Where to watch Keni online?

Keni is available for streaming on YouTube Movies, with the OTT release on February 23, 2018. You can watch it on YouTube Movies in India at your convenience.

What is Keni OTT release date?

Keni became available for digital streaming on YouTube Movies on February 23, 2018.

Keni is not currently streaming on Netflix. It is available on YouTube Movies from February 23, 2018.

Is Keni on Amazon Prime Video?

Keni is not currently on Amazon Prime Video. It is streaming on YouTube Movies.

Keni was directed by M. A. Nishad and released in 2018. M. A. Nishad is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Keni stars R. Parthiban alongside JayaPradha, Thalaivasal Vijay, Nassar, Revathi. The film marks a collaboration between R. Parthiban and director M. A. Nishad within Tamil cinema.

Who composed the music for Keni?

The music for Keni was composed by M. Jayachandran. M. Jayachandran is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Keni(2018)

6.5/10

Tamil• mins•Updated 5 May 2026

Keni (2018) is a Tamil film directed by M. A. Nishad. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.

Director:M. A. Nishad

Mood:

emotionalinspiringdark

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Where to watch:

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Quick Facts

Streaming on: YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date: 23 February 2018
Theatrical Release: 6 August 2018
Director: M. A. Nishad
Language: Tamil
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

Where to Watch

YouTube MoviesSubscription

Available from 23 Feb 2018

Vibe & Tags

Mood

emotionalinspiringdark

Themes

survivalcorruptionjusticefamily

Tonegritty

Pacingslow-burn

Complexitymoderate

Audiencemultiplex

Best Withfamily

Violence2

Emotion4

Humor1

Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Thalaivasal VijayActor

M. JayachandranMusic Composer

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M. A. NishadDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Keni

Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Thalaivasal Vijay (20 films together), Nassar & Revathi (14 films together), Thalaivasal Vijay & Revathi (6 films together), Nassar & R. Parthiban (4 films together), and R. Parthiban & Thalaivasal Vijay (4 films together).

NassarActor

20th time

Thalaivasal VijayActor

Nassar × Thalaivasal Vijay — 20 films together →

NassarActor

14th time

RevathiActor

Nassar × Revathi — 14 films together →

Thalaivasal VijayActor

6th time

RevathiActor

Thalaivasal Vijay × Revathi — 6 films together →

NassarActor

4th time

R. ParthibanActor

Nassar × R. Parthiban — 4 films together →

R. ParthibanActor

4th time

Thalaivasal VijayActor

R. Parthiban × Thalaivasal Vijay — 4 films together →

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.

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Keni Official Trailer

Watch the official trailer of Tamil movie Keni starring Parthiepan, Revathi, Nassar, Jaya Prada, Anu Hasan in the lead role.

22/2/2018