The festive vibes are high with Ayudha Pooja today, and Tamil films are off to a fresh start in theaters. Dhanush’s self-directed family drama Idli Kadai hit screens today with okay crowds turning up for its mix of humor, heart, and Dhanush in three unique roles as an everyday idli shop owner facing life twists.
As it’s the first day, everyone’s chatting about the build up Dhanush directing for the fourth time after big ones like Raayan, and teaming up again with Nithya Menen from Thiruchitrambalam. The trailers highlighted real-life feels and fun family moments, drawing in folks for the holiday release. Pre-bookings picked up nicely, crossing ₹0.95 crore gross in India with over 60,000 tickets sold across more than 2,299 shows, mainly in Tamil Nadu spots like Chennai and Coimbatore.
On a budget of around ₹60 crore, the hype was solid thanks to its simple story, star cast, and no major clashes, though some say it could have been bigger.
Idli Kadai Day 1 Box Office Collection
| Day | Date | India Gross(₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Oct 01, 2025 (Wed) | ₹11.89 |
| Lifetime India Net | – | ₹10.5 |
| Lifetime India Gross | – | ₹11.89 |
| Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | ₹13.5 |
Disclaimer: The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in‑house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. While minor variances may occur compared to final official tallies, the data presented here is considered a reliable representation of the film’s commercial performance.
Top 10 Highest Opening Day Film in Tamil 2025
- Good Bad Ugly – ₹51.5 crore
- Vidaamuyarchi – ₹48 crore
- The Greatest of All Time – ₹40 crore
- Retro – ₹35 crore
- Dragon – ₹32 crore
- Coolie – ₹29 crore
- Kanguva – ₹28 crore
- Vettaiyan – ₹25 crore
- Thug Life – ₹30 crore
- Idli Kadai – ₹4 crore
Top 10 Highest Opening Films of Dhanush
- Raayan – ₹15 crore
- Captain Miller – ₹8.5 crore
- Thiruchitrambalam – ₹8 crore
- Vaathi – ₹7.5 crore
- Karnan – ₹7 crore
- Asuran – ₹6 crore
- Maari 2 – ₹5.5 crore
- Enai Noki Paayum Thota – ₹5 crore
- Idli Kadai – ₹4 crore
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 – ₹4 crore
Top 10 Highest Opening Films of Nithya Menen
- Thiruchitrambalam – ₹8 crore
- Idli Kadai – ₹4 crore
- Bangalore Days – ₹2.5 crore
- O Kadhal Kanmani – ₹2 crore
- Ustad Hotel – ₹1.5 crore
- Mersal – ₹1 crore
- 24 – ₹1 crore
- Ishq – ₹0.8 crore
- Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju – ₹0.7 crore
- 100 Days of Love – ₹0.5 crore
FAQ related to Idli Kadai Box office Collection
A1. The film was made on a budget of about ₹60 crore, including production and marketing costs.
A2. On its opening day, Idli Kadai earned around ₹4 crore gross in India and ₹5 crore worldwide based on early estimates.
A3. Pre bookings for day 1 crossed over 60,000 tickets sold in India, grossing about ₹0.95 crore.
A4. Dhanush stars in the lead with three roles, Nithya Menen as the heroine, plus Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, R. Parthiban, P. Samuthirakani, and Rajkiran in key parts.
A5. Too early to say on day 1, but with decent openings and festive timing, it could be a hit if word-of-mouth boosts it over the holidays.
Conclusion
Overall, Idli Kadai got off to a fair start on day 1 with its warm story and Dhanush’s multi-talents shining through, perfect for family watches during Pooja time. If the positive early feedback spreads, it might climb higher and cover its ₹60 crore budget comfy. For a cozy film with laughs and life lessons, it’s worth checking out. Watched it already? Let us know your thoughts in comments. Stay tuned for day 2 updates and more Tamil cinema news!