The Tamil coming‑of‑age romantic comedy Youth, written and directed by Ken Karunas who also stars in the lead, is set to start streaming on Netflix from April 16, 2026. The film had a successful four‑week theatrical run after its March 19, 2026 release, and now moves to digital as a Netflix‑exclusive OTT premiere.
When and where to watch
- Platform: Netflix (post‑theatrical digital rights; no other Indian OTT has picked it up yet).
- Date: Available from April 16, 2026, at the start of the day in India (local time).
- Languages: The streaming version will carry the original Tamil audio, plus Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs, making it accessible across multiple regions.
About the film
Youth features Ken Karunas in the lead role as Praveen, a teenager navigating love and self-discovery, alongside Anishma Anilkumar, who plays the female lead Kanaga (Kanakavalli). The supporting cast includes Suraj Venjaramoodu as Praveen’s father Unnikrishnan and Devadarshini as his mother Saroja, bringing emotional depth to the family dynamic. The film also features Meenakshi Dinesh as Preshika and Priyanshi Yadav as Sonal in key roles, along with a wider ensemble including Nalini as the school principal and actors like Abison Thevarasa, Eshwar Santhanalakshmi, Sarath, Karen Vincent, and Sony Daffodil, who portray friends and supporting characters. Together, the cast brings to life a coming-of-age narrative centred on youth, relationships, and emotional growth.
Youth performed strongly at the box office and emerged as a commercial success, especially considering its modest budget. Overall, the film grossed approximately ₹53 crore worldwide, making it one of the better-performing Tamil films of the year.
–Samuthiran
