Get ready to experience one of the biggest hits of Tamil movies in 2025 as Kudumbasthan streams on ZEE5 from March 7, 2025. Starring the multitalented K. Manikandan in the lead role as Naveen, this Tamil film marks the directorial debut of Rajeshwar Kalisamy. Produced by S. Vinoth Kumar under Cinemakaaran, Kudumbasthan movie released in the theatres on January 24, 2025, and was an immediate hit amongst fans and critics alike. Now, with this film streaming on ZEE5, fans of comedy drama movies from across the world can watch Kudumbasthan movie online. Before you dive into the movie, here’s everything about the film that makes it the perfect family drama to watch this weekend.
What is Kudumbasthan Movie All About?
Kudumbasthan, meaning “family man” in Tamil, is a comedy drama film revolving around a simple middle-class man, Naveen(K. Manikandan). The story of Kudumbasthan Tamil movie starts with Naveen eloping and getting married to his love Vennila aka Nila (Saanve Megghana). She gets disowned, and they live with Naveen’s parents.
A year later, Naveen and Vennila are expecting their first child. Vennila is studying for her UPSC exams, while Naveen works as a graphic designer in an agency. One day, after a heated argument, Naveen loses his job. Being the sole breadwinner of the family, Naveen decides to keep this a secret. He starts looking for a new job while keeping the charade up. That’s when his cunning brother-in-law Rajendran(Guru Somasundaram) enters.
Rajendran already considers Naveen to be a loser and continues to insult him at all times. What if he finds out about Naveen’s unemployment? Will he reveal it to the family? Will Naveen’s family turn out to be his biggest strength, or will they land him in more trouble than before? All your questions will be answered when you watch Kudumbasthan online, streaming exclusively on ZEE5!
Kudumbasthan’s Fantastic Cast
After writing some brilliant dialogues for movies like Vikram Vedha, and delivering some amazing performances, K. Manikandan once again aces his role as the Kudumbasthan Naveen. If you’re a fan of K Manikandan Movies, you’ll surely love this one as he makes you feel the pain of an unemployed man in a middle-class household as he tries to make ends meet. Telugu actress Saanve Megghana shines in her Tamil cinema debut as she plays Naveen’s wife, Vennila. If you have liked Saanve Megghana movies like Prema Vimanam, you’ll surely enjoy watching her in this one.
The film also stars Guru Somasundaram as Rajendran, Naveen’s antagonizing brother-in-law. If you’re a fan of Guru Somasundaram movies like Pakalum Paathiravum, you should definitely add this to your watchlist. The movie also features other talented actors such as R. Sundarrajan as Palanichamy, Kudassanad Kanakam as Naveen’s mother, Balaji Sakthivel as Mohan Ram, Nivedita Rajappan as Naveen’s sister, Anitha, Saanvika Shree as Rajendran and Anitha’s daughter, TSR Srinivasan as Sub-Registrar Thangamalai, Varghese Mathew as Rajendran’s boss, Abilash as Manikchand, Prasanna Balachandran as Manohar, Muthamizh as Samsa, each actor adding more depth to the narrative.
Rajeshwar Kalisamy’s Directorial Debut
Rajeshwar Kalisamy collaborated with his Nakkalites co-founder and actor Prasanna Balachandran to write the story of this film. Rajeshwar also got some of his actors from Nakkalites into the film, such as Dinesh, Aishwarya, Manickam, Savithiri, Meena, Saratha Balan, and more. Then, he put his vision into the film, turning this heartfelt story into an entertaining comedy drama. Rajeshwar Kalisamy’s directorial debut presents him as a great up-and-coming filmmaker, all set to make a splash in the industry.
Kudumbasthan’s Theatrical Success
Kudumbasthan was released in theaters on January 24, 2025. It opened to positive movie reviews from critics and fans alike, making Kudumbasthan one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2025.
Kudumbasthan OTT Premiere
Now, with the Kudumbasthan OTT premiere on March 7, 2025, viewers worldwide can watch this hilarious and heartfelt story on ZEE5. All you need is a ZEE5 subscription and you can watch Kudumbasthan and many such family movies on ZEE5.
Why to Watch Kudumbasthan on ZEE5
Heartfelt Storyline: The film shows an authentic representation of a middle-class life with a storyline that’ll touch your hearts.
Perfect Blend of Comedy and Drama: Confused between comedy movies and drama movies? This one presents a perfect blend of both.
A Complete Family Entertainer: Wondering what to watch with your family? Kudumbasthan is a complete package that will make you love and value your family even more.
What are you waiting for? Go watch Kudumbasthan movie NOW, streaming exclusively on ZEE5!
