8 Tamil family dramas as good as Kudumbasthan

Arshi Khanam

Kudumbasthan on OTT

Manikandan's family drama is set to premiere on ZEE5 on March 7. Ahead of its OTT release, take a look at other Tamil films that captivate hearts.

Abhiyum Naanum (Prime Video)  

The plot follows a doting father (played by Prakash Raj), whose life takes a surprising turn when his daughter (Trisha) falls in love with a Sikh man.

Dhoni (JioHotstar)

Prakash Raj's family drama film revolves around a teenage boy who is passionate about cricket and Dhoni but struggles to convince his father about his aspirations. 

Vaanam Kottattum (Aha)

The plot revolves around an convict and patriarch whose life changes after his dark past threatens to ruin his estranged family.

36 Vayadhinile (Aha)

Jyothika's family drama film revolves around a married woman who rediscovers herself and embark on a life changing journey of dreams and passion.

Ammani (ZEE5)

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan features in the lead role of this captivating family drama film about relationships, greed and selfishness of children. 

Saivam (JioHotstar)

Nassar headlines this drama film as the patriarch who vows to change his family's ill fate by sacrificing their pet rooster but it goes missing. 

Anjali (ZEE5)

This poignant drama film follows a special needs child with a cognitive disorder, whose family struggles to raise her.

Avvai Shanmugi (Aha)

Kamal Haasan's cult classic family comedy follows a divorced man who disguises himself as a nanny to spend time with his daughter.