Idli Kadai (2025): Release Date, Cast & Where to Watch
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Idli Kadai is an Tamil action drama film directed by Dhanush, starring Dhanush, Arun Vijay and Sathyaraj. It released on 1 October 2025. Release markets: Worldwide (theatrical). It is streaming on Netflix (from 29 October 2025).
Idli Kadai Quick Facts
| Release Date | 1 Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| IMDb rating | 6.5/10 |
| Runtime | 147 min |
| Language | Tamil |
| Country | India |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Dhanush |
| Cast | Sathyaraj, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Rajkiran, Dhanush |
| Production | Dawn Pictures, Wunderbar Films |
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Idli Kadai Story
Murugan, played by Dhanush, grows up watching his father run a respected idli shop in a village in Theni. He later has to choose between a corporate career and his father's legacy.
Release date and status
Idli Kadai released on 1 October 2025. Release markets: Worldwide (theatrical). Language: Tamil (with a Telugu version).
- 10 April 2025 – Originally scheduled: Dropped in March 2025 because filming was not complete
- 1 October 2025 – Released: Theatrical release
OTT release
The film began streaming on Netflix on 29 October 2025.
Cast and crew
- Director: Dhanush
- Writer: Dhanush
- Music: G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Cast: Dhanush, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, P. Samuthirakani, Nithya Menen, Shalini Pandey, Rajkiran, R. Parthiban
Trailer and music
The trailer was launched on 20 September 2025 in Coimbatore, and the album was released on 25 September 2025.
Certification and runtime
The runtime is 147 minutes.
Box office
Wikipedia reports that trade analysts estimated a gross of about ₹21 crore in the first two days and about ₹45 crore by 12 October 2025.
Production notes
Dhanush wrote, directed and co-produced under Wunderbar Films with Dawn Pictures. Filming took place mainly in Theni district, and G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music.
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Sources
- Idli Kadai – Wikipedia — Wikipedia
- Idli Kadai OTT release details: When and where to watch Dhanush directorial Tamil comedy-drama after theatrical run — The Economic Times
- 'Idly Kadai' shoot moves to Pollachi, Dhanush spotted riding a bike — Times of India
- Idli Kadai on IMDb — IMDb
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Cast and crew
- Dhanush (Director)
- Sathyaraj (Cast)
- Nithya Menen (Cast)
- Arun Vijay (Cast)
- Shalini Pandey (Cast)
- Rajkiran (Cast)
- Dhanush (Cast)
- P. Samuthirakani (Cast)
- R. Parthiban (Cast)
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