Movie: Idli Kottu
Rating: 2/5
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Dhanush, Arun Vijay, Nithya Menen, Rajkiran, Sathyaraj, Samuthirakani, Geetha Kailasam, Parthiban, Ilavarasu and others
Director: Dhanush
Produced By: Wunderbar Films, Dawn Pictures
Release Date: 01-10-2025
Murali (Dhanush) is unhappy with his job at a restaurant in Bangkok. He is deeply in love with Meera, the daughter of the restaurant owner Vishnu Vardhan (Sathyaraj). Vishnu’s son Ashwin (Arun Vijay) is arrogant and loves to flaunt his power. Back in their village Sankarapuram, Murali’s father Sivakesava (Rajkiran) runs a famous idli shop that is considered a local landmark. After a shocking incident, Murali returns to his village with the dream of reviving his father’s business and fulfilling his goals.
Performances:
Dhanush, as always, acts naturally and tries hard to carry the film, but his character and performance feel repetitive and not very impactful.
Arun Vijay fits well as the antagonist, though his role is clichéd. Nithya Menen stays true to her natural style but only has a supportive part. Rajkiran brings the right amount of emotion, while Sathyaraj impresses in a role different from his usual ones, playing a rich father. Samuthirakani’s role feels underwritten and fails to make a mark. Geetha Kailasam leaves an impression, Parthiban appears briefly, and Ilavarasu along with others are just adequate.
What Worked for the Film:
As an actor and director, Dhanush seems focused on emotional dramas, and Idli Kottu (Idli Kadai in Tamil) is another attempt in that direction. The beginning has some decent but ordinary moments. A few emotional scenes between Rajkiran and Dhanush work well in the first half, supported by some heartfelt dialogues.
What did not work for the FIlm:
The story feels predictable from the start. While the intentions are clear, something always feels missing. The interval sequence looks forced, and the action lacks impact. The second half feels outdated, with characters and scenes that fail to create any connection.
Neither the villains provide a real sense of threat nor does the bond between Dhanush and the villagers feel convincing. The romance between Dhanush and Nithya Menen is also weak. The climax drags unnecessarily, testing the audience’s patience.
Idli Kottu Review and Verdict:
Dhanush's Idli Kottu had the potential to be a heartfelt emotional drama, but it ends up as a tiring experience. The performances are decent, but the narrative feels forced and outdated. As a director, Dhanush picks a good storyline but fails to bring out the right emotions, except in a few moments.
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