Rishab Shetty heaps praise on Ken Karunaas’ ‘Youth’ after OTT success: 'A heartfelt tribute dedicated to all parents'

Rishab Shetty showered praise on 'Youth,' starring Ken Karunaas, calling it a refreshing and emotional film. The movie, released in theatres last March, received a warm response from audiences and critics. It went on to perform well at the box office, collecting over Rs 80 crore worldwide. The film is still creating a buzz post-release on OTT channels, staying in people's minds.Sharing his thoughts after watching the film, 'Kantara' actor Rishab Shetty wrote, "After a long time, I found myself smiling throughout an entire film. #Youth is filled with love, friendship, and deep emotions — a heartfelt tribute dedicated to all parents. Single-handedly writing, directing and acting with such nuanced depth is truly commendable. Every actor is brought to life so naturally on screen. #SurajVenjaramoodu sir, #DevaDarshini ma’am, and the entire friend's gang are an absolute joy to watch. Special mention to music director @gvprakash, the DOP @DopViki, editor @editorNash, and producers @The_KCR and #SulochanaKumar for trusting the vision. #Youth — a film by @KenKarunaas. Brother, you will be an asset to cinema." His words quickly went viral among fans.'Youth' is a simple but very relatable story about school, love, and personal problems. Ken Karunaas, who wrote, directed, and acted in the film, is the main reason for its appeal. Suraj Venjaramoodu and Devadarshini received good praise for their commendable performances in the film. The film’s content and its portrayal were exceptional among recently released movies. With positive word of mouth, ‘Youth’ surprised in theatres and later on OTT. The film is now streaming on Netflix and gaining popularity as the platform’s top film. With stars like Rishab Shetty lauding the film, the success of ‘Youth’ continued to grow. Anishma, Meenakshi Dinesh, and Priyanshi Yadav, along with a star cast, made the film resonate well with the youth.