
Keni(2018)
Tamil mins
Keni (2018) is a Tamil film directed by M. A. Nishad. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Keni stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:M. A. Nishad
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 23 Feb 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 23 February 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 6 August 2018
- Director
- M. A. Nishad
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A village on the border of Tamil Nadu and Kerala faces a terrible drought. A woman named Indira leads a struggle to secure water access for her community.
“A village's thirst. One woman's fight for water.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date6 August 2018
Also Known AsKinar
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the real drought-affected areas of Tamil Nadu and Kerala to show the actual conditions.
- Director Nishad M A was inspired by true events of water scarcity he witnessed in border villages.
- The lead actress, who plays Indira, had to learn local dialect and farming methods for her role.
- The film's title 'Keni' means 'well' in Malayalam, highlighting the central theme of water.
- It was made with a very low budget and relied on natural lighting for most scenes.
- The movie faced challenges in release due to limited screens but gained attention at film festivals.
- Local villagers were used as extras to add authenticity to the village scenes.
Notable Collaborations
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