Dhanush has returned to the big screen with his ‘Idli Kadai’, for which he has also turned into writer and director. The movie focuses on a man whose quest to be successful leads him to rediscover his roots. The movie also stars Nithya Menon in the lead role, marking their second collaboration after Thiruchitrambalam.
If you are looking forward to watching ‘Idli Kadai’ in theatres, then check what netizens have to say about the film.
#IdliKadai review – 4/5 🌟. First half konjam slow ah start aaguthu, but 2nd half la vera level🔥. Idli kadai setup la climax scene ku goosebumps. #Dhanush Actor + Director ku double thumbs up 👍 but interval scene mass uhhh🔥 https://t.co/FXIJ8XuTYy
— Simbu (@Simbu_h93891) October 1, 2025
🍲 #IdliKadai IS A HEARTFELT TRIUMPH! 😍 Viewer raves: *4.25/5* 🌟 “Connected SO well!”
🔥 *Eagle scene in 2nd half = PURE GOOSEBUMPS!* 🦅 Murugan’s idli kadai steals the show! 🍽️ #Dhanush SLAYS as director & actor – pre-climax 2-min speech hits like REAL LIFE! 💬✨ “I’m doing… pic.twitter.com/f34Kn5p2cX---Advertisement---— Nikhil Ulhas Ghule (@ApnaThought) October 1, 2025
#IdliKadai is simple in its storytelling but honest in its emotions. A feel-good, beautifully made film that connects with sincerity and heart. It may not be complex, yet its honesty makes it powerful. In the end, Dhanush wins ❤️ pic.twitter.com/H5j6UoNuWa
— LetsCinema (@letscinema) October 1, 2025
#IdliKadaiReview – First Half:
— R 🅰️ J (@baba_rajkumar) October 1, 2025
Family drama unfolds at a slow pace, with heavy sentiments especially in the Dhanush–Rajkiran scenes.
Dhanush–Nithya Menon chemistry is engaging as always.
Sathyaraj, Arun Vijay, and Shalini’s characters fail to make a strong impact on the… pic.twitter.com/EZUqBR1GBZ
#IdliKadai
— Atkinson (@Starkk02) October 1, 2025
The first half was average to above average overall, but the acting by Dhanush and Nithya Menen was outstanding. While the story lacks originality, the strong performances kept it engaging.
Earlier, while speaking to NDTV, Nithya talked about her experience of working with Dhanush again. He shared, “It’s the same for me. He is a very familiar person. He is my friend. I think we are all people who don’t stick to one role. We are very collaborative. We are people with multiple talents. We always contribute to everything. It’s just a natural progression. I didn’t see any separate versions of him but filming was fun.”
Idli Kadai also stars Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, R. Parthiban, P. Samuthirakani and Rajkiran.
