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!

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.

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.

After a long time, Tamil cinema brings back a refreshing rural feel-good entertainer that resonates strongly with our roots. The director sets the tone right from the beginning, using earthy visuals and natural performances that immediately transport us to the warmth of village life.

The cinematography deserves special mention - the frames are composed with a keen eye for detail, capturing not just the landscape but also the emotions of the characters within it. Each shot feels authentic, reminding us of the charm of older Tamil films that celebrated rural simplicity.

The music complements the visuals beautifully. The background score subtly enhances the emotional beats, while the songs are situational and blend seamlessly with the storytelling. At moments, the music rekindles nostalgic emotions, making us remember a time when melodies carried the soul of the story rather than being inserted for commercial appeal.

Narratively, the first half is engaging and well-paced, filled with heart, and emotional connect. The characters are well-written, and the interpersonal dynamics hold the audience's attention. The second half does dip slightly, with a few filler scenes and predictable stretches that could have been trimmed for a tighter impact. However, the emotional core of the film manages to hold steady, and the climax restores the feel-good essence the movie promises.

What truly works is the film's ability to highlight old emotions and cultural values that many families can relate to. The themes of togetherness, nostalgia, and rural bonding make it a wholesome watch. It doesn't rely on gimmicks or over-the-top action; instead, it thrives on emotional honesty and grounded storytelling.

Felt good to see people genuinely glued to the screens not expecting a high moment from a top tier actor film's FDFS. Idly Kadai is simple and yet beautiful in many ways. A much needed film for today's world. Dhanush as a director wins making scenes and dialogues portraying his knowledge on cinema,he makes sure even the slightest question is answered. Every single character comes in the film is beautiful and the way he shown Arun Vijay as a person driven by ego is to the point and felt real. Can't come out from Gv's background scores and songs,it is the soul of the film. This film not for the entertaining purpose,it is to tell us 'Please look back the way you came' cherish the moments you had with your loved ones and take those to the next generations and he simply did that without preaching it. Forget about all and take your family to watch this beautiful film from Director Dhanush,I'm sure you won't regret.