| Idly Kadai | |
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| Directed by | Dhanush |
| Written by | Dhanush |
| Produced by | Aakash Baskaran Dhanush |
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| Cinematography | Kiran Koushik |
| Edited by | Prasanna GK |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Production companies | Wunderbar Films Dawn Pictures |
| Distributed by | Red Giant Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Idly Kadai (transl. Idli Shop) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed and co-produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films, together with the newly-created production house Dawn Pictures. The film stars Dhanush, alongside Nithya Menen, Shalini Pandey, Arun Vijay, Prakash Raj and Rajkiran.
The film was officially announced in September 2024 under the tentative titles D52 and DD4, as it is Dhanush's 52nd and fourth film as a lead actor and director respectively, and the official title was announced a few days later. Principal photography began the same month. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by Kiran Koushik and editing by Prasanna GK.
Idly Kadai is scheduled to be released worldwide on 10 April 2025 in theatres.
Cast
Production
Development
During the audio launch of Thiruchitrambalam, Dhanush stated that he wanted to collaborate with Nithya Menen on numerous films. Subsequently, after winning the National Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Thiruchitrambalam, Menen announced that she would be reuniting with Dhanush for an upcoming film he is directing.
On 17 September 2024, the newly established production house Dawn Pictures, headed by Aakash Baskaran, officially announced through their social media pages their maiden production project. Tentatively titled D52 and DD4, it would be directed and starred by Dhanush, in his fourth directorial venture. Dhanush would also co-produce the project under Wunderbar Films. The film's official title, Idly Kadai, was announced on 19 September 2024. The technical crew includes composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, editor Prasanna GK, cinematographer Kiran Koushik, production designer Jacki, costume designer Kavya Sriram and choreographer Baba Bhaskar.
Filming
Principal photography commenced with the first schedule on 16 September 2024 at the villages of Theni district in Tamil Nadu.
Music
The music and background score is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, in his ninth collaboration with Dhanush.
Release
Theatrical
Idly Kadai is scheduled to be released in theatres worldwide on 10 April 2025.
References
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- "Dhanush to direct Idli Kadai featuring Nithya Menen and Shalini Pandey". News18. 20 September 2024. Archived from the original on 20 September 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
- Kumar, Akshay (25 December 2024). "Samuthirakani reveals he is part of Dhanush's Idli Kadai". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
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- Mass na Enna? - Dhanush’s Speech at Thiruchitrambalam Audio launch (in Tamil). Sun TV. 8 August 2022. Event occurs at 8:53. Archived from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025 – via YouTube.
- Jha, Subhash K (23 August 2024). "Nithya Menen, Dhanush to come together after Thiruchitrambalam, actress confirms". Times Now. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- "Dhanush's D52 to be backed by new production house Dawn Pictures". The Indian Express. 17 September 2024. Archived from the original on 17 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- "Dhanush's D52 to be backed by Dawn Pictures". Cinema Express. 12 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- "Dhanush's next 'D52' officially announced". The Times of India. 17 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- ^ "'D 52': Dhanush's fourth directorial titled 'Idli Kadai'". The Hindu. 19 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- Nyayapati, Neeshita (19 September 2024). "Dhanush announces his 4th directorial and 52nd film titled Idli Kadai; shares concept poster". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- "Dhanush's next titled 'Idly Kadai'". The Times of India. 19 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- "Dhanush begins work for his fourth directorial venture". The Times of India. 16 September 2024. Archived from the original on 21 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
- M, Narayani (8 November 2024). "Dhanush's Idli Kadai gets a release date". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
External links
- Idly Kadai at IMDb
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