Get ready to buckle up for a wild, laugh-out-loud ride with the digital premiere of Tamil blockbuster, Kudumbasthan, streaming to ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content 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 Nivedita Rajappan, Guru Somasundaram, R. Sundarrajan, and Kudassanad Kanakam adding their own hilarious touch. 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?
ZEE5 spokesperson shares, “Kudumbasthan has been an absolute hit, bringing laughter and joy to audiences both in theaters and beyond. Tamil movies and shows have always had an incredible fanbase on ZEE5 Global, and we’re thrilled to add this gem to our platform. With a talented director, a fantastic ensemble cast, and a story that perfectly blends humor with real-life struggles, the film is bound to bring even more laughter to viewers in the comfort of their homes. The theatrical success was outstanding, and we’re excited to see the same wave of love and enjoyment as it premieres digitally on ZEE5 Global this March 7!”
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 Global. 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.”
Nivedita Rajappan says, “Being part of Kudumbasthan was such a blast! My character adds a whole new layer to the madness that’s already brewing in Naveen’s life, and I loved every moment of it. What’s so special about this film is how it mixes real struggles with pure comedy – it’s messy, chaotic, and totally relatable. The audience in theaters really embraced the humor, and I can’t wait for ZEE5 Global viewers to join in on the fun. It’s a whirlwind of emotions, and I promise, they won’t stop laughing. Here’s hoping the digital premiere gets just as much love!”
Get ready for the laughs—‘Kudumbasthan’ premieres on ZEE5 Global on March 7!
