Super Kudumbam(2001)
Super Kudumbam is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by R. K. Kalaimani. The lead cast includes Prabhu, Roja, Vivek, and Prathyusha. The story follows two bank employees whose lives are disrupted by mistaken identity and a fake marriage scheme. The film blends lighthearted comedy with serious themes of assault and redemption. It received mixed reviews from critics, who noted the weak script but praised the performances. The music was composed by Adithyan. The film is available for streaming on Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 27 July 2001
- Director
- R. K. Kalamani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
Arun, a bank employee, falls in love with a mysterious woman who calls him every night. When a pickpocket steals her scooter, a case of mistaken identity leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Meanwhile, his friend Hari pretends to be married to impress a military major. Lies spiral out of control, forcing everyone to face painful truths.
“One mistake can change everything”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Super Kudumbam
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Pandu (20 films together), Prabhu & Pandu (10 films together), Vivek & Prabhu (9 films together), Vivek & Roja Selvamani (9 films together), Pandu & Vinu Chakravarthy (8 films together), and Vivek & Vinu Chakravarthy (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director R. K. Kalaimani was a former assistant to director S. P. Muthuraman, known for many Rajinikanth films.
- Actress Devayani, who plays Shanthi, was a popular dancer in the 1990s and had just made a successful acting comeback around this time.
- The movie's plot of a fake marriage for housing is a common comedy trope, but it was set against a Chennai middle-class backdrop.
- Comedian Vivekh, who appears in a supporting role, was known for adding social messages to his comedy scenes in this era.
- The film's title 'Super Kudumbam' translates to 'Super Family', highlighting the theme of creating a family from unusual circumstances.
- Music was composed by Deva, a prolific composer for comedy and mass films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- The movie released during a period when many Tamil comedies focused on urban living problems and landlord-tenant relationships.