Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai' Opens to Positive Buzz: Early Reviews Hail Relatable Themes and Emotional Depth

Tuesday - 30/09/2025 23:01

Dhanush's highly anticipated film 'Idli Kadai,' where he also wrote and directed, premiered on October 1, 2025, receiving decent early reviews. Audiences are finding the drama highly relatable, praising its exploration of returning to one's roots, family bonds, and identity. The story follows Dhanush's character reviving his late father's Idli shop after leaving a corporate job. While some feedback mentioned an outdated presentation.

'Idli Kadai' Twitter review: Dhanush starrer garners early praise; Netizens say, 'It's highly relatable'

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Dhanush’s most awaited movie 'Idli Kadai' has finally hit theatres worldwide on October 1, 2025.Released during the festive season, the movie is getting decent first reviews from the audiences who had their premiere shows at 6 am. With Dhanush not only acting but also writing, directing, and co-producing, 'Idli Kadai' is touted to be a drama movie. Let's check out the early reactions to this Dhanush starrer.

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Early reactions to 'Idly Kadai'

Early reactions on Twitter say that the movie is highly relatable. One fan tweeted, “#IdliKadai started with a parallel cut between city & rural life … slowly moved into deep emotions in the first 30 mins So far, looking good #Dhanush.”Another Twitter review reads,“#IdliKadai - Director Dhanush puts in the opening card of film that, story based on his Childhood life with adoption of Real life characters & imaginary script. He said the same during Audio Launch too.”

Themes of family and identity

As per the first reviews, 'Idli Kadai' connects emotionally with viewers due to its relatable theme. One early reaction reads, “Relatable Theme: At its core, #IdliKadai is a story about returning to one's roots." The review further says that the movie is about the enduring power of family bonds, and the search for identity amidst modern struggles.The story follows Dhanush’s character, who leaves his corporate job after his father, played by Rajkiran, passes away.

Dhanush's character later reconnects with his village by reviving his father’s humble Idli shop.

Mixed but hopeful feedback for the Dhanush starrer

Not all reactions were glowing, with some viewers noting presentation concerns. “#IdliKadai - Ordinary film with outdated presentation. Depends upon how families receive it,” one Twitter user wrote.Despite this one mixed reaction, many are praising the film’s heart and emotional appeal, which is relatable to many due to the father and son emotion which works well mostly.

Even though it's too early to say anything, the first reactions to the Dhanush starrer hints at a superhit film loading for the actor.

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