Chennai: Actor-director Dhanush’s latest family entertainer, ‘Idli Kadai,’ has finished its first week at the box office. The film, which was released on October 1, 2025, showed a significant drop in its daily collections as the weekdays began.
Idli Kadai Box Office Collection Day 7
On Day 7, which was Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the film’s net collection across India stood at ₹1.3 crore (as per early trade reports). This marks the official end of its opening week run.
Disclaimer: This number is based on current data, movie trends, and occupancy rates, which are collected from our research and multiple trade sources, distributors, News media, and Movie Booking Sites. (Learn more about how we source and verify box office data on our Methodology Page.) We will keep updating this Number regularly.
Sharp Drop After Holiday Weekend for Dhanush’s Film
The movie opened strongly on its first day, a Wednesday, thanks to the festive season. It earned a robust ₹11 crore net on Day 1.
The film maintained a good collection during its extended first weekend. However, the first Monday (Day 6) and Tuesday (Day 7) saw the numbers fall. This is a common trend for films after a long holiday period.
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The Day 7 collection of ₹1.3 crore indicates the film is now running on a steady but much lower pace. It is heavily dependent on audiences coming in from strong word-of-mouth.
First Week Total Crosses ₹40 Crore Mark
Despite the drop in the final two days of the week, ‘Idli Kadai’ has managed to cross the ₹40 crore mark in its first seven days in India.
Idli Kadai Box Office Collection India Net – Day Wise
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [01 October 2025] | ₹11 Crore |
| Day 2 [02 October 2025] | ₹9.75 Crore |
| Day 3 [03 October 2025] | ₹5.6 Crore |
| Day 4 [04 October 2025] | ₹6.25 Crore |
| Day 5 [05 October 2025] | ₹6 Crore |
| Day 6 [06 October 2025] | ₹1.55 Crore |
| Day 7 [07 October 2025] | ₹1.3 Crore |
| Total | ₹41.45 Crore |
The total seven-day collection is approximately ₹41.45 crore net in India. This is a decent total. It keeps the film in the race for a respectable box office verdict.
Idli Kadai Competition and Audience Response
‘Idli Kadai’ faced tough competition from other major releases. One big movie, ‘Kantara: Chapter 1,’ was also released around the same time. This competition likely affected the film’s earnings, especially in the Hindi and South Indian markets outside of Tamil Nadu.
The film, which is Dhanush’s fourth directorial venture, is a simple, heart-warming story. It talks about a man returning to his roots and family legacy. Critics have praised the performances and the emotional content. This positive feedback from the audience, or “word-of-mouth,” is what sustained the movie over the weekend.
The film stars Dhanush, Nithya Menen, and Arun Vijay in important roles. Its music, composed by GV Prakash, has also been appreciated by fans.
Looking Ahead
As ‘Idli Kadai’ enters its second week, the collections will be crucial. The movie needs to maintain a stable collection rate to achieve a profitable verdict. The total earnings are still growing. Fans are hoping that the family-friendly theme will continue to bring audiences to the theatres in the coming days. The focus now shifts to how well the film holds up during its second week of release.
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