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Idly Kadai

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Vishal Menon The Hollywood Reporter India A watchable concoction of 'Thevar Magan' and Vellaiyilla Pattadhari. Nov 11, 2025 Full Review Arjun Menon The Indian Express Idli Kadai is as straightforward film just as its trailer promised — a tearjerker with some honest ideas about legacy, served with the flamboyance of a star vehicle. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 14, 2025 Full Review Sreeju Sudhakaran LatestLY.com Idli Kadai serves up a feel-good concoction of family melodrama, moral lessons, romance and some humour, but not all its ingredients blend smoothly. Rated: 2/5 Oct 3, 2025 Full Review Rohit Panikker Filmfare It is personal, affectionate, and anchored by committed performances. It may not break new ground in terms of story, but what it does, it does with conviction. Rated: 3/5 Oct 1, 2025 Full Review Bhuvanesh Chandar The Hindu After NEEK, Dhanush seems to have dug deeper, perhaps wishing to taste the pleasures of a comfort meal, and this film is just that. Oct 1, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Harish N "Idli Kadai" (2025) is a good and emotionally significant film, primarily elevated by a truly stunning performance from Dhanush. He is completely captivating in his role, lending immense sincerity and depth to what is, at its heart, a good emotional, mandatory story. The film makes a powerful impact early on, with a first half that is nothing short of stunning. The narrative foundation is laid brilliantly, immediately pulling the viewer into the emotional world of the characters. Dhanush’s acting prowess is the central strength here, making every heartfelt beat resonate strongly. However, the movie struggles significantly with maintaining its momentum. The energy and impact of the first half give way to an average second half. This drop in quality creates an uneven experience, as the pacing becomes inconsistent and the overall narrative tension slackens. While the film has an important emotional core, the execution in the latter part doesn't sustain the brilliance of its opening. Overall, "Idli Kadai" is a cinematic experience that is worthwhile and good, particularly for its stunning emotional high points and Dhanush’s exceptional performance. It remains a valuable watch despite its narrative split. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/10/25 Full Review Jayakumar N This stone age comedy is a massive blunder, featuring a hero using bizarre, ancient methods to make batter. This movie suffers from a very poor story line and lacks any meaningful lesson. Why director/star Danush took on this project is baffling. It’s a top contender for the award for the Most Blunder Movie of the year. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/01/25 Full Review Lucky01 First half is feel good and emotionally connects to the story, but slow paced. Second half is typical hero-villain story, but engaging. Story is simple, but Dhanush’s writing and direction is good. Performance wise everyone did good, but Raj Kiran, Geetha Kailasam, Dhanush and Nithya Menen steals the show. GV Prakash’s music is good and suits the scenes. Production values are good. Overall: 3/5 Not for everyone, some may feel it lags or feels outdated Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review KK Family entertainer with deep roots,Well done director who transform the feel & emotion from paper to screen with few flaws, Casting & their performance is good, felt light, felt home, a perfect feel good movie Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/03/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Director
Dhanush
Screenwriter
Dhanush
Distributor
Prime Media
Production Co
Benetone Films, Wunderbar Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Tamil
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 30, 2025, Limited
Runtime
2h 20m