Dhanush is currently busy with the promotion of his film Idli Kadai. During the promotion, he shared an update about the much-anticipated sequel, Vada Chennai 2. The actor confirmed that shooting for the second
installment of the critically acclaimed crime saga will begin in 2026, with a theatrical release slated for 2027.
At the press meet of Idli Kadai, the actor shared a major update on Vada Chennai 2 and said, “Vada Chennai 2 shooting will begin in 2026. The movie will release in theatres in 2027.” The first film, Vada Chennai was released in 2018. The story is about Anbu, a young carrom player who unknowingly gets pulled into the dark world of crime and politics in North Chennai. The movie ends on a cliffhanger, leaving plenty of room for the story to continue in a sequel. The film featured a strong cast, including Andrea Jeremiah, Aishwarya Rajesh, Kishore, Daniel Balaji, Samuthirakani, and Pawan.
Dhanush Gets Emotional By Touching Tribute Of Child Actor’s Mother | Video
The child is playing younger Dhanush in the film. The video shows mother of child’s actor saying, “Greetings, everyone. I am overjoyed today that Dhanush sir chose my child to act in his film. But more importantly, I’ve been fond of Dhanush for a long time now. I have been praying for something like this for a long time. When he asked my son to act in the film, I felt such joy. Thank you so much.” Her emotional tribute left Dhanush teary eyes. He was seen getting emotional.
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.
About Idli Kadai
Idli Kadai, produced jointly by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films and Dawn Pictures, was initially slated for release on April 10. The production team has now confirmed that the film will hit theatres worldwide on October 1. The film features Dhanush and Nithya Menen in lead roles, with Arun Vijay playing the antagonist. Industry sources suggest that the face-off between the two actors will be a major highlight. Shalini Pandey also plays a significant role in the project.
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
