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3.00
DON on steroids With Amazing Ken, positioned in a school backdrop!
There are many ways for the youth these days to get distracted - smoking, drinking, or other influences. Ken, as a writer, chooses to explore a more carefree side of a youngster's life while gently steering towards what should ideally be one's focus. Instead of leaning into heavier themes, he opts for a lighter approach, portraying a boy who spends time aimlessly with friends and gets easily carried away by attractions, making it relatable for a wider audience.(more)
Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow
3.00
Ken Karunaas's school rom-com is teen drama done right
Youth does not set out to break boundaries, and it makes no pretence of doing so. It is a safe, generic, feel-good school drama with the right doses of love, emotion, and comedy. When these elements are handled well, a film can work even on familiar terrain, and Youth largely succeeds on that front.(more)
Source: Janani K, India Today
3.50
'Youth' movie review: Ken Karunaas shines in a cheeky, harmless coming-of-age entertainer
Ken Karunaas' 'Dragon'-for-high-schoolers turns the chaos and trivialities of teenage love and schoolyard swagger into a playful, well-meaning ode to growing up and learning better(more)
Source: Bhuvanesh Chandar, The Hindu
3.00
Youth Movie Review: The kids are alright
In Youth, Ken gets most things right and shines as a director, especially in the way he has extracted performances(more)
Source: Avinash Ramachandran, Indian Express
3.00
Youth review: Ken Karunaas's school rom-com is teen drama done right
Director Ken Karunaas's school romance, starring himself, Anishma and Meenakshi, is a wholesome feel-good drama about teenagers. The film has the right doses of comedy, teen romance and emotions.(more)
Source: Janani K, India Today
3.80
'Youth' Movie Review: Perfect Casting In This Fun But Familiar Coming-Of-Age Comedy
Right from Praveen's body language to his through processes, the film's situations and how girls act around Praveen, there's a definite quality that reminds one of the films that made STR a huge star in his early 20s. But one can also argue that this film transitions very smoothly from an old-school STR film into the realm of a proper, post-2010s Dhanush movie too.(more)
Source: Vishal Menon, The Hollywood Reporter, Media Review
3.25
Youth Movie Review: Ken Karunaas delivers a fun-filled school romance with a meaningful core
One of Youth's biggest strengths lies in its supporting cast, particularly Suraj and Devadarshini as Ken's parents. Their characters add emotional weight to the story, especially during the pre-climax stretch where their narrative arc unfolds meaningfully. Suraj balances humor and sentiment effortlessly, while Devadarshini delivers a heartfelt performance as a mother whose world revolves around her son.(more)
Source: Only Kollywood, Media Review
3.70
Youth movie review: This school romance brings back memories and warms the heart, Ken Karunas is new found talent of Tamil cinema
Youth is a nostalgic school romance that warms hearts, with Ken Karunas emerging as a promising new talent in Tamil cinema.(more)
Source: Bhawana Sharma, moneycontrol.com, Media Review
3.75
Movie Review : Youth
The film lives up to its title, with every portion of the film dedicated to bringing to life the delights, travails, highs and lows of the young. Director at 23, Ken Karunas displays maturity in the choice of storyline, which leads up to a beautifully conveyed message.(more)
Source: CinemaSpeak.in, Media Review
2.50
Youth movie review (2026): Ken Karunaas is mature performer in a coming-of-age story that misses depth
Ken Karunaas shines in coming-of-age drama that taps into school nostalgia and youthful romance. While performances and moments engage, the film falls short in exploring its ideas(more)
Source: Anusha Sundar, OTT Play, Media Review
