Idli(2015)
Idli Kadai is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed, and co-produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films and Dawn Pictures. The ensemble cast includes Dhanush, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, P. Samuthirakani, Nithya Menen, Shalini Pandey, Rajkiran, and R. Parthiban. The story follows Murugan, a successful executive who returns to his village after his father's death and must decide whether to sell the family's idli shop. The film explores themes of tradition, homecoming, and forgiveness. It was shot primarily in Theni district and Bangkok, with music by G. V. Prakash Kumar. Reviews noted its old-school emotional appeal but criticized predictable plotting. The film grossed approximately ₹45 crore at the box office against a ₹70 crore budget. It began streaming on Netflix from 29 October 2025.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 July 2015
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m 0
Storyline
Murugan leaves his village for a big city job. He becomes a successful executive and gets engaged to his boss's daughter. But when his father dies, he returns home. He must choose between selling the family idli shop or keeping his father's dream alive. Old loves and old rivals await him.
“Some tastes bring you home.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Idli
Cast reunions in this film: Venniradai Moorthy & Kovai Sarala (11 films together), Kovai Sarala & Pandu (11 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Pandu (6 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Kovai Sarala (3 films together), Saranya Ponvannan & Pandu (3 films together), and Kovai Sarala & Kalpana (3 films together).
