Kudumbapuranam (Malayalam: കുടുംബപുരാണം; transl. Family History) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by A. K. Lohithadas. It is a remake of the 1986 Tamil film Samsaram Adhu Minsaram, directed by Visu.
The film stars Thilakan, Balachandra Menon, Ambika, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Parvathy, and Sreenivasan. The story revolves around a middle-class Malayali family and the strained relationship between a father, Sankaran Nair (Thilakan), and his eldest son, Krishnanunni (Balachandra Menon). Conflict arises when Krishnanunni, after becoming an earning member, begins to question the division of family expenses, leading to a rift that eventually sees him expelled from the home. The film explores themes of familial duty, sacrifice, and reconciliation.
The music was composed by Mohan Sithara with lyrics by Kaithapram, and the background score was by Johnson. The film was produced by Mathew George under the banner Central Pictures and was released on 14 April 1988.
