Idly Kadai Tamil Movie

Idly Kadai Tamil Movie

Feature Film | 2025 | Drama, Thriller
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Idly Kadai is a 2025 Indian movie directed by Dhanush starring Dhanush, Nithya Menon, Arun Vijay and Prakash Raj. The feature film is produced by Aakash Baskaran and Dhanush and the music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
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Release Info:
October 1 2025 (India)   
Language: Tamil
Director: Dhanush

2.5
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2.7
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CRITICAL RESPONSE

Idly Kadai (2025), directed by and starring Dhanush, is a sentimental family drama that strives to evoke nostalgia and emotional warmth through a tale of homecoming. While the film has its heart in the right place, most critics agree that its execution leaves much to be desired. The performances—particularly by Dhanush—are commendable, and the film offers moments of tenderness and comfort. However, the storytelling is bogged down by weak writing, clichéd tropes, and an over-reliance on melodrama. The narrative often feels outdated, with characters and situations lacking freshness or depth. Although the film manages to stir emotions occasionally, it ultimately struggles to rise above its conventional structure. Idly Kadai may find favour with audiences looking for a familiar and emotionally-driven story, but for others, it will likely come off as predictable and uninspired.

Verdict:

Idly Kadai is a heartfelt but uneven drama that offers comfort food for the soul, though it lacks the spice of originality.


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Sree

dhanush produced it, directed it and acted as hero. it's like thevar magan movie, same, same, but, different stories. dhanush acted well, and directed well. it's like a serial and feel good movie, until interval. after interval, it became cinematic. the comedy worked out. after interval, two songs ok. but, dhanush character is unbelievable. at first, he studied catering and wish to go to foreign for life settlement and after getting all the things, job, life settlement, marriage fix with his owner's daughter, after his visit to india for his father's death, he suddenly changed and wish to continue his father's idly shop. in one scene, he dialled his friend to bring guys, as villain arun vijay tried to attack in the village thope and suddenly he is ready to be beaten by villain. everyone wish to chnage their location if suddenly their parents died and will move for their prosperity in life and life settlement and dhanush at first wish for it and then backed from it. everything is ok, but, some years back, vijay's beast and kannada film kgf 2 released at the same time, and kannada film beat the beast. likewise, this time, kanthara will beat idli kadai. the film could be better and he surely got the targeted family audience and as it is school holidays, the school children and village people also liked this movie. always dhanush film will be full of audience for 3,4 days only and it will happen this time also, after sunday.
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Cast & Crew Details:
Dhanush in Idly Kadai Dhanush
Nithya Menon in Idly Kadai Nithya Menon
Arun Vijay in Idly Kadai Arun Vijay
Prakash Raj in Idly Kadai Prakash Raj
Shalini Pandey in Idly Kadai Shalini Pandey
Samuthirakani in Idly Kadai Samuthirakani
Sathyaraj in Idly Kadai Sathyaraj
Ilavarasu in Idly Kadai Ilavarasu

Director: Dhanush
Producers: Aakash Baskaran , Dhanush
Production Companies: Wunderbar Films. Pvt Ltd, Dawn Pictures
Music Director: G. V. Prakash Kumar
Cinematographer: Kiran Koushik
Editor: Prasanna G.K
Art Designer: Jackie
Action Choregrapher: Peter Hein
Song Choregrapher: Sathish

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