'Kenatha Kanom' box office collections day 1: Yogi Babu’s rural comedy drama earns Rs 14 lakh worldwide

The Tamil rural comedy drama 'Kenatha Kanom' has begun its theatrical journey with modest numbers at the box office. The film stars popular comedian-actor Yogi Babu in the lead role.The movie was released in theatres on March 13 and is written and directed by filmmaker Suresh Sangaiah. Notably, the film marks the director’s final project. Suresh Sangaiah passed away in 2024.

Opening day box office numbers

According to Sacnilk website reports, the film collected around Rs 14 lakh worldwide on its opening day. Out of this, the India net collection stands at Rs 13 lakh for Day 1. The film started with relatively humble numbers compared to bigger commercial releases. If the WOM is good, then the Yogi Babu starrer may turn out to be a profitable venture.

Story set in a drought-hit village

'Kenatha Kanom' revolves around a village that is struggling with severe drought conditions. The residents are desperately searching for water to survive. Their search leads them to an unexpected discovery that completely changes the course of events in the village.What initially begins as a simple rural struggle soon takes a surprising turn.

During the search for water, villagers stumble upon something far more unusual than they anticipated. This discovery becomes the central turning point of the narrative.

Our verdict

According to ETimes exclusive review, the film introduces a surprising twist when the villagers uncover something extraordinary during their search.The review states, "The plot takes a turn when the search for water turns up something far stranger: a 66-million-year-old dinosaur fossil.

"Like the one in Jurassic Park?" a villager asks an official, perfectly deadpan."The review further explains how the story unfolds after this discovery, "What follows strains credibility a bit: a government archaeologist (Raichal Rabecca) swoops in, essentially turns mini-dictator over the entire village, declares it a protected heritage site, and offers laughably low compensation. Still, what the village does next is the film's sharpest stretch, and the second half picks up considerably from here.

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Cast features several supporting actors

Apart from Yogi Babu, the film features several actors in supporting roles. The cast includes Lovelyn Chandrasekhar, Ramakrishnan, Raichel Rabecca, and George Mariyan.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the data in this article are compiled from diverse public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.