Youth
15-year-old Praveen enters adolescence determined to find true love before school ends. Through relationships and heartbreaks, he discovers love's real meaning, shaping his maturity and outlook on life.
Directed by Ken Karunas · Drama · Romance · 2h 20m · 2026
Trailer
Director
Ken Karunas
Writer
Ken Karunas
Studio
Paarvathaa Entertainments
Release
2026
Runtime
2h 20m
Genres
Drama, Romance
Full Plot
A 16-year-old boy named Praveen navigates adolescence and first love amidst his mischievous school days. He meets a girl from another class, Preshika, who shares his feelings but warns him about her strict father's disapproval. As they part ways for a week, Praveen finds himself drawn to another girl, Sonal, leading to a complicated web of relationships and misunderstandings when Preshika returns.
Cast & Characters
Praveen
Ken Karunaas
Unnikrishnan
Suraj Venjaramoodu
Praveen Unnikrishnan
Ken Karunas
Preshika
Meenakshi Dinesh
Sonal
Priyanshi Yadav
Grace, the school principal
Nalini
Guna, Praveen's friend
Abison Thevarasa (Chinna Thamizha)
David, Praveen's friend
Eshwar Santhanalakshmi
Babloo, Praveen's friend
Sarath
Anugraha, Sonal's friend and Mukesh's love interest
Karen Vincent
Did You Know?
Youth is a coming-of-age drama exploring adolescent love, directed by and starring Ken Karunas.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-07-29
The film was officially announced in October 2025 under the tentative title Production 01, as it the debut production of Paarvathaa.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Youth holds a 7.0/10 on IMDb from approximately 8,600 votes, indicating a well-received coming-of-age drama.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available yet.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedYouth's solid 7.0/10 across a substantial vote base suggests the coming-of-age drama resonated well with its audience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Youth's IMDb rating?+
Youth has a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb from 8,600 votes.
Is Youth good? What are critics saying?+
Youth holds a 7.0/10 on IMDb from approximately 8,600 votes, indicating a well-received coming-of-age drama.
How long is Youth?+
Youth has a runtime of 2h 20m.
Who directed Youth?+
Youth was directed by Ken Karunas.
Where can I watch Youth?+
Youth is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Youth received generally positive reviews from critics, with some praising the film's lighthearted tone and genuine heart, while others noted it stumbles in places and relies on convenience. The movie was found to be entertaining but lacking depth or substance. Overall, opinions were divided between those who enjoyed its breezy pace and relatable moments, and those who felt it needed more development.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)The reaction to the movie "Youth" appears to be largely positive, with viewers expressing enthusiasm for its trailer. Many comments feature thalapathy references and enthusiastic reactions, such as the mention of One After VJ Siddhu's videos. The use of emojis like ❤️🔥 and 😂 also suggests a high level of excitement among fans.
From the trailer's comments
1:42 youth thalapathy reference ❤💥👺
@KalaiEdits7 · 3601 likesThanks for the opportunity ken bro🫂🤍
@S.ManiikandanYT · 19318 likesWho is One after Vj Siddhu Vlogs Motta Madi Party🙌🏻❤️🔥
@movietrack2010 · 838 likesMr.kettavan unexpected 😂😂😂😮😮😮❤❤❤
@Hemavathi-q1t · 5141 likes0:15 Surajettan Scored 🤣🤣📈📈🔥🔥
@akreviews2255 · 1713 likesKen❌ Kenner ✅ who's after VJ Sidhu vlogs
@KishoreKishore-n5l · 626 likesNot only title used also aal thotta song also used😂😂
@Shanela-u1r · 2106 likesTamil Cinema during exam 📈📈📈😅
@lokesh_20xx · 4192 likes
