Critics Review
3.25
This Family Man is a Big Winner!
A fun-filled family flick that is sure to entertain the audiences without any age differences. The light-hearted emotional angle connects too. There are quite a few dull spots in the later half, however it doesn�t affect the result much in totality.(more)
Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow
3.00
Financial follies meet family fun in uneven but amusing comedy
Manikandan keeps Naveen sympathetic even when he�s making decisions that would make a financial advisor weep. His performance walks the tightrope between comedy and pathos, particularly in scenes where his pride crashes head-first into reality. Guru Somasundaram nails every beat as the pompous broth...(more)
Source: TOI, Times Of India
3.00
Wins you over with plenty of humour and relatable characters
Kudumbasthan, for the most part, steers clear of sentimentality, though the climax flirts with it. Just as we brace ourselves for Manikandan to launch into a Ravi Mohan-esque soliloquy from Santhosh Subramanian, Vennila astutely interrupts his dramatic monologue, calling out his theatrics. The emoti...(more)
Source: Jayabhuvaneshwari B , CinemaExpress.com
3.00
Manikandan maintains his winning streak with this entertaining comedy caper
Kudumbasthan, much like most families out there, has its flaws and shortcomings. But similar to a mother�s hand-fed affection or a father�s care-laden motivation talks, the film comes as a tender affirmation that Tamil cinema has more to offer than just action and violence.(more)
Source: GOPINATH RAJENDRAN, The Hindu
3.50
A brilliant comedy with lessons on relationships, money
Kudumbasthan is a heart-warming and breezy entertainer with many laugh-out-loud moments.(more)
Source: Janani, India Today
3.75
A Heartfelt Tribute to Middle-Class Struggles
Kudumbasthan is an emotional and relatable tale that serves as a wake-up call for families to recognize and appreciate the sacrifices of their earners. A poignant and heartfelt tribute to middle-class struggles, this movie will resonate deeply with anyone who has felt the weight of family responsibi...(more)
Source: Indiaglitz, IndiaGlitz.com