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Idli Kadai Box Office Collection Day 9: Dhanush’s latest Tamil family drama, Idli Kadai, continues its steady run at the Indian box office after completing nine days in cinemas. This film marks Dhanush’s fourth outing as a director after Pa Paandi, Raayan and Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam. He also plays the lead role alongside Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, P. Samuthirakani, Shalini Pandey, and R. Parthiban.

According to box office tracking portal Sacnilk, Idli Kadai released on 1st October 2025 opened strongly on its first day, collecting around Rs 11 crore largely from Tamil Nadu. The second day saw a slight dip with Rs 9.75 crore, and by Friday, the numbers dropped further to Rs 5.6 crore. However, the film regained momentum over the weekend, earning Rs 6.25 crore on Saturday and another Rs 6 crore on Sunday. As expected, the weekday numbers were lower, with Monday and Tuesday bringing in Rs 1.55 crore each. Collections dipped further midweek, adding Rs 1.3 crore on Wednesday and Rs 1.01 crore on Thursday. This takes Idli Kadai’s total domestic collection to Rs 44.01 crore in which Rs 40.89 crore from the Tamil version and Rs 3.12 crore from the Telugu version.

About Idli Kadai Movie

Written, directed and co-produced by Dhanush, Idli Kadai tells the heartfelt story of Murugan, a man from a small village in Theni who leaves his father’s modest eatery to chase culinary dreams abroad. Years later, after learning of his father’s death, Murugan returns home to face long-buried emotions and family tensions that threaten both his father’s legacy and his own future. The music and background score are composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, with cinematography by Kiran Koushik and editing by Prasanna GK. The film is jointly produced by Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films and Aakash Bhaskaran’s Dawn Pictures.

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Idli Kadai vs Kantara Chapter 1

While Idli Kadai has been praised for its warm performances and emotional storytelling, it faces tough competition from Kantara: Chapter 1, which has taken the box office by storm with worldwide collections surpassing Rs 400 crore. Despite the strong rivalry, Dhanush’s film continues to attract family audiences thanks to its relatable theme and positive word of mouth. As Idli Kadai enters its second weekend, trade experts are watching closely to see if it can maintain momentum and cross the Rs 50 crore mark in the coming days.