Idli Kadai Box Office Collection Day 3 (Live): Dhanush’s Directorial Wins Hearts Despite Mixed Reviews
‘Idli Kadai’ Day 3 box office collection update: Dhanush’s rural drama earns ₹21.64 crore in India despite mixed reviews and competition from ‘Kantara Chapter 1’.
Dhanush’s ‘Idli Kadai’ continues to win hearts at the box office despite mixed reviews and strong competition from ‘Kantara Chapter 1’.
The rural drama 'Idli Kadai', starring Dhanush, was released in Tamil and Telugu on October 1, 2025. Although the movie intended to show rustic life with natural settings and heartfelt performances, reviews ranged from mixed—with the critics praising the credible story and Dhanush's all-out effort yet stating that the second half lagged a bit—thus, it was an audience hit, all thanks to the star's huge popularity as both actor and director. In gratitude, Dhanush tweeted on X (formerly Twitter):
"Thank you for all the great love, affection, and support shown to our Idli Kadai. Feeling grateful."
Strong Opening with ₹20 Crore in 2 Days
Per Sacnilk, Idli Kadai raked in ₹11 crore net on day 1, Tamil contributing ₹10.35 crore. Telugu contributed a mere 0.65 crore. On Day 2, collections dipped to ₹9.75 crore, with Tamil at ₹9 crore and Telugu at ₹0.75 crore. This was an 11.36% day-to-day decline. In two days, the film had managed to grab ₹20.75 crore.
Day 3 Bringing About Slow Growth
October 3, or Day 3, witnessed slow collections, approximately ₹0.89 crore. With this, the India tally stood at ₹21.64 crore. The little growth is attributed to an intense box-office clash and a somewhat mixed critical reception. Weekend shows are expected to retain family audiences and support from the fan base to maintain the film’s standing.
Clash with Kantara Chapter 1
Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, which earned around ₹60 crore on the very first day across multiple languages, poses a huge competition for Dhanush’s film. While Idli Kadai is still doing well in the Tamil territory, its bigger reach has taken a hit because of the clash with Kantara. The outcome of the weekend box office will be instrumental in deciding how well the film fares in the long run.
