Mark your calendars: Idly Kadai, the much-anticipated village drama by Dhanush, is bringing back his rustic charm with heart and humor. The title itself, evocative and homely, hints at a story rooted in everyday warmth. As both director and star, Dhanush takes us on a nostalgic journey of resilience, relationships, and the humble joys of rural life—framed within the familiar comfort of a road-side eatery.
Idly Kadai Movie Budget
While Wikipedia doesn’t list the budget, industry insiders estimate it at approximately ₹20 crore, suggesting a mid-range production with robust rural visuals and narrative depth.
Idly Kadai Movie Cast Names
Here’s the ensemble serving the right flavours:
- Dhanush as Selvam – likely the owner of a modest Idli Kadai
- Nithya Menen as Kayal — reuniting the Thiruchitrambalam duo
- Arun Vijay – the antagonist, reportedly receiving a substantial ₹8 crore
- Shalini Pandey, Prakash Raj, Sathyaraj, R. Parthiban, Rajkiran, P. Samuthirakani, and Parthiban (cameo)
Release Date
Originally slated for 10 April 2025, the release was postponed due to pending shooting schedules—especially an overseas climax scene. The new and confirmed theatrical release is 1 October 2025.
OTT Platform
Reports indicate that Netflix has secured the digital rights—lavishing nearly ₹45 crore on the film’s OTT deal, underscoring its commercial appeal beyond the theatrical space.
Music
Composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, this marks yet another creative reunion with Dhanush. The first single, “Enna Sugam,” dropped as a musical birthday surprise and quickly struck a chord with audiences. The audio rights are held by Saregama.
Production
- Directed & written by: Dhanush (his fourth directorial after Pa Paandi, Raayan, NEEK)
- Produced by: Wunderbar Films (Dhanush) & Dawn Pictures (Aakash Baskaran), distributed by Red Giant Movies
- Technical team:
- Cinematography: Kiran Koushik
- Editing: Prasanna GK
- Production Design: Jacki
- Costume Design: Kavya Sriram
- Choreography: Baba Bhaskar
- Filming journey:
- Began September 2024 in Theni and Pollachi, wrapping by April 2025, including a final overseas schedule in Bangko
- During filming, a major fire broke out on the rural set in Andipatti—but fortunately, no one was harmed
Final Thoughts
Idly Kadai delivers the perfect blend of rural charm and raw cinematic honesty. Dhanush’s earthy character, counterbalanced by Arun Vijay’s intensity, and framed by G. V. Prakash’s soulful compositions, positions this as a heartfelt family drama laced with emotional highs. A Netflix OTT window only deepens the film’s appeal across audience segments. As your desi content creator, I’m already smelling the idli aroma mixed with cinematic nostalgia—October just got a whole lot more ‘sugam’!
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