ZEE5 announces the digital premiere of Tamil blockbuster, Kudumbasthan – A hilarious tale of family man’s everyday struggles
Directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy and starring K. Manikandan and Saanve Megghana, Kudumbasthan premieres on ZEE5 on March 7, following its theatrical success! ~
National, XX March 2025: Get ready to buckle up for a wild, laugh-out-loud ride with the digital premiere of Tamil blockbuster, Kudumbasthan, streaming to ZEE5 on March 7, 2025! Directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy in his debut outing, this laugh-out-loud drama brings together an all-star cast featuring K. Manikandan and Saanve Megghana in the lead, with the Nivedita Rajappan, Guru Somasundaram, R. Sundarrajan, and Kudassanad Kanakam adding their own hilarious touch. It will premiere not only in Tamil but Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam. Naveen (Manikandan), a lovable but hopelessly unlucky graphic designer, finds his life spiraling into chaos when he loses his job right after his wife, Vennila (Megghana), reveals she’s pregnant. What follows is a rollercoaster of bad decisions, mounting debts, and enough awkward family moments to make you cringe—and laugh till you cry!
Naveen’s desperate attempts to keep his mounting financial woes and unemployment a secret turn his life into a circus. From a botched bakery venture to a failed real estate scheme, our hero’s luck could hardly get worse—until his status-obsessed brother-in-law, Rajendran (Somasundaram), starts passing judgment like it’s an Olympic sport. The plot thickens when Naveen’s grand plan to keep up appearances in front of his judgmental family blows up spectacularly. With a pregnant wife, a shattered ego, and a family gathering on the horizon, Naveen must face his greatest challenge yet: can he salvage his pride before everything blows up in his face? Or will he become the punchline of his own life’s joke?
Rajeshwar Kalisamy, Director of Kudumbasthan, shares, "As a debut director, Kudumbasthan has been an incredible journey of bringing together a fantastic team and creating a film that combines humor with real-life struggles. It’s been rewarding to see how audiences connected with the characters and laughed along with Naveen’s misadventures in theaters. The overwhelming response has been truly humbling, and I’m thrilled that the film will now reach an even wider audience on ZEE5. We’ve received such positive feedback from fans who appreciate the heart and humor of the story, and I’m hopeful that the digital premiere will continue this wave of love and laughter."
K. Manikandan says, “Playing Naveen in Kudumbasthan has been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions, from the highs of hilarious moments to the lows of chaotic misadventures. Naveen’s character is someone we can all relate to—trying to keep up appearances, juggling responsibilities, and dealing with the mess life throws at you. I’m excited for viewers on ZEE5 to watch the film because it’ll leave them laughing, thinking, and maybe even rethinking their own ‘get-rich-quick’ plans!”
Saanve Megghana shares, “Vennila is a character full of heart, balancing her dreams with the unpredictable chaos around her. Playing her alongside Naveen’s constant misadventures was an absolute blast! Kudumbasthan offers a perfect blend of quirky family dynamics, awkward situations, and moments that will have viewers both laughing and reflecting on their own lives. I’m excited for everyone to see the film—it’s a refreshing take on how we navigate family, challenges, and the messiness of it all, with plenty of surprising twists along the way.”
