Dhanush’s new movie, Idli Kadai, which he has directed, and the cast comprises Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, and some of the best actors is going to be released on Netflix from October 31, 2025. The viewers will have the option to watch the film in three languages—Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi—so they can easily watch this lovely comedy-drama at home.

🎬 OTT Release Details

Idli Kadai will be released digitally on Netflix around four weeks post its theatrical release. The fans who could not experience the film on big screen can now watch it in different languages from October 31, 2025, onward.

💰 Box Office Performance

The film had a great start at the box office with the first-day collection of Rs 11 crore and the domestic market total of nearly Rs 50 crore in 18 days. The worldwide Rs 71.32 crore income of Idli Kadai includes Rs 12.5 crore from international markets. Despite receiving mixed reviews from the critics, the movie’s peculiar plot combined with the Dhanush-Nithya Menen pair were the main factors to its financial success.

📝 Plot Summary

Idli Kadai is about a country man who goes to Dubai in search of fortune but uncovers unanticipated trials. Realizing the worth of his roots he goes back to the village where he fulfils his father’s dreams.

Dhanush is the main actor in this role.

Nithya Menen is the main actress in this film.

Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, and Rajkiran are in the cast, and their performances range from comedy to drama.

🎥 Production Details

Producers: Dhanush & Akash Baskaran (Wunderbar Films & Dawn Pictures)

Music: G. V. Prakash Kumar

Cinematography: Kiran Kaushik

Editing: Prasanna GK

Production Design: Jackie

Action Choreography: PC Stunts

Dance Choreography: Baba Bhaskar

Costume Design: Kavya Sriram

During a Madurai pre-release event, Arun Vijay praised Dhanush by saying, “We have eaten street food together a lot. For him, I did this film, and his commitment is the proof of our friendship.”

🍿 What to Expect

The Netflix distribution will have a comic, dramatic, and emotionally powerful narrative which are the trademark of Dhanush’s odd directorial style. Fans of the director’s previous such as Pa Paandi, Rayan, and Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kopam are sure to enjoy a wonderful theater-like experience.

Dhanush is still winning over the public when it comes to his box-office appeal. His recent acting in Kubera, which is directed by Shekhar, has earned more than Rs 132 crore worldwide.

Don’t forget the date, October 31, 2025, to see Idli Kadai on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.