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Dhanush and Nithya Menen reunite in Idli Kadai, new poster of Nithya as ‘Kayal’ creates buzz

Dhanush’s fourth directorial Idli Kadai stars Nithya Menen as Kayal. The fierce poster sparks excitement as fans await their reunion after Thiruchitrambalam.

September 12, 2025 / 17:25 IST
Dhanush and Nithya Menen

The buzz around Idli Kadai is only getting louder. Marking Dhanush’s fourth outing as a director, the Tamil action drama has already become one of the most talked-about projects of the season.

Fans are eager to see him share screen space once again with National Award winner Nithya Menen, after their much-loved pairing in Thiruchitrambalam.

Nithya Menen’s ‘Kayal’ Poster Creates Frenzy

On September 11, the makers dropped a striking poster introducing Nithya Menen as Kayal, woman with fire in her eyes. The intense look, coupled with Nithya’s natural charm, sent social media into a meltdown.



Comments poured in within minutes—heart-eye emojis, claps, and fans calling her a “natural beauty.” One user even kept it short with just a “Look”—and that summed up the mood perfectly.

Fans Excited for Dhanush-Nithya Reunion

The chemistry between Dhanush and Nithya was a highlight of Thiruchitrambalam. Audiences had praised their effortless connection, and many are thrilled to see them back together.

"Natural beauty," A fan wrote in the comment section,The anticipation is only building as more details about the film are kept under wraps.

Also see: Bollywood stars in stunning 3D models: From Shah Rukh's Jawan look to Alia Bhatt as Gangubai

In an Interview with NDTV, Nithya said "He is a very familiar person. He is my friend. I think we are all people who don't stick to one role. We are very collaborative. We are people with multiple talents. We always contribute to everything. It's just a natural progression. I didn't see any separate versions of him but filming was fun."

 

As a director, Dhanush has been exploring various themes, and Idli Kadai seems to follow suit. The film promises a blend of drama, action, and well-developed character arcs.

Also read: Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor’s Abir Gulaal set for India release on September 26

Given his previous work, expectations are understandably high. The poster rollout strategy has already been successful, igniting discussions across Tamil cinema circles and fan pages.


 

What’s Next?

The makers are likely to reveal more character looks in the coming weeks, leading up to the trailer launch. For now, Nithya as Kayal  has kept the buzz alive.

Entertainment desk
first published: Sep 12, 2025 05:25 pm

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