Kiran Abbavaram Unveils First Look of Ken Karunaas’ Youth
The Tamil film Youth is slowly gaining attention among cinema lovers even before its release.
By: Priya Chowdhary Nuthalapti | 12 March 2026 8:53 PM ISTThe Tamil film Youth is slowly gaining attention among cinema lovers even before its release. The movie is directed by newcomer Ken Karunaas, who is making his debut as a director with this project. With a youthful theme, energetic music, and an interesting storyline, the film is creating curiosity among young audiences.
The movie’s Telugu theatrical rights have been purchased by Vineeth and Sandeep under their banner E2C Talkies. This marks their official entry into film distribution. Although they are new to distribution, the duo already has experience in creative marketing and film promotions. They are now planning to bring the film to Telugu audiences.
As part of promoting the Telugu version, the makers recently revealed the first look poster of the film. The poster was launched by young Telugu actor Kiran Abbavaram. Known for supporting new filmmakers and fresh ideas, Kiran came forward to encourage the team by unveiling the poster.
Interestingly, Ken Karunaas not only directed the movie but also plays the main role in it. Before taking up direction, Ken appeared in supporting roles in several well-known films. He was seen in movies like Asuran (2019) and SIR, which starred Dhanush and was directed by Venky Atluri. With Youth, he is now stepping into a new phase of his career as a director and lead actor.
The first look poster gives a clear idea about the film’s theme. It shows Ken riding a bike while three girls in school uniforms sit behind him. The poster reflects a fun and youthful atmosphere, suggesting that the story may focus on school life, friendships, teenage crushes, and the emotional journey of young love.
The film also features a strong supporting cast. Actors like Devadarshini, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Anishma Anilkumar, Priyanshi Yadav, and Meenakshi Dinesh play important roles in the movie.
The music for the film is composed by GV Prakash Kumar, whose songs are already helping the film gain attention. The cinematography is handled by Viki, while Nash is the editor.
The movie is produced by Karuppiah C Ram and Sulochana Kumar under the banners Paarvathaa Entertainments and Street Boy Studios.
The Tamil version of Youth is scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, while the Telugu version is expected to release about a week later.
