After Blockbuster Theater Run, Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai' Lands On Netflix Don't Miss This Family Drama!

Dhanush’s new Tamil film Idli Kadai has finally arrived on Netflix. The family drama, written, directed, and acted by Dhanush himself, is an emotional story about love, family, and finding one’s roots. After doing well in theatres, it is now streaming online for audiences everywhere.

When and where to watch Idli Kadai

Idli Kadai was released in theatres on October 1, 2025, and received great reviews from both critics and fans. The movie is now available to stream on Netflix from October 29, 2025. Idli Kadai can be watched in Tamil and in dubbed versions of Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

What’s the plot of the movie?

The story of the film follows ‘Murugan’, played by Dhanush, a young man from a small town whose biggest dream is to rise beyond his humble beginnings and the family’s small Idli Kadai (idli shop) run by his father, ‘Sivanesan.’ To make his life better, he leaves his family behind to chase success in the bustling city of Madurai. He spends several years there, building his career and distancing himself from his past, until a tragedy changes everything. 'Murugan’s father's tragic death forced him to come back to his home. His visit coincides with the preparations for his marriage to 'Meera,' the daughter of the rich businessman 'Vishnu Varadhan,' who resides in Bangkok.

'Murugan' found himself emotionally detached, and his new role is far from easy as he took over his father’s family business of Idli Kadai. After years away from small-town life, he struggles to maintain the little store while coping with financial troubles, communal expectations, and the grief of his father's death. 'Murugan' gradually begins to draw on his city experience to modernise and restore the shop's appeal, while remaining loyal to its traditions. ‘Ashwin’, ‘Meera’s' brother, makes things difficult for ‘Murugan’ by constantly interfering, creating tension between ‘Murugan' and ‘Meera'. ‘Ashwin’ looks down on ‘Murugan’s' decision to manage a small food stall and questions his worth as a husband. 

During this stressful period, 'Murugan' develops a deep emotional connection with ‘Kayal’, a kind-hearted neighbor who supports him through his struggles. Their growing friendship blossoms into a tender romance, adding another layer of conflict and emotion to the story. The situation worsens when 'Murugan' faces external threats from ‘Mari’, a powerful and corrupt local businessman who wants to buy the Idli Kadai property. 

Cast of the movie 

The film features a stellar cast, including Dhanush as ‘Murugan’, Arun Vijay as ‘Ashwin’, Sathyaraj as ‘Vishnu Varadhan’, P. Samuthirakani as ‘Marisamy’, Nithya Menen as ‘Kayal’, Shalini Pandey as ‘Meera’, and Rajkiran as ‘Sivanesan’. R. Parthiban plays a supporting role as ‘Inspector R. Arivu’, Vadivukkarasi as ‘Murugan’s grandmother, Ilavarasu as ‘Ramarajan’, Aadukalam Naren as ‘Vishnu Varadhan’s' assistant, Geetha Kailasam as ‘Kasturi’, Brigida Saga as young ‘Kasturi’, and Indumathy Manikandan as ‘Kayal’s mother.

Idli Kadai box office collection 

According to reports, Idli Kadai earned an impressive Rs. 21 crore in just the first two days of its theatrical release, indicating a strong opening for the Tamil family drama. However, the film’s total gross had reportedly reached around Rs. 45 crore. 

Mark your calendars and watch Idli Kadai on Netflix. 

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