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Decent one-time watch.. Story is nothing new(Hero leaving his luxury chef life abroad to continue his father legacy idly shop in his native and indirect message of how to grow your daughter/son) but screenplay is good. I would say director danush passed in this attempt (Far better than Raayan, his next best after Pa Pandi) Everyone did their characters well. Special note to Rajkiran and Geetha kailasam. Few stress buster comedies were good. Few scenes were refreshing like calf coming towards him, their initial struggle to set-up the idly shop, ilavarasu meeting his family.. Arun Vijay at climax.. cinematography and music was good. Arun Vijay did his part very well.

Was there no negatives? There are few.. Problem is so predictable story and many scenes you might have watched in his previous movies(VIP1 and 2). Sathyaraj and family acting was very artificial.. pace of the movie(never bored but bit slow), why there was never a marriage between lead pair? Unnecessary songs, for these feel good movies audience should feel the connection. Not sure if they had that in this movie(definitely i couldn't connect) .

But big appreciation to Danush on no unwanted violence/vulgarity(recent times many crap movies like that).. can definitely watch with family and kids.

Dhanush brings back the tried-and-tested formula of nostalgia, family values, and emotional connect with Idli Kadai. And for the most part, it works.

The first half is the highlight - it hits the emotional chords well, especially for those who miss their hometown, family, and childhood memories. The warm depiction of simple food, love, and culture makes it relatable and heartwarming, even if the story feels familiar.

However, the second half dips a bit. The narrative slows down and brings in more generic ideas like the villagers coming together and supporting the hero. While these themes are common in many films, here they interrupt the natural flow built in the first half.

Anyway, the film ends on a good note, especially the post-climax portions manage to lift the film and leave a satisfying impression overall.

I like this movie and movie message. I like how director want to show our culture and family values. I watched this movie in Hindi and Hindi dialogues are very poorly written. This is a family movie but the f word has been used many times in its Hindi dubbed. Many dialogues and names changed. There were no vulgar words in the original language but the person who dubbed it in Hindi has clearly used the word 'f' in it.

After a long time, Tamil cinema brings back a refreshing rural feel-good entertainer that resonates strongly with our roots. The director sets the tone right from the beginning, using earthy visuals and natural performances that immediately transport us to the warmth of village life.

The cinematography deserves special mention - the frames are composed with a keen eye for detail, capturing not just the landscape but also the emotions of the characters within it. Each shot feels authentic, reminding us of the charm of older Tamil films that celebrated rural simplicity.

The music complements the visuals beautifully. The background score subtly enhances the emotional beats, while the songs are situational and blend seamlessly with the storytelling. At moments, the music rekindles nostalgic emotions, making us remember a time when melodies carried the soul of the story rather than being inserted for commercial appeal.

Narratively, the first half is engaging and well-paced, filled with heart, and emotional connect. The characters are well-written, and the interpersonal dynamics hold the audience's attention. The second half does dip slightly, with a few filler scenes and predictable stretches that could have been trimmed for a tighter impact. However, the emotional core of the film manages to hold steady, and the climax restores the feel-good essence the movie promises.

What truly works is the film's ability to highlight old emotions and cultural values that many families can relate to. The themes of togetherness, nostalgia, and rural bonding make it a wholesome watch. It doesn't rely on gimmicks or over-the-top action; instead, it thrives on emotional honesty and grounded storytelling.

Idli Kadai is a feel-good family movie that's full of heart. I loved how the emotions shine in every scene! Arun Vijay plays a awesome villain, and Geetha Kailasam and Raj Kiran act so well together. The story isn't super strong, but director Dhanus makes it emotional, and GV Prakash's magical music lifts everything up. The background music stays in your head even after the movie ends! It's a fun watch for families who love feelings and music. 7/10 stars!

Starring and directed by Dhanush, Idli Kadai is a family drama that portrays the love for one's own roots, that has hearts and soul, however over-the-top execution makes it plain.

The plot - A young man who is about to get married to a multi-millionaire's family rediscovers his roots and decides to run to his father's idli shop.

The story is plain and simple, with an intention of leaving a feel-good moment, however the narrative is so thin, that every frame feels overwhelming. The storytelling was predictable at every turn, offering no freshness to the story. None of the scenes managed to stir an emotional aspect whatsoever. The direction by Dhanush was decent, but could have been better.

Talking about the characters, they were poorly written and underutilized, with their roles lacking depth, purpose and logical consistency. The absence of engaging elements made the experience even more monotonous.

The songs, as always, were an unnecessary addition to the movie, although the background music by G. V Prakash Kumar was worth a praise. A movie with a dance sequence with a bunch of background dancers, wasn't even required by any means.

Overall, Idli Kadai is a well intentioned family drama that outstretches itself, with no redeeming factors and an overbearing runtime and weak storytelling.

My Rating : 4/10.

A beautiful emotional tale of love, sacrifice & the deep bond with our parents and homeland.

Dhanush is truly a priceless gem of Indian cinema, and Nithya Menen too amazes with her stellar performance. 🎬✨ GV Prakash's music elevates the film, while the entire cast shines brilliantly Rank 5/5 my opinion

Overall 4/5.

I'm usually not someone who leans toward harsh criticism, but this film left me with no choice. From start to finish, the narrative felt painfully dragged out, weighed down by endless flashbacks and repetitive moments that failed to establish any real emotional connection. Instead of drawing the audience in, the film constantly left me wondering when it would finally reach its conclusion.

The storyline was predictable at every turn, offering no real surprises or freshness. None of the scenes managed to stir any genuine emotion or leave a lasting impact. In fact, most of the characters felt underutilized, with their roles lacking depth, purpose, or logical consistency.

The absence of engaging humor or lighter moments made the experience even more monotonous. If the filmmakers had integrated some well-placed comedic elements, it might have added at least a touch of entertainment to an otherwise tedious watch.

Overall, the film felt like a squandered opportunity-a long, uninspired stretch of storytelling that neither entertains nor resonates.

Don't you just love it when rich millionaire movie stars make sentimental films that reaffirm the caste system and promoting the idea that children should inherit their parents' jobs instead of chasing their own dreams? Dhanush lives in a massive mansion filled with every bit of modern technology to make his life easier, yet he makes emotional movies about rejecting progress and following your parents' path. The hypocrisy is unreal. These people want India to stay backwards and poor people to stay poor because they are already rich. Demonising anything foreign, romanticising poverty, and calling it 'tradition' and everyone who speaks English are the villains 😂 Imagine if all that money and energy went instead into teaching people to embrace and explore other cultures without despising them, to develop cultural intelligence, civic sense, and pride in genuine progress. Then maybe India could actually move towards being a first-world country.

I mean the very first scene talks about how his father's Idli Kadai doesn't have dustbin and people throw their used leaf plates through a whole to the ground 😂😂😂 For goodness sake, stop romanticizing living like this!! It's not an either/or. You don't have to either be a westernized degenerate or live like you still in the stone age. You can keep Tamil culture and transform it so we can become a first world country with clean air, streets, and also have progress!!

Emotionally connecting peoples hearts in a dhanush's fantasy place, which once was a idle place for current 90s kids. Movie locks everyone into the story and makes us travel into the idly kadai. Great writing and acting by the cast and crew.

Heart warming and feel good throughout the screen play. Touching hearts and makes us to believe in love and kindness.

The movie has its heart in the right place, but it stumbles through too many weak and unnecessary sequences that make it feel longer than it should. Some moments just don't add up - logic clearly left the chat more than once. The casting is fine overall, but this is really a one-man show, and Dhanush carries it all on his shoulders.

I lost 2.5 hrs of my life watching this movie. The story line was very weak and there was nothing new in it. Classical story of someone leaving home and later realising the need to come back to roots. On top of it the flashback scenes were totally out and at some point did not start making sense with the point of time. In summary a movie worth avoiding.

*Idli Kadai* is a warm, flavourful slice-of-life drama that blends humour, emotion, and food with an earthy simplicity that feels refreshing. Set around a small-town idli shop, the film uses its modest backdrop to explore relationships, aspirations, and the everyday struggles of ordinary people. While the story may appear simple on the surface, the characters bring it alive with sincerity.

The standout strength of *Idli Kadai* lies in its performances. The lead actor delivers a grounded, endearing portrayal of a man trying to keep his father's legacy alive. His chemistry with the supporting cast-especially the spirited heroine-adds genuine charm to the narrative. The film's lighter moments work well, and several scenes around the shop evoke nostalgia for anyone who has grown up around street food culture.

The screenplay, although engaging, occasionally suffers from pacing issues. Some subplots feel stretched, and the emotional arcs could have been tighter. Despite that, the film never loses its core essence: celebrating the beauty of small joys and the dignity of hard work. The music complements the mood, and the cinematography captures the town's atmosphere with warmth.

What ultimately makes *Idli Kadai* worth watching is its heart. It doesn't try to be larger-than-life; instead, it finds magic in the mundane.

Felt good to see people genuinely glued to the screens not expecting a high moment from a top tier actor film's FDFS. Idly Kadai is simple and yet beautiful in many ways. A much needed film for today's world. Dhanush as a director wins making scenes and dialogues portraying his knowledge on cinema,he makes sure even the slightest question is answered. Every single character comes in the film is beautiful and the way he shown Arun Vijay as a person driven by ego is to the point and felt real. Can't come out from Gv's background scores and songs,it is the soul of the film. This film not for the entertaining purpose,it is to tell us 'Please look back the way you came' cherish the moments you had with your loved ones and take those to the next generations and he simply did that without preaching it. Forget about all and take your family to watch this beautiful film from Director Dhanush,I'm sure you won't regret.

This movie directed by Dhanush isn't any serious watch with some cinematic marvel. But it leave you emotional. The fight scenes though are bit dramatic. But if we ignore it, this movie can be watched with your family. Story is set in a village with pure emotions about family. Pairing of Nithya and Dhanush is always perfect.

With his latest directorial venture, Dhanush crafts a soul-stirring rural drama that not only showcases his finesse as a storyteller but also reaffirms his place as one of Tamil cinema's most emotionally intuitive actors. Seamlessly stepping into the dual role of director and lead, Dhanush delivers a film that resonates with cultural authenticity, emotional warmth, and visual grace.

Right from the opening frame, it's evident that this is not just another rural backdrop slapped on for aesthetic appeal. Dhanush builds a lived-in world, filled with small yet meaningful moments that speak volumes about family, memory, and the fading beauty of village life. His direction is intimate, restrained, and deeply rooted in the emotions of everyday people. There's no rush, no spectacle just life, unfolding gently.

The cinematography is breathtaking in its simplicity. Each frame feels lovingly composed, often pausing to linger on the small details: a sunlit courtyard, a wrinkled smile, the monsoon-soaked soil. It's in these quiet visuals that the film finds its soul. The camera doesn't just capture the scenery it listens to the silences between the dialogues, the unsaid words between characters.

GV Prakash Kumar's music serves as the emotional spine of the narrative. His background score is subtle, never overpowering, and always perfectly timed. The songs are beautifully woven into the storyline situational, soft, and stirring. There's an old-school melodic charm to them, evoking a sense of longing and nostalgia without ever feeling forced. It's the kind of soundtrack that lingers long after the credits roll.

Performance-wise, Dhanush is in top form. He embodies his character with such natural ease that you forget you're watching a star. The supporting cast, too, shines every face feels like someone you might know, someone you've met on a summer trip back to your ancestral home.

While the first half glides by with emotional richness and strong character moments, the second half does meander briefly. The film never loses sight of its heart.

What makes this film truly special is its sincerity. In an era often dominated by formula and flash, Dhanush chooses to focus on the timeless: relationships, memories, roots. He reminds us that sometimes, the most powerful stories are the simplest ones told with honesty, and felt with the heart.

This is not just a film. It's a gentle reminder of who we are, where we come from, and the quiet strength of emotional storytelling.

Idly Kadai is a warm-hearted family drama rooted in rural settings, and in many ways it succeeds in creating an emotional core. Dhanush's performance is one of the film's strongest assets: his portrayal of Murugan, a hotel-management student who returns to defend his family's humble idli shop and reconnect with his roots, carries sincerity and resonance.

The film is not without its flaws. The prodigal son returning home, the "big city vs village" story. The second half loses momentum, becoming predictable and relying heavily on melodrama and cliched conflicts instead of deepening its earlier emotional promise.

It may not break new ground or surprise you with its story, but it has enough heart and charm to engage for much of its runtime. If you're looking for razor-sharp storytelling or innovative structure, though, this might feel a bit safe or predictable.

Watched this movie today it was full of family cringes mixed with emotional sentiments. Felt very boring watching it. A dragging screenplay. A predictable story with all cringe scenes nothing much big. Performances are below average, the screenplay drags without purpose, and even the music fails to lift the mood.

I would rate 4.2/5 A inspiring movie.. Dhanesh acted well.. This movie showed you should fulfill your dad's dream.

A rural man moves to Dubai pursuing dreams and work. After disaster strikes, he returns home, discovering his village's worth and fighting to fulfill his father's wishes despite challenges.

Director Dhanush Writer Dhanush Hero Dhanush.

Overall, an average movie to watch because this movie moved in too many direction very quickly which I felt not needed. It should have focussed more on running the idly kadai in village setup showing its intricasies but I loved the way the movie ended.

Actor Danush fared well as usual in this movie but Director Danush missed perfection in making it a complete package to watch. Parthiban, Samuthirakani & Sathyaraj did their part well as senior actors especially Parthiban village slang was top notch and mind blowing. Nithya Menon could have been used in a better way with her acting potential since she has been extraordinary in recent 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' movie and also in Danush's previous 'Thiruchitrambalam' movie. Arun Vijay negative shade worked out really well and was eye catching.

Editor Prasanna GK who has been editing many of Danush movies has done an extradinory job in this movie especially when there was a cut showing making of bun first then showing the idly kadai (acted by Danush). Editing elevated the movie really well.

Overall, an average and decent watch for audience and village setup was good and nice one.

A story with a slow paced narration' The first act was so underwhelming. The writing was really very bad. Felt bored throughout the whole movie. Most characters are not used properly wasted their potential. Outdated in every department.it was full of family cringes .A time waste watching this movie.

The film starts as a feel-good movie with strong emotional connections. However, the issue arises in the second half, where the audience gets bored due to the familiar revenge storyline. Despite this, the climax is handled well, managing to reconnect emotionally with the audience. Overall, the movie is above average, apart from the second-half issue.

Excellent writing and peak direction by D.

This movie fullfill the family audience go to theatre with no exceptations worth to watch in theatre. All the characters in the movie performed well. After a long time watched a good movie in theatre. I requested to all the people to watch this movie in theatre. Among all the movies directed by dhanush this one is my favourite.