Ken Karunaas is the director and lead actress in Youth, a coming-of-age film that has caused quite a stir with its promotions. The film released in Tamil last week and after finding success there, it arrived in Telugu today.
Story
The story of the film “Youth” is about a high school boy who has no serious goals in life and just wants to experience love. He is beyond excited when two girls fall in love with him, but a few incidents make him learn the reality of life.
performances
Ken Karunaas does a good job in the lead role and delivers what is needed depending on the situation. Anishma Anilkumar (Sirai fame), Meenakshi DineshAnd Priyanshi Yadav They all fit their roles perfectly and deliver convincing performances. Suraj Venjaramoodu And Devadarshini fit too well into the role of the hero's parents and provide the necessary effect.
analysis
Ken Karunaswho plays the lead role in the film Youth is also a writer and director. He took a very simple story and told it using a generational template. One can easily predict where the film is going within the first 10-15 minutes and the film goes in the same expected direction.
But what works for the film is the appropriate casting of the hero, female leads and friendly characters in a mediocre college setup. There are some hilarious moments in the first half, and while some seem a bit silly, it still goes with the flow. The second half, as expected, mixes the emotional aspect with scenes of the parents and the hero's realization of the importance of education or life; All scenes follow a familiar progression, with crucial moments, including the climax, working well.
In addition to performances, the music is by GV Prakash is also a good plus point for the film. The songs provide a nice feeling and energy while the background music is also perfect.
If you like films that deal with teenage emotions and family dynamics, you might also appreciate other recent releases like Saindhav, which similarly balances emotions and entertainment.
Positive
- performances
- Comedy scenes in the first half
- Second half script
Negatives
- Predictable settings/scenes
- A few slow moments
Final verdict
Youth is a well-known but still worth seeing coming-of-age drama Ken Karunas. The story is predictable, but the right cast, enough entertainment and emotions make the film a decent film.
