Dhanush, as an actor and director, has a strong track record of producing heartwarming family dramas. From 'Velaiyilla Pattadhari' to 'Thiruchitrambalam', many films from his filmography have that recall value that makes for a perfect weekend watch. Dhanush is now back with 'Idli Kadai', his fourth directorial venture that promises another solid drama packed with emotions.
Murugan (Dhanush) is an unhappy employee at a restaurant in Bangkok. He is in love with Meera (Shalini Pandey), the daughter of the restaurant's owner, Vishnu Vardhan (Sathyaraj). His son, Ashwin (Arun Vijay), is an egotistical man-child who constantly throws his weight around. Murugan's father, Sivanesan (Rajkiran), owns an idli shop in Sankarapuram, and his shop is the identity of the village.
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