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Idli Kadai: Who plays what in Dhanush’s next film? All character posters out

Idli Kadai: Dhanush is all set to helm his fourth directorial, which is set to release in theatres on October 1. The actor also plays the lead role in the film

Anusha Sundar
Sep 14, 2025
Idly Kadai: Who plays what in Dhanush’s next film? All character posters out
Dhanush in Idli Kadai

Idli Kadai, the upcoming Tamil film marks the fourth directorial of actor Dhanush, who will also be starring in the lead role. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on October 1. Ahead of this, the audio launch is set to take place on Sunday and the team also released the character posters of main cast.

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Idli Kadai: Who plays what in Dhanush’s next film?

Idli Kadai is the next big star release in Tamil cinema. The film is written and directed by Dhanush, who also stars in the lead role. The upcoming film marks the fourth directorial of the actor after Pa Paandi, Raayan, and Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam.

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The audio launch of Idli Kadai is set to take place on Sunday evening, and as a countdown, the makers have been releasing the character posters of the main cast over the past few days. It is still a mystery what Idli Kadai’s plot will be, given that the posters give a mix of both rural and urban stories.

Here are the main cast members of Idli Kadai and their character names:

Arun Vijay as Ashwin: A suave-looking, spectacled Arun Vijay's character looks urban and elite.

Sathyaraj as Vishnu Vardhan: Heavily white-bearded, Sathyaraj looks high-class and sophisticated.

Rajkiran as Sivanesan: Clad in a white shirt with a towel over his shoulder, Rajkiran is expected to play a rural man.

Parthiben as Arivu: Parthiban plays a 'mischievous' cop.

Samuthirakani as Marisami: A man who appears to come from a rural area, but seems to be wealthy.

Nithya Menen as Kayal: Dressed in traditional attire, with flowers and no-make up look, Nithya Menen plays Kayal.

Shalini Pandey as Meera: Shalini Pandey's character appears to be urban-centric and elite.

Dhanush as Murugan: In a black suit, Dhanush's Murugan appears cheerful.

Idli Kadai release date:

Idli Kadai is set to release in theatres on October 1. The film has music by GV Prakash Kumar, and is expected to be a family drama. The technical crew of Idly Kadai consists of Kiran Koushik as the cinematographer and Prasanna GK handling the edits.

FAQs

Q. Is Idli Kadai postponed?
A. Idli Kadai was postponed from earlier this year. The latest release date is October 1 and the film is on track for release.
Q. Where can I watch Idli Kadai?
A. You can watch Idli Kadai in theatres from October 1.
Q. What is the story of the movie Idli Kadai?
A. Idli Kadai is expected to surround around Dhanush's character as idli vendor and his humble life.

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