Yogi Babu is seen sincerely in prayer for some water to touch his arid village in the new-look poster of Kenatha Kanom. The film was previously announced by JioHotstar, the film's presenters, at the South Unbound event. The film was written and directed by the late filmmaker Suresh Sangaiah.
Previously, JioHotstar unveiled a teaser in which Yogi Babu and the people of his village try all ways and means to bring rain and water to their drought-attacked land. When they finally come up with the idea of digging a well under Yogi Babu's house, they find the remains of a dinosaur rather than water. This puts their village under the lens of the archaeology department, making the situation worse. The teaser promises a fun-filled social commentary on drought and water scarcity.
Suresh Sangaiah, who breathed his last two years ago, had previously helmed Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu and Sathya Sodhanai. Previously, speaking to CE about the film, he said, "Kenatha Kanom is set in a dry and barren village in Ramanathapuram district and will revolve around the people in the area, and speak about their struggles and their happiness. This film is close to reality and will hold an essential message for the society."
The extended cast of Kenatha Kanom comprises Lovelyn Chandrasekhar, Ramakrishnan, Raichel Rabecca, George Mariyam, Rajendran, Kavitha Barathi, Kalaipandiyan, and Hello Kandasamy, among others.
The film is backed by R Ramesh Babu and Jegan Baskaran under the RB Talkies and Box Office Studio banners. On the technical front, the film will have music by Nivas K Prasanna, camera work by V Thiyagarajan, editing by R Ramar and art direction for PL Subentar. A release date for Kenatha Kanom is yet to be announced by the makers.
