Idli Kadai: Now Available on Netflix
Tamil movie fans have a new reason to celebrate: Dhanush’s popular movie Idli Kadai is currently on Netflix. The drama came out in theaters on October 1, 2025, and people loved it for its sincere tale, realistic performances, and emotional depth. You may now see the movie in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, among other languages.
The Plot and Story
Idli Kadai is about Murugan (Dhanush), a young man from a small Tamil town who has become a successful chef in Bangkok. Murugan’s life seems perfect because he is engaged to the daughter of Vishnu Vardhan, a well-known hotel owner. But then catastrophe strikes.
Murugan goes back to his home village to run his family’s traditional idli shop when his father dies. At first, Murugan feels that he has to do something to honor his father’s memory, but soon it becomes a journey of self-discovery as he has to blend new cooking techniques with old recipes.
The movie gets even more dramatic when Vishnu Vardhan’s son plans Murugan’s destruction because he is angry with him. Murugan learns what food, family, and identity really mean in the middle of love, rivalry, and nostalgia.
The Cast and Crew
Dhanush wrote and directed Idli Kadai, which is another big step forward in his artistic career. The cast of the movie is amazing, including:
Dhanush plays Murugan
Sathyaraj plays Murugan’s father.
Arun Vijay, Raj Kiran, and Shalini Pandey play important parts.
G.V. Prakash Kumar wrote the music for the movie. His lyrical songs lend emotional depth to the story. Kiran Koushik is in charge of the cinematography, which captures the beauty of rural Tamil Nadu and the energy of Bangkok with great skill.
Reviews and Reception
When movie came out in theaters, Idli Kadai got a lot of praise for its emotional performances, insightful writing, and stories that made people feel nostalgic. People liked how Dhanush played a man divided between his goals and his background.
The movie has a 7.0/10 rating on IMDb right now, which shows that both fans and critics liked it. Idli Kadai is moving to OTT, which should help it reach more people and keep doing well in the streaming arena.
When and Where to See
Idli Kadai is now only accessible on Netflix, and you can watch it in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. People can see this touching narrative of love, tradition, and redemption from the comfort of their own homes.