Dhanush Starring Tamil Drama Finds Its Audience on OTT(Photo Credit –Netflix)

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Idli Kadai is a project that Dhanush shaped in every way. He wrote, directed, produced it, and also played the lead role, so calling it a Dhanush film feels completely accurate. The film did not perform well at the box office. It was made on a reported budget of ₹ 100 crores, which is a substantial amount for a story centered on emotional themes rather than large-scale entertainment.

Today, many viewers prefer watching grand visual experiences in theatres, while smaller or more intimate dramas often find a better audience on streaming platforms. The same pattern repeated for this film. In theatres, it earned only about 71.91 crores worldwide, but once it arrived on OTT, it found a much stronger footing and became a success.

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Idli Kadai’s Success On Netflix

Idli Kadai has been available on Netflix since October 29, 2025. For the past two weeks, it has remained in the top ten list and held the number one position in India during that time. It is not only popular in India but has also taken the number one spot in countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives. The film has also managed to enter the top 10 list in 15 countries, including Australia, UAE, Qatar, Singapore, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nigeria, and others.