The successful run on the big screen has put an emotional family drama Idli Kottu of Dhanush on the streaming platform Netflix officially. The film directed and produced by Dhanush himself, has Nithya Menen as his co-star and is streaming in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi now.

Idli Kottu was released in theatres on October 1, 2025, as a festive Dussehra treat, and it soon became a subject of widespread praise due to its emotional storytelling, powerful performances, and delightful music. The film represents the fourth directorial venture for Dhanush and he shares the screen with Nithya Menen once again after their successful collaboration in Thiru.

Rooted in Family and Dreams

The film portrays the life of Sivakeshavulu (Raj Kiran), he is the owner of a small eatery named Idli Kottu in the town of Shankarapuram. His son, Murali (Dhanush), encouraged by his father’s dream, studies hotel management and has a successful career abroad. Tragedy hits when he is planning his wedding with Meera (Shalini Pandey) — the daughter of his boss (Sathyaraj) — father dies. Murali’s reuniting with the Indian family and his undertaking of realizing his father’s unfulfilled dreams are the emotional axes of the film.

The movie with an impressive cast of Sathyaraj, Samuthirakani, Arun Vijay, and Nithya Menen, gloriously shows the topics of love, death, and heir.

Now on Netflix

Idli Kottu is the movie that, if seen in the theatre, a viewer can now enjoy it at home on Netflix, and that is very easy. The film’s easily understandable plot and the near-perfect family interactions make it a great choice for watching over the weekend.