Idly Kadai is an upcoming Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Dhanush. Serving as his fourth directorial venture, the film stars Dhanush alongside Nithya Menen, marking their reunion after Thiruchitrambalam (2022). The film is scheduled to release in theaters on October 1, 2025.
🎠Idly Kadai 2025 Movie Cast
The film features a talented ensemble cast:
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Dhanush as Selvam
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Nithya Menen as Kayal
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Arun Vijay (as the antagonist)
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Shalini Pandey
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Prakash Raj
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Sathyaraj
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Parthiban
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Rajkiran
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P. Samuthirakani
Notably, Arun Vijay is reportedly receiving a career-high remuneration of ₹8 crore for his role, highlighting the film’s significant production scale .
📖 Idly Kadai 2025 Movie Story
Idly Kadai is set in a rural backdrop and revolves around the life of Selvam (Dhanush), a man who runs a modest roadside eatery. The narrative delves into his personal and professional challenges, exploring themes of resilience, community, and the pursuit of dreams against societal odds. The film is expected to blend emotional storytelling with elements of rural life, offering a heartfelt cinematic experience.​
💰 Idly Kadai 2025 Movie Budget and Production
The estimated budget of Idly Kadai is approximately ₹20 crore . Principal photography commenced in September 2024, with the first schedule held in the villages of Theni district, Tamil Nadu. Filming later moved to Pollachi for a brief schedule. As of March 2025, the majority of the shooting was completed, with only a song sequence left to be filmed abroad .​
🎶 Music and Technical Crew
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Music: G. V. Prakash Kumar
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Cinematography: Kiran Koushik
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Editing: Prasanna GK
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Production Design: Jacki
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Costume Design: Kavya Sriram
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Choreography: Baba Bhaskar​
The film’s music is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, featuring folk-inspired tracks that resonate with the rural setting and themes of the story .
📅 Release and Distribution
Idly Kadai is set to release worldwide on October 1, 2025, in theaters. The film is distributed by Red Giant Movies, ensuring a wide reach across Tamil-speaking audiences globally.​
With its compelling storyline, strong performances, and the creative vision of Dhanush, Idly Kadai is poised to be a significant release in Tamil cinema, offering audiences a poignant exploration of rural life and human emotions.
