Kudumbasthan
- 2025
- 2h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
2.9K
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A lower-middle-class man faces mounting debts and family tensions after losing his job. With a pregnant wife and disapproving in-laws, he must overcome financial struggles and personal confl... Read allA lower-middle-class man faces mounting debts and family tensions after losing his job. With a pregnant wife and disapproving in-laws, he must overcome financial struggles and personal conflicts while trying to rebuild his life.A lower-middle-class man faces mounting debts and family tensions after losing his job. With a pregnant wife and disapproving in-laws, he must overcome financial struggles and personal conflicts while trying to rebuild his life.
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Here's a quick review of *Kudumbasthan (2025)*:
1. It's a relatable comedy-drama about Naveen, a middle-class family man who loses his job and struggles to keep his family afloat.
2. The film is filled with *lively humor, natural performances*, and emotional moments, especially between Naveen and his supportive wife, Vennila.
3. While the story is familiar, critics loved the *honest writing, fresh comedy*, and genuine family dynamics; some found the pacing slow post-interval, but the climax was a big win.
4. The cast, especially Manikandan, Saanve Meghana, and Guru Somasundaram, got special praise for their roles.
5. Overall, it's touching, super relatable, and a heartwarming watch for anyone who enjoys slice-of-life family dramas.
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1. It's a relatable comedy-drama about Naveen, a middle-class family man who loses his job and struggles to keep his family afloat.
2. The film is filled with *lively humor, natural performances*, and emotional moments, especially between Naveen and his supportive wife, Vennila.
3. While the story is familiar, critics loved the *honest writing, fresh comedy*, and genuine family dynamics; some found the pacing slow post-interval, but the climax was a big win.
4. The cast, especially Manikandan, Saanve Meghana, and Guru Somasundaram, got special praise for their roles.
5. Overall, it's touching, super relatable, and a heartwarming watch for anyone who enjoys slice-of-life family dramas.
What was your favorite scene from the movie? 😄
Story was changing everyhalf an hour
Didn't have a good plot
Too many unwanted boring scenes
It felt like a flim made by youtubers
Manikandan did a wonderful performance
Had a few good comedy scene
His wife's upsc exam didn't mean anything in the story
His uncle story didn't have a climax
After he left the job what did he do?
Poor ending Manikandan lost the job then got the same job and paid his debt like it was nothing His achievement story doesn't exist didn't have a ending Just a serial with 2 to 3 good comedy that's all Could have been better wish it had a good story and scenes His uncles china scenes were stupid Could have thought something else.
Poor ending Manikandan lost the job then got the same job and paid his debt like it was nothing His achievement story doesn't exist didn't have a ending Just a serial with 2 to 3 good comedy that's all Could have been better wish it had a good story and scenes His uncles china scenes were stupid Could have thought something else.
Laughter riot in theatre. Manikandan and Next home boy character is bliss to watch. He shoulders the entire movie. Comedy, serious, nervous, embarrassing all the expression he easily pulling it of. Guru somasundaram also did equally great. The chemistry between the lead pair is really nice. Heroine acting was natural to watch. All the characters had equal importance in this movie. Every middle class guys who struggled/struggling for money/commitment, guys who tries hard to come up in life can easily connect to this movie. No vulgar scenes or violence. Best part is directors presentation, rather telling as documentary it was end to end fun. Movie can be watched with family. Watched without expectations but turnedout to be very good movie. Do enjoy this movie in theatres.
Fun-filled. This movie will make you laugh, that's a guaranteed. There's so much to take away from this movie. Every frame is worth it. Mani Kandan nailed it as always! I couldn't stop wondering how he picks such scripts! The director has a good future in the industry! Setback after setback! Even though this movie shows the harsh reality, you won't feel down watching this rather be uplifted! The veterans did a good job especially the Appa and the mama characters. I loved this family where everyone was imperfect. How the relations mock at you in the functions can't be portrayed in a better way by anyone else! This is so much fun, do watch it! You would not want to miss a frame even in the songs!
There's a lot in this movie to unpack. This is one of those films that won't hit the same if you haven't been through certain things in life. If you can relate to the contents, you're going to have a good time laughing at the miseries of life. If you can't, you're going to find this film to be a drab.
This film talks about how much we as a society value money and someone's ability to provide. If you can't make money, you're worthless because cash in hand makes the world go round. If you liked Manikandan's Good Night, you might not mind this one. However, the difference between a one-time-watch and a "wonderful movie" will come down to how much you can relate.
At the very least, it's totally worth the watch it for the cast and the work they'd put in to tell this serious story in a relatively funny manner.
This film talks about how much we as a society value money and someone's ability to provide. If you can't make money, you're worthless because cash in hand makes the world go round. If you liked Manikandan's Good Night, you might not mind this one. However, the difference between a one-time-watch and a "wonderful movie" will come down to how much you can relate.
At the very least, it's totally worth the watch it for the cast and the work they'd put in to tell this serious story in a relatively funny manner.
Did you know
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, cuts were required to a sequence of animal cruelty depicting a cock fight, in order to obtain a 12A classification. Cuts made in accordance with BBFC Guidelines, policy, and the Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937, which is applied under the terms of the Video Recordings Act 1984. An uncut classification was not available.
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- Gross worldwide
- $68,233
- Runtime
- 2h 34m(154 min)
- Color
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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