After its theatrical run, Perusu—the latest dark comedy from Tamil cinema—is all set to make its way to Netflix. The film, which promises to blend humor with heartache, will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada, bringing its unique blend of family chaos to a wider audience.
Netflix India dropped the first look of Perusu with an enticing caption: “This family puts the 'fun' in 'funeral.'” Directed by Ilango Ram and produced by Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films in association with Harman Baweja’s Baweja Studios and Emberlight Studios, the movie brings together a talented ensemble cast, including Vaibhav, Niharika NM, Sunil, and Karunakaran. The quirky storyline, which is a remake of the Sinhalese film Tentigo, follows the misadventures of a family dealing with a funeral in their own eccentric way—blending humor and tragedy in a rollercoaster of emotions.
With music composed by Arjun Raj and cinematography by Sathya Thilakam, Perusu is poised to deliver a memorable experience. The film’s tagline—a family that doesn’t do anything normally—sets the stage for a raucous, offbeat take on familial bonds and the absurdity of life’s most unexpected moments.
Set for a Summer 2025 release, Perusu is a perfect addition to Netflix’s ever-growing library of diverse regional content. If the first look is anything to go by, this is one film that promises to bring a lot of heart and humor to the screen. Stay tuned for more updates on this chaotic family saga!