Kenatha Kanom (2026): Release date, plot, cast, OTT platform; All about Suresh Sangaiah’s last film, starring Yogi Babu

Kenatha Kanom (2026): Here is everything you need to know about Yogi Babu's rural drama directed by late Suresh Sangaiah

Kenatha Kanom

Kenatha Kanom is an upcoming Tamil film starring actor-comedian Yogi Babu in the lead role. The film is a rural comedy drama that is set to release in theatres this week. The advance bookings for the film have begun, and before reserving your tickets, here is everything you need to know about Kenatha Kanom film.

What is Kenatha Kanom (2026) Release date, plot, cast, OTT platform?

What is Kenatha Kanom release date?

Kenatha Kanom is set to release in theatres this week. The makers have announced the release date as March 13. It is to be noted that Kenatha Kanom will be a posthumous release for director Suresh Sangaiah.

What is Kenatha Kanom trailer about?

The trailer of Kenatha Kanom was released by the makers a few days back. The trailer reveals that Yogi Babu plays a local temple priest, who has his eyes set on a girl. However what comes between them is the girl's father refusing to give her hand in marriage to Yogi Babu because the latter's village is drought-stricken and water starved. Soon, he decides to dig a well, but instead find a skeleton that soon attracts the government officials. The trailer gives a glimpse of what to expect from the film; a rural comedy drama and how the villagers retrieve their rights.

What is Kenatha Kanom plot?

Kenatha Kanom is set in a village that is water-starved as the residents face severe drought issues. In this situation, they all come together to dig a well. But a startling discovery they make lead to the archaeological department take control of their village. The rest of Kenatha Kanom is about what happens to the villagers and if their problems were solved.

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Who is cast and crew of Kenatha Kanom?

Yogi Babu leads Kenatha Kanom with the rural drama being the last directorial of filmmaker Suresh Sangaiah. The cast of Kenatha Kanom includes actors Lovelyn Chandrasekhar, Ramakrishnan, Raichel Rabecca, George Mariyam, Mottai Rajendiran, Kavitha Barathi, Kalaipandiyan, Hello Kandasamy and many others. The technical crew includes Nivas K Prasanna scoring the music and V Thiyagarajan as the cinematographer. R Ramar has edited the rural drama.

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What is Kenatha Kanom OTT platform?

Kenatha Kanom is presented by JioHotstar and is part of the streaming platform’s content slate this year. Naturally, after its theatrical release, Kenatha Kanom will release on JioHotstar. Subscribers of OTTplay Premium can also watch the rural drama after its big screen run.

What is Kenatha Kanom runtime and censor?

The runtime of Kenatha Kanom is 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a crisp film. The film has been censored U, making it a film that can be viewed by all age groups.

Kenatha Kanom FAQs

Q. What is Kenatha Kanom about?

A. Kenatha Kanom is about a drought-stricken village who decide to dig a well, but end up letting archaeological department take control of their place after they make a startling discovery.

Q. When is Kenatha Kanom releasing?

A. A release date for Kenatha Kanom is set on March 13.

Q. Who is Kenatha Kanom director?

A. Late Suresh Sangaiah has helmed Kenatha Kanom.

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