Dhanush steps into the director’s shoes with ‘Idli Kadai,’ but the film faced a steep drop on Monday, seeing collections plummet by over 70% after an impressive debut. Although it raked in Rs 40.20 crore, Tamil and Telugu screenings reported a significant dip in audience turnout.
Dhanush’s directorial venture ‘Idli Kadai’ has witnessed a sharp decline in its Monday collection after a solid five-day run at the box office.According to early estimates by the Sacnilk website, the film earned around Rs 1.60 crore on its sixth day across all languages.Now the total domestic collections stand at Rs 40.20 crore.’Idli Kadai’ opened to an impressive Rs 11 crore on Wednesday. The family drama film maintained a healthy run through its extended opening weekend. However, the Monday showed a drop of over 70%.
Tamil and Telugu occupancy drop
On Monday, ‘Idli Kadai’ recorded an overall Tamil occupancy of 18.73% across theatres. The morning shows saw just 13.51% occupancy, which gradually rose to 21.99% by night. The Telugu version performed lower, with an average occupancy of 14.69%.
Directed by Dhanush, ‘Idli Kadai’ features a stunning cast including Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, Shalini Pandey, and Rajkiran. ‘Idli Kadai’ received mixed reviews from the audiences. One Twitter review reads, “#IdliKadai Review: A clean, feel-good watch rooted in family, emotions, and nostalgia. Some films don’t chase big twists or heavy action — they just win you over with simplicity. Idli Kadai is exactly that kind of film. A warm, rooted rural drama that feels like comfort food — nothing flashy, but it fills your heart. @dhanushkraja does double duty as actor and director, and he nails it.” Another review reads, “Idli Kadai is a feel-good family drama that works best when it focuses on emotions, values, and relationships. It’s not a groundbreaking film, but it’s honest in its intentions. If you enjoy heartwarming village stories with strong performances, it will connect with you. If you’re looking for freshness, unpredictability, or edge, it might feel safe and familiar. Idli Kadai is a film to be felt, not just watched.”
