
Kudumbasthan(2025)
Tamil153 mins
Kudumbasthan (2025) is a 153-minute Tamil film directed by Rajeshwar Kalisamy. Starring Nakkalites Dhanam, Saanvika Shree and Kudassanad Kanakam. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Kudumbasthan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2025.
Director:Rajeshwar Kalisamy
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 24 January 2025
- Director
- Rajeshwar Kalisamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A man's marriage to a woman from a marginalized caste creates tension with his parents. After they make up, he loses his job, leading to serious money problems. He now faces pressure from society and his own struggles to get back on his feet and restore peace in his family.
“When love tests family, can unity survive the storm?”
Film Details
7.1Rating
153Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 January 2025
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyidentitysurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Nakkalites DhanamActor
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Saanvika ShreeActor
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Kudassanad KanakamActor
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Nakkalites SavithiriActor
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Prasanna BalachandranActor
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Jensan DiwakarActor
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Nivedita RajappanActor
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Rajeshwar KalisamyDirector
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Sujith SubramaniamCrew
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Balaji SakthivelActor
→Trivia
- This film marks the directorial debut of Rajeshwar Kalisamy, who previously worked as an assistant director on several major Tamil films.
- The movie's title 'Kudumbasthan' is a portmanteau, combining the Tamil words for 'family' (Kudumbam) and 'place' or 'situation' (Sthanam).
- Principal photography was completed in a single, intensive schedule across various neighborhoods in Chennai to maintain a consistent visual tone.
- A key subplot involving a traditional family business was inspired by real-life stories from the director's own extended family.
- The film's soundtrack subtly incorporates folk music motifs from the Kongu Nadu region, reflecting the female lead's background.
- Several scenes were shot using natural light in actual middle-class household locations to enhance the film's authentic feel.
- The script underwent multiple workshops with the cast to refine the family dynamics and dialogue before filming began.