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Kudumbasthan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRajeshwar Kalisamy
Written byRajeshwar Kalisamy
Prasanna Balachandran
Produced byS. Vinoth Kumar
Starring
CinematographySujith N. Subramaniam
Edited byKannan Balu
Music byVaisagh
Production
company
Cinemakaaran
Release date
  • 24 January 2025 (2025-01-24)
Running time
155 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Box office12.25 crore (Tamil Nadu)[2]

Kudumbasthan (transl. Family Man) is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy in his directorial debut and produced by S. Vinoth Kumar under Cinemakaaran. The film stars K. Manikandan in the titular role, alongisde Saanve Megghana, Nivedita Rajappan and Guru Somasundaram.[3] The film has composed music by Vaisagh, cinematography handled by Sujith N. Subramaniam and editing by Kannan Balu.[4]

Kudumbasthan released on 24 January 2025 in theaters to positive reviews from critics.

Synopsis

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Naveen lives with his wife, Vennila, and his parents and is the family's sole breadwinner. After an argument at work, and refusing to apologize, Naveen is fired. Boggled by family pressures and financial struggles, how Naveen manages his life forms the crux.

Cast

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  • K. Manikandan as Naveen
  • Saanve Megghana as Vennila Naveen, Naveen's wife
  • Nivedita Rajappan as Anitha, Naveen's sister
  • Guru Somasundaram as Anitha's husband
  • R. Sundarrajan as Naveen and Anitha's father
  • Balaji Sakthivel as AD and MD
  • Kudassanad Kanakam
  • Saanvika Shree
  • Prasanna Balachandran
  • Nakkalites Dhanam
  • Jenson Dhivakar as Amir
  • Nakkalites Savithiri
  • Uriyadi Suruli as Bullet Mani
  • Kannappa Dasan as Kumar

Production

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Development

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After completing the shooting for the film Lover (2024) by the end of November 2023,[5] actor K. Manikandan joined hands with the debutant director Rajeshwar Kalisamy[6] for his next project which was tentatively titled Manikandan's Next.[7] Nakkalites fame Rajeshwar had cowritten this comedy-adventure family entertainer script along with Nakkalites co-founder and actor Prasanna Balachandran.[8] The films marks the debut of Telugu actress Saanve Megghana as the female lead alongside Guru Somasundaram playing an important role.[9] The film also features R. Sundarrajan, Nakkalites artists Nivedita Rajappan, Dhanam, Lubber Pandhu (2024) fame Jenson Dhivakar in supporting roles.[10] The film is bankrolled by S. Vinoth Kumar under Cinemakaaran banner,[10] with Vaisagh as the music composer, Kannan Balu as editor and Sujith N. Subramaniam as the cinematographer.[11][12]

Filming

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Principal photography began on 18 December 2023 in areas around Coimbatore in a single schedule.[8][13] The entire shooting was wrapped on 30 March 2024.[14][15]

Marketing

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On 28 September 2024, actor Silambarasan revealed the title reveal poster, with the film titled Kudumbasthan showing multiple reactions of Manikandan doing household chores.[16][17] On the occasion of the lead actor's birthday, on 29 September 2024, a poster of him with an innocent expression holding a heart-shaped balloon was released.[18] On 18 January 2025, after a pre-release event, a 2.15 minute long trailer was released garnering positive response.[19][20]

Music

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Kudumbasthan
Soundtrack album by
Vaisagh
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelThink Music
DirectorTamil
ProducerVaisagh
Singles from Kudumbasthan
  1. "Zero Balance Hero"
    Released: 13 December 2024
  2. "Kanna Kattikittu"
    Released: 15 January 2025

The soundtrack and background is composed by Vaisagh.[21] The first single "Zero Balance Hero" released on 13 December 2024.[22] The second single "Kanna Kattikittu" released on 15 January 2025.[23] The promo song "Kaathu Namma Pakkam" released on 21 January 2025.[24]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Zero Balance Hero"VaisaghSean Roldan3:22
2."Kanna Kattikittu"VaisaghG. V. Prakash Kumar3:07

Release

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Theatrical

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Kudumbasthan released in theatres on 24 January 2025.[25] The film was certified 'U' by the Central Board of Film Certification.[26]

Home media

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The digital streaming and satellite rights were acquired by ZEE5 and Zee Tamil.[27]

Reception

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Critical response

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Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "For all its detours, Kudumbasthan works best when it sticks to basics — much like its protagonist, who discovers that family and honest work trump any get-rich-quick scheme. The film lands enough of its punchlines to keep the laughs coming."[28] Anusha Sundar of OTTPlay gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Kudumbasthan feels like that one film that not only caters to audiences of all age groups but also makes you feel strongly that Tamil cinema has managed to open its account for 2025."[29] Janani K of India Today gave 3.5/5 stars and wrote "Director Rajeshwar Kalisamy's Kudumbasthan manages to do just that and brings in the much-needed laughs while bringing to life our everyday problems. These days, it's rare to see a harmless comedy that also makes you think."[30]

Avinash Ramachandran of The Indian Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "Kudumbasthan reminded us about how it’s all about loving the family, and all about loving the parents, even if it means foregoing the idea of the self. At that point, Kudumbasthan wasn’t a comedy film that meanders… it became a horror film that hits the target effectively."[31] Jayabhuvaneshwari B of Cinema Express gave 3/5 stars and wrote "In a cinematic landscape saturated with violent and traumatic narratives, Tamil cinema desperately needed the respite that Kudumbasthan offers."[32] A critic of Dinamalar gave 2.75/5 stars.[33] Kirubhakar Purushothaman of News18 gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Ultimately, Kudumbasthan sacrifices narrative coherence for humour at every opportunity. The film attempts to balance comedy with serious themes like caste discrimination but handles them with an uneven, lighthearted approach."[34]

Gopinath Rajendran of The Hindu wrote "Kudumbasthan, much like most families out there, has its flaws and shortcomings. But similar to a mother’s hand-fed affection or a father’s care-laden motivation talks, the film comes as a tender affirmation that Tamil cinema has more to offer than just action and violence."[35]

References

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  1. ^ "Kudumbasthan". Central Board of Film Certification.
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  3. ^ "நக்கலைட்ஸ் யூடியூப் இயக்குநருடன் இணைந்த மணிகண்டன்!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 18 December 2023. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  4. ^ தினத்தந்தி (10 January 2025). "மணிகண்டன் நடிக்கும் 'குடும்பஸ்தன்' படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 10 January 2025. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
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