Idli Kadai

Idli Kadai is a feel-good family movie that's full of heart. I loved how the emotions shine in every scene! Arun Vijay plays a awesome villain, and Geetha Kailasam and Raj Kiran act so well together. The story isn't super strong, but director Dhanus makes it emotional, and GV Prakash's magical music lifts everything up. The background music stays in your head even after the movie ends! It's a fun watch for families who love feelings and music. 7/10 stars!

I'm usually not someone who leans toward harsh criticism, but this film left me with no choice. From start to finish, the narrative felt painfully dragged out, weighed down by endless flashbacks and repetitive moments that failed to establish any real emotional connection. Instead of drawing the audience in, the film constantly left me wondering when it would finally reach its conclusion.

The storyline was predictable at every turn, offering no real surprises or freshness. None of the scenes managed to stir any genuine emotion or leave a lasting impact. In fact, most of the characters felt underutilized, with their roles lacking depth, purpose, or logical consistency.

The absence of engaging humor or lighter moments made the experience even more monotonous. If the filmmakers had integrated some well-placed comedic elements, it might have added at least a touch of entertainment to an otherwise tedious watch.

Overall, the film felt like a squandered opportunity-a long, uninspired stretch of storytelling that neither entertains nor resonates.

Decent one-time watch.. Story is nothing new(Hero leaving his luxury chef life abroad to continue his father legacy idly shop in his native and indirect message of how to grow your daughter/son) but screenplay is good. I would say director danush passed in this attempt (Far better than Raayan, his next best after Pa Pandi) Everyone did their characters well. Special note to Rajkiran and Geetha kailasam. Few stress buster comedies were good. Few scenes were refreshing like calf coming towards him, their initial struggle to set-up the idly shop, ilavarasu meeting his family.. Arun Vijay at climax.. cinematography and music was good. Arun Vijay did his part very well.

Was there no negatives? There are few.. Problem is so predictable story and many scenes you might have watched in his previous movies(VIP1 and 2). Sathyaraj and family acting was very artificial.. pace of the movie(never bored but bit slow), why there was never a marriage between lead pair? Unnecessary songs, for these feel good movies audience should feel the connection. Not sure if they had that in this movie(definitely i couldn't connect) .

But big appreciation to Danush on no unwanted violence/vulgarity(recent times many crap movies like that).. can definitely watch with family and kids.

I like this movie and movie message. I like how director want to show our culture and family values. I watched this movie in Hindi and Hindi dialogues are very poorly written. This is a family movie but the f word has been used many times in its Hindi dubbed. Many dialogues and names changed. There were no vulgar words in the original language but the person who dubbed it in Hindi has clearly used the word 'f' in it.

Dhanush brings back the tried-and-tested formula of nostalgia, family values, and emotional connect with Idli Kadai. And for the most part, it works.

The first half is the highlight - it hits the emotional chords well, especially for those who miss their hometown, family, and childhood memories. The warm depiction of simple food, love, and culture makes it relatable and heartwarming, even if the story feels familiar.

However, the second half dips a bit. The narrative slows down and brings in more generic ideas like the villagers coming together and supporting the hero. While these themes are common in many films, here they interrupt the natural flow built in the first half.

Anyway, the film ends on a good note, especially the post-climax portions manage to lift the film and leave a satisfying impression overall.