
- The story focuses on a 15-year-old's search for love and the lessons that follow, which gives the film a coming-of-age angle.
Skip it if
- You prefer films with a single central plot rather than a series of relationships and heartbreaks.
- You are looking for a fast-paced or action-heavy movie; this is a comedy-romance-drama with a 141-minute runtime.
- You want a film aimed strictly at adults; Youth carries a U/A 13+ certificate and centres on a 15-year-old.
Youth cast
Ken Karunaasas Praveen
Anishma Anilkumaras Kanagavalli
Suraj Venjaramooduas Unnikrishnan
Devadarshinias Saroja
Meenakshi Dineshas Preshika
Priyanshi Yadavas Sonal
Abison Thevarasaas Guna
Nalinias GraceYouth movie details
| Director | Ken Karunaas |
|---|---|
| Writer | Ken Karunaas |
| Music | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Cinematography | Viki |
| Producer | Karuppiah C Ram, Sulochana Kumar |
| Release date | 19 March 2026 |
| Runtime | 2h 21m (141 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Original title | யூத் |
| Certificate (India) | U/A 13+ |
| Budget | $752,800 (approx.) |
| Worldwide box office | $7.5 million (approx.) |
Parental guide: is Youth family friendly?
With a U/A 13+ certificate and a comedy-romance-drama tone, this is a general guide for parents of teenagers. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Youth is a straightforward coming-of-age comedy-drama about a 15-year-old's search for love. Ken Karunaas directs and leads a cast that includes Suraj Venjaramoodu and Devadarshini. If you like Tamil films about teenage romance and growing up, it is worth a look.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Youth online in India?
Youth is listed for streaming in India on Netflix. The OTT release date in India is 2026-04-16.
When did Youth release in theatres?
Youth was released in theatres in India on 2026-03-19.
Who is in the cast of Youth?
The cast includes Ken Karunaas as Praveen, Anishma Anilkumar as Kanagavalli, Suraj Venjaramoodu as Unnikrishnan, Devadarshini as Saroja, Meenakshi Dinesh as Preshika, Priyanshi Yadav as Sonal, Abison Thevarasa as Guna and Sarath as Babloo.
Who directed Youth?
Youth is directed by Ken Karunaas, who also plays the lead role of Praveen.
What is the runtime and certificate of Youth?
Youth runs for 141 minutes and has a U/A 13+ certificate in India.
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