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Kenatha Kanom stands as a Tamil satirical comedy-drama and serves as the final completed project from the late director Suresh Sangaiah. The story unfolds in the drought-stricken area of Ramanathapuram. Temple priest Manivasagar falls for local woman Yazhini, yet her father rejects the match owing to the village water shortage. Further details on the release, plot, cast, and crew follow below.

When and Where to Watch

Kenatha Kanom arrives on JioHotstar starting June 16, 2026.

Trailer and Plot

The narrative centers on a village plagued by prolonged drought. Blunt-spoken priest Manivasagar pursues Yazhini, whose father blocks the union over the lack of water. Villagers urge him to dig a well near his home to resolve the crisis. During excavation, the crew uncovers a 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossil, shifting the entire tale in an unexpected direction.

Cast and Crew

Yogi Babu portrays Manivasagar while Lovelyn Chandrashekhar plays Yazhini. George Maryan appears as the District Collector and Raichel Rabecca takes the role of Devanaayaki. Suresh Sangaiah wrote and directed the film. R. Tamar handled editing duties and Nivas K. Prasanna composed the score.

Reception

Kenatha Kanom earned an 8.1 out of 10 rating for addressing a fresh and weighty theme with insight.