Idly Kadai has made a remarkable debut at the box office. On its opening day, it collected ₹11 Crore in India, followed by ₹9.75 Crore on the second day and an early estimate of ₹1.27 Crore on the third day. In total, the film’s earnings in India over the first three days reached ₹22.02 Crore, with an additional ₹5 Crore from overseas, bringing the worldwide total to ₹29.5 Crore. The film performed exceptionally well in Tamil Nadu, where it garnered ₹10.75 Crore on its first day, marking Dhanush’s best opening in the state. Idly Kadai features Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, and others, and was released on October 1, 2025, coinciding with Dussehra.


