‘Kenatha Kanom’ trailer: Yogi Babu’s rural comedy unveils a shocking village mystery

The trailer of the much-awaited Tamil film ‘Kenatha Kanom’ has finally been released, offering a glimpse into a simple yet intriguing rural comedy-drama filled with unexpected twists.

Featuring Yogi Babu in the lead role, the film is set to hit theatres on March 13.The trailer was launched across multiple social media platforms and quickly went viral, thanks to its engaging mix of humour and village drama. Directed by the late Suresh Sangaiah, the film promises an entertaining narrative while also touching upon several aspects of rural life.

A village festival leads to strange events

The trailer opens with a vibrant temple festival in a village. Soon after, a series of strange incidents unfold, with some women appearing to be possessed.

Yogi Babu is introduced as a temple priest who is highly respected by the villagers.As the story progresses, the trailer reveals the village’s biggest challenge, which is an acute water shortage. Struggling with the severe scarcity, the villagers decide to dig a well in hopes of finding water and ending their crisis. Alongside the central conflict, the trailer also hints at a light romantic track involving Yogi Babu’s character, adding moments of humour and warmth to the narrative.

A shocking discovery changes everything

However, the villagers are in for an unexpected shock while digging the well. What begins as a simple effort to solve the water problem soon turns into a much larger crisis for the entire village.The mysterious discovery draws the attention of government officials, who move in to take control of the land. As tensions rise, the villagers find their homes and livelihoods under threat. The trailer suggests that Yogi Babu’s character will step forward to support the community and navigate the chaos that follows.

Strong cast and theatrical release plans

Apart from Yogi Babu, the film also features Lovely Chandrasekhar, Ramakrishnan, Raichel Rabecca, George Mariyan, Mottai Rajendran and Kavitha Bharathi in key roles.The music is composed by Nivas K Prasanna, while cinematography is handled by V Thiyagarajan and editing by R Ramar. ‘Kenatha Kanom’ will release in theatres first and is expected to stream later on Disney+ Hotstar.Going by the trailer, the film promises an engaging village satire that blends humour with social commentary.