Idli Kadai Trailer: Dhanush Fights For More Than His Father’s Idli Shack

Idli Kadai trailer: The trailer for Idli Kadai, starring Dhanush, was released on Saturday evening, offering a glimpse into a heartfelt drama that blends family, tradition, and personal ambition. The story follows Murugan, played by Dhanush, whose father runs a beloved idli shack cherished by locals. While Murugan ventures into hotel management and achieves success working under Ashwin, portrayed by Arun Vijay, tensions rise at home as his father misses the hands-on care and traditional methods of running the family business. When Murugan faces betrayal and the stakes increase, he must fight to protect not just his father’s idli shop, but the legacy and values it represents. The film also stars Nithya Menen and Shalini Pandey in key roles and is directed,

written, and co-produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films.

Trailer of Idli Kadai out

The two-minute trailer opens with Dhanush’s character, Murugan, requesting his father to buy an idli grinder to ease the process of preparing batter. While the younger man seeks efficiency, his father, deeply rooted in the traditional methods of making idlis, remains skeptical about whether the taste will remain unchanged. The family’s idli shack, or “idli kadai,” is shown as a cherished spot among local residents.

The trailer hints that Murugan has moved away from the family business to pursue hotel management, working under Ashwin, portrayed by Arun Vijay. Though Murugan’s involvement boosts profits, his absence creates tension with his father. The situation escalates when Ashwin deceives him, pushing Murugan into a struggle that threatens more than just the family’s idli business.

Watch the trailer here:

Film details and cast

Idli Kadai is written, directed, and co-produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films, with Dawn Pictures also on board as producers. Dhanush plays the lead role, with Sathyaraj, R. Parthiban, Samuthirakani, and Rajkiran in supporting roles. GV Prakash has composed the film’s music. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 1 and will also be available in Telugu as Idli Kottu.

The project was officially announced in September 2024 under the working titles D52 and DD4, marking Dhanush’s 52nd film as an actor and his fourth as a director. The official title, Idli Kadai, was revealed shortly after the announcement. Principal photography began the same month, primarily in Chennai, with select portions filmed in Thailand. The shoot concluded by late April 2025.

What inspired Dhanush to make this film?

At the audio launch, Dhanush shared the story behind the film’s title, linking it to his childhood love for idlis. “As a kid, I always craved idlis every single day, but I couldn’t afford them. Hence, we started collecting flowers from the neighbourhood. The money we get will be based on the amount of flowers we collect every day. My sister, cousins and I would wake up at 4 AM to do this for over two hours. We’d get a little over Rs 2 each for the jobs,” he recounted.

He added that the satisfaction he derived from those idlis back then is incomparable to the present, when he can enjoy them without constraint.

Dhanush’s upcoming film

Dhanush will next be seen alongside Kriti Sanon in Tere Ishq Mein. In January, the makers released a teaser showing Kriti in a mysterious avatar, capturing the depth and intensity of her character. The film features a beautiful and haunting musical score.

Produced by Aanand L. Rai and Himanshu Sharma, with Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar also producing, the movie promises an emotional journey for the audience. The soundtrack is composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil.