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Dhanush steps into the director's shoes with 'Idli Kadai,' but the film faced a steep drop on Monday, seeing collections plummet by over 70% after an impressive debut. Although it raked in Rs 40.20 crore, Tamil and Telugu screenings reported a significant dip in audience turnout.

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 While some feedback mentioned an outdated presentation.

Dhanush's directorial and starring film 'Idli Kadai' is set for a global Dussehra release tomorrow, October 1st. Early reviews hail the rural drama as an emotional, refreshing family-puller, poised for a slow-burn hit driven by word of mouth. The multi-language release, featuring Arun Vijay as antagonist, is anticipated to be Dhanush's biggest opener.