Idli Kadai Box Office Collection, OTT Release & Review
Idli Kadai is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films. The movie, starring Dhanush alongside Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, and others, revolves around Murugan’s journey to uphold his family’s traditional idli shop legacy amid personal and external challenges. The film beautifully portrays rural life with emotional depth and heartfelt performances.
Box Office Performance
"Idli Kadai" had a steady box office run since its theatrical release on October 1, 2025. It collected ₹71.74 crore worldwide, with a net of ₹50.39 crore and a gross of ₹59.24 crore from India alone. Overseas earnings added ₹12.5 crore to its total. While these numbers reflect an average verdict commercially, the film’s emotional appeal has received considerable praise.
The movie showed a solid first-day collection of ₹11 crore in India, including ₹10.35 crore from Tamil Nadu. Despite competition from the simultaneous release of "Kantara: Chapter 1," "Idli Kadai" held its ground with growing audience appreciation over the first few days.
OTT Release Details
Fans can watch "Idli Kadai" on Netflix starting October 29, 2025. The streaming release comes less than a month after the theatrical debut, offering Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam dubbed options for wider accessibility.
Story and Cast Highlights
The film narrates the story of Murugan, who returns from the city to take over his late father's idli shop, facing family drama and threats from local antagonists. Dhanush delivers a nuanced performance as Murugan, supported by a strong cast including Nithya Menen as the love interest Kayal, Arun Vijay as the antagonist, and veteran actors like Sathyaraj and Rajkiran.
The movie’s authentic portrayal of rural Tamil Nadu life, coupled with its theme of heritage preservation, strikes a chord with audiences appreciating simplicity and cultural roots.
Critical Reception
While the film has been praised for its emotional strength, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, some critiques mention that the latter half succumbs to clichés. Nevertheless, "Idli Kadai" stands out as a refreshing and original drama amidst a sea of formulaic releases, offering a warm cinematic experience.
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