Produced by Dawn Pictures and Wunderbar Films, ‘Idli Kadai’, starring actor Dhanush, is set to hit theaters worldwide on October 1st. The film’s audio launch was held on a grand scale yesterday at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai in the presence of thousands of fans.
Speaking on behalf of Wunderbar Films, Shreyas said, “Hello to all Dhanush sir fans. Akash and I were talking about doing a film together. Dhanush sir was saying that we can do the story of ‘Idli Kadai’. As soon as I told Akash, he said, “If sir is directing, then we can start shooting immediately.” He gave us complete freedom. This is a film that is very close to Dhanush sir’s heart. Thanks to everyone including the technicians Prasanna and Jackie who worked on the film. Today’s hero of the festival is Jeevi Prakash Kumar. I have known him since 2008. He has achieved everything up to the National Award, but he is still the same. Thank you for the wonderful background music he gave. The hero director of the film is Dhanush sir, he is my hero director in my life. Whatever I say about him will be less. As the superstar used to say, “Be good… don’t be too good!” I tell him. You have acted so much up to Hollywood, but acting alone is not enough, you have to go beyond that and do some Things are needed. “If 10 people oppose one, he is the leader!” You are the leader. Those who grew up with you, those who lived because of you, talk about you only to them. This “Idli Kadai” will be a favorite film for the fans and all families.” He said.
Art director Jackie said, “This is my third film with my director. When Idli Kadai started, he said, “Let’s put up a set.” He said in such detail. I come to the set with what he said in mind. So it is very easy when I work with him. I want to work with him again and again, thank you to everyone.” He said.
Stunt director Peter Hein said, “Dhanush Brother has put in a lot of effort in this film. I have wanted to work with him many times, and this is the film that gave me that opportunity. Thank you for waiting for me and giving me full support. Everyone will definitely like the film, thank you.” He said.
Cinematographer Kiran said, “I had a desire to work with him since the film Mayakkum Enna, and it came true in this film. I am happy to work with Sathyaraj and Rajkiran sir. I really wanted to work with you, Dhanush sir. I am happy that you gave me this opportunity.”
Editor Prasanna GK said, “I have worked in many films, but this is the film where I worked completely without sitting at the editing table. Dhanush sir called me there during the shooting and asked me to edit. The entire work was done there. The film has turned out great. Working with Dhanush sir was a wonderful experience. Thank you for giving me this opportunity.”
Costume designer Kavya Sriram said, “I am happy to have been given this opportunity in this film. Working with Dhanush sir was a great experience, I learned a lot from him. I had the pleasure of working with all the actors. Thank you to all the technicians. I hope everyone likes the film, thank you.”
Actress Shalini Pandey said, “Thank you to everyone. It has been a long time since I came to Chennai. It feels like coming home again. I am very grateful to Shreyas and Dhanush sir for giving me this opportunity. Acting with him was my dream come true. I am happy to have acted with everyone including Arun Vijay sir and Sathyaraj sir. Even though I have not acted with Nithya Menon, I really like her acting. The first Tamil film I acted in was with Jeevi, and I am happy to be reunited with her. I hope everyone likes this film. Thank you.”
Director and actor R. Parthiban said, “Hello to my dear friend director-actor Dhanush and to all the Dhanush fans who keep this venue abuzz. A king in a village. He has two princes—one is one in a thousand, the other is one in ten thousand. If he gets any opportunity, it is this young Dhanush who excels in it. I am jealous of both the films Yatra and Lingaa. While talking to Dhanush sir during dubbing, I looked at the phone he was holding and asked, “Can I give you my phone number?” He said, “This is for talking to my children only.” It’s like there’s no other phone to talk about films! Kamal sir is talented in the Tamil film industry; Dhanush is equally talented. My congratulations to him. This is not a film for Jeevi’s talent; he made the film Aayirathil Oruvan 10 years ago. His talent will be celebrated for another 50 years. I was jealous of Rajkiran sir after watching Power Paandi! Acting giant Nithya Menen has already acted with Dhanush sir, and has won a National Award. She will succeed in this too. Arun Vijay has worked hard and reached this level; he has done a wonderful role. I have also done a small role with so many stars. Shreyas is the one who invited me to act; he takes care of the actors responsibly. I thank him and producer Akash Bhaskaran. I am eagerly waiting to see this film with the support of fans like you, thank you.” he said.
Music composer Sai Abhayankar said, “I am a big fan of Dhanush sir. Thank you for inviting me. When I went to him to ask for his feedback while composing the song for Katchi Chera, he spoke patiently and gave me a lot of advice. I am a big fan of his; I am eager to work with him. Congratulations on the success of this film, thank you.”
Actor Rajkiran said, “My thanks to Dhanush’s fans and film personalities. Thank you to all the actors and technicians who made this film. Congratulations to my beloved Dhanush, Nithya Menen, brother Sathyaraj, and Parthiban, who are showing their acting skills. I am happy to act with so many people. Please support this film, thank you.”
Actor Sathyaraj said, “I am comfortable as an actor with a good producer. Dhanush has taken such good care of me. He is a master of all the arts, acting, writing, and directing. I was very jealous after watching Power Paandi. Thank you for giving me a chance in this film. I was amazed after watching Dhanush sir’s films ‘Asuran’ and ‘Karnan’. Thanks to Vetrimaaran and Mari Selvaraj for speaking about Ambedkar and Periyar in such a big hero film. When the story of this film was told, I first said that I should play the role of Parthiban sir. But, he has given me all the songs that will suit you well. I hope you like it. Even if Arun Vijay is a hero, he will be hesitant to act in the next hero film. But, leaving all this behind, he has understood this story and acted wonderfully. I will learn good things from my elders and from younger people like Dhanush. I learned about acting from him. I was amazed by his direction. Everything in this film is a feature. Jeevi’s music is amazing. All the technicians have worked very well. Thank you Dhanush sir for all this. If I had acted in a Hollywood film like him, my style would have changed. But his modesty amazes me. Congratulations to him. Thank you to everyone.” he said.
Actress Nithya Menon said, “When Dhanush sir first asked me for this film, I didn’t have a date. Then another actress came, but she changed. Before the sheet, he again said, ‘You should act.’ I felt that I should act in this film. I asked, ‘Am I the one who is set for this like ‘Thiruchitrampalam’?’ He said, ‘You will be perfect.’ I have many scenes with Ilavarasu, Samuthirakani, and Dhanush sir. I am happy to see everyone here, Sathyaraj sir, Parthiban sir. This team is like my family. I am happy to act in this film. I like Dhanush sir more than just an actor, but also as a director. You all will like this film. Thank you.”
Actor Ilavarasu said, “I was very impressed when Dhanush sir spoke about the hardships his father Kasthuri Raja faced at a function. This film ‘Idli Kadai’ is about what it would be like if a son did not feel the hardships of his father. During the shooting, at one point he said, ‘This is our uncle’s house’. It is a very small house. I was surprised by the way someone of such height behaved there. That is Dhanush. Thank you for making me play a small role in this film. Everyone will like the film. Thank you to all the artists who worked with me. Thank you to everyone.”
Producer Isari K. Ganesh said, “Hello everyone. Kasthuri Raja sir is my friend. The shooting of ‘Thulluvatho Ilamai’ took place at Wales College. Since then, I have been watching Dhanush for 23 years. Apart from Rajini sir, no one has acted in Tamil cinema, whether in Kollywood, Bollywood or Hollywood; Dhanush sir has achieved that. He is currently acting in a film with Wales Films. He finishes the shoot in the morning and does post-production work on the film ‘Idli Kadai’ at night. I have never seen a worker like him. This film of his will definitely be a big hit. A big cast has acted. Big artists have worked. Together, the film will be a huge success. Congratulations to everyone. We will soon start the film ‘Vada Chennai 2’ under the direction of Vetrimaaran under the banner of Wales Films, thank you.”
Actor Vijayakumar said, “My congratulations to all the artists who participated in this film. I have been in cinema for 65 years. I have worked with many actors and directors. I really like my dear friend Kasthuri Raja. He said that he would make a film with a boy in the film ‘Thulluvatho Ilamai’, another boy is directing it, and he said, ‘You should act’. I did it saying that I don’t want any salary, I want food to come from your house. Now those young people have grown up in a big way. My son Arun Vijay has become famous along with Ajith. Now he has acted with Dhanush in this film. Congratulations for the film being a big success.”
Director Tamilarasan Pachaimuthu said, “Hello to Dhanush sir’s fans. Thank you to the producers who invited me to this event. The audio launch of my next film is taking place, and there may be an actor like Dhanush in it. There may be a producer from Dawn Pictures. So I have come to see the location. Dhanush sir is the one who gave confidence to humble kids like us. When I met him recently, I was amazed by his hard work. I was amazed that he had to work so hard to reach such heights. I am also waiting to join him. Thank you.”
Director Kasthuri Raja said, “Vijayakumar sir has done three films with me. I am indebted to him for acting in the film ‘Thulluvatho Ilamai’. That film was made in 2002 with the help of two young men. His acting in this gave me great respect, thank you. The reason why I have grown so far and my children have grown is because of Rajkiran sir. My thanks to him. Thanks to the fans who raised my son to be such a great person.”
Director Rajkumar Periyasamy said, “This festival is like a family festival. It is a joy to see everyone loving Dhanush sir. ‘Thulluvatho Ilamai’ was the first film I went to see alone. He made me wonder who he was. The next year, ‘Kaadhal Konden’ came and announced that an artist had arrived in Tamil cinema. The film that impressed a generation after the hero was ‘Pudhupettai’. At that time, he was just 23 years old. Now, as a producer and director, he is surprising. The films he chooses and directs are surprising. I saw the film ‘Thiruchitrampalam’, and Nithya Menon madam’s performance in it was emotional. I am happy that we will see the same team in the film ‘Idli Kadai’. I wish ‘Idli Kadai’ a huge success.”
Music composer Jeevi Prakash said, “‘Polladhavan’ is my third film. At that time, I was a small boy and Dhanush took me by the hand and took me to a music festival. Since then, this friendship has continued. Like my brother, if he loves someone, he will never say ‘no’. Idli Kadai has become a wonderful film based on our local story. You will think of your father when you watch this film. This film will also be a hit with our team. Arun Vijay sir, Sathyaraj sir, Parthiban sir have all acted wonderfully. Shalini has also acted well. Nithya Menon has mixed. Thank you to Dawn Pictures. Thank you to all the technicians.” Producer Akash Baskaran said, “Thank you Dhanush sir. This is the first film of Dawn Pictures. He is the director and the actor. If this film has created huge expectations, it is because of him. We started this film only when Rayan was released. We thought the title “Idli Kadai” was very soft, but it is now going viral. Thank you to all the artists who acted in this film. Thank you also to Uday Anna and Senbagamoorthy Anna who supported this company. Please give your support to this film, thank you.”
Actor Arun Vijay said, “Thank you to the Idli Kadai team, press friends, and all the fans. I have done 2-3 films with other hero combinations. One of the films that I said “Dakkunu Okay” is “Ennai Arindhaal” and the other is “Idli Kadai”. The reason is the trust I have placed in director Dhanush. He has expressed the idea of the Idli Kadai film so eloquently. I said I am coming with trust in you, and he looked at me like that. I was amazed to see him as a director. It is not easy to act and direct in that. He always keeps working hard. I would look at him in amazement and say, “What, this man has won so many awards, gone to Hollywood and is still running.” Without that love and hard work to clearly do the work he does, nothing is possible. Whatever anyone may say, he keeps working hard. It was a great pleasure to act with him. I learned a lot from him. It was a pleasure to act with Sathyaraj brother in this film. Parthiban sir, Rajkiran It was a pleasure to act with everyone sir. Shalini is a real entertainer, she is our entertainer. Nithya Menon has given a different kind of performance with Dhanush sir. It was a pleasure to work with Peter Hein master. I don’t know how they give such a hit. They have good chemistry. I want to listen to the background music. Our producer Akash Bhaskaran, I am seeing him here for the first time. He has given the film with complete trust in this team. Thank you. Idli Kadai will be a favorite film of everyone in the family. Thank you.” He said.
Dhanush will play the lead role in this film, while Nithya Menon, Sathyaraj, Shalini Pandey, Rajkiran, Samuthirakani, Ilavarasu play important roles. Star actor Arun Vijay plays the villain in the film.
Wunderbar Films has collaborated with Dawn Pictures, a company that produces many new films with big budgets featuring leading actors, to produce the film on a grand scale. Inban Udhayanidhi is releasing the film across Tamil Nadu on behalf of Red Giant Movies.
The film has music by Jeevy Prakash Kumar. Kiran Kaushik is handling the cinematography and GK Prasanna is editing. Baba Bhaskar is choreographing the choreography. Kavya Sriram is designing the costumes. PC STUNTS are designing the fight sequences.
