Idli Kadai (U)
01/Oct/2025 2hrs 27mins 43 mins

3.00

A Soulful Rural Drama Packed with Relatable Emotions!

An engaging film on the whole, however the screenplay has its own ups and downs. Thanks to the organically placed core sentiments and the beautiful moments built around it, that help in creating a heartwarming space and hide a few flaws.(more)

Source: MovieCrow, MovieCrow

2.50

Idli Kadai serves nostalgia and sentimentality, but it isn't nearly enough

There are moments when the emotions work and the actors pitch in with performances that manage to elevate the simplistic way in which their characters are written. The way the romance between Murugan and Kayal (Nithya Menen) is developed also deserves mention, and feels like a new spin on the Kamal ...(more)

Source: TOI, Times Of India

2.00

Melodrama peaks in Dhanush's middling drama on homecoming

Idli Kadai, apart from its performances, gets the messaging right. It shows that one can take the high road, emphasises non-violence, and encourages dialogue to resolve disputes. Seasoned actors Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, and Geetha Kailasam bring honesty to their characters. Shalini Pandey's performance ...(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

3.00

Dhanush Delivers

'Idli Kadai wears its heart on its sleeve, embracing nostalgia and roots with both hands. Dhanush is in top form as an actor and director here, mining most of the material,' recognises Arjun Menon. (more)

Source: Arjun Menon, Rediff.com

3.50

An earnest and hopeful Dhanush steers this conventional melodrama in the right direction

Dhanush starrer is the kind of genuine, low stakes dramas that were regular in the 90's. The film's beauty lies in the small details, little crevices of goodness that emanate from its core despite the heavy handed treatment.(more)

Source: Arjun, Indian Express

3.00

Dhanush redeems a delectable comfort meal

Idli Kadai never promises to redefine the template. After NEEK, Dhanush seems to have dug deeper, perhaps wishing to taste the pleasures of a comfort meal, and this film is just that. It wishes to make you forget about fancy restaurant meals and remind you of a flavour you might have forgotten about...(more)

Source: BHUVANESH CHANDAR, The Hindu

3.50

An earnest and hopeful Dhanush steers this conventional melodrama in the right direction

Idli Kadai being made in today�s film ecosystem is a miracle of sorts as it is the kind of dramatically inert, vignette like cornball of a film that would not fair well in the age of loud, thumping blockbusters. This is a self contained film obsessed with nostalgia, roots and our cultural legacy. Th...(more)

Source: Arjun Menon, Indian Express