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{{Infobox album
| name = Idli Kadai
| type = soundtrack
| cover = Idly Kadai Soundtrack Cover.jpeg
| border = yes
| caption = Soundtrack album cover
| artist = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| released = 25 September 2025
| recorded = 2024{{ndash}}2025
| studio = {{Hlist|Divine Labs, [[Chennai]]|Sounds Right Studios, Chennai|[[AM Studios]], Chennai|Audiogene Sound Studios, [[Kochi]]|Contrabass Music Studios, Chennai|Sonic Island, Kochi|CAC Studios, Kochi|Deepak SR Productions, Kochi|Mystic Hues, Chennai}}
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 22:01
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Saregama]]
| producer = [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]
| prev_title = [[Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa]]
| prev_year = 2025
| year = 2025
| next_title = [[Mask (2025 film)|Mask]]
| next_year = 2025
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Idli Kadai
| type = soundtrack
| single1 = Enna Sugam
| single1date = 27 July 2025
| single2 = Enjaami Thandhaane
| single2date = 27 August 2025
| single3 = Yen Paattan Saami Varum
| single3date = 17 September 2025
}}
}}

'''''Idli Kadai''''' is the [[soundtrack album]] to the 2025 [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] [[Idli Kadai|of the same name]] written, directed and co-produced by [[Dhanush]], who also leads an [[ensemble cast]] that includes [[Arun Vijay]], [[Sathyaraj]], [[P. Samuthirakani]], [[Nithya Menen]], [[Shalini Pandey]], [[Rajkiran]] and [[R. Parthiban]]. The soundtrack features six songs composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]] and lyrics written by Dhanush, [[Raju Murugan]], [[Arivu]] and Falcon. Led by three singles, the album was released under the [[Saregama]] label on 25 September 2025.

== Background ==
The film's music is composed by [[G. V. Prakash Kumar]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=19 September 2024 |title='D 52': Dhanush's fourth directorial titled 'Idli Kadai' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/d-52-dhanushs-fourth-directorial-titled-idli-kadai/article68659764.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921124415/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/d-52-dhanushs-fourth-directorial-titled-idli-kadai/article68659764.ece/amp/ |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=19 September 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Nyayapati |first=Neeshita |date=19 September 2024 |title=Dhanush announces his 4th directorial and 52nd film titled Idli Kadai; shares concept poster |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/dhanush-announces-his-4th-directorial-and-52nd-film-titled-idli-kadai-shares-concept-poster-101726748034912-amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921124507/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/dhanush-announces-his-4th-directorial-and-52nd-film-titled-idli-kadai-shares-concept-poster-101726748034912-amp.html |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=19 September 2024 |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> in his ninth collaboration with Dhanush.{{Efn|Prakash had composed for Dhanush's films an actor, including ''[[Polladhavan (2007 film)|Polladhavan]]'' (2007), ''[[Aadukalam]]'' (2011), ''[[Mayakkam Enna]]'' (2011), ''[[Asuran (2019 film)|Asuran]]'' (2019), ''[[Maaran (2022 film)|Maaran]]'' (2022), ''[[Vaathi]]'' (2023), ''[[Captain Miller (film)|Captain Miller]]'' (2024) and with Dhanush as a director for ''[[Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam]]'' (2025).}} He composed few songs in the village native folk genre and mostly in the rural base.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1836751126709838184 |user=gvprakash |title=A rural magic musical . In our village native folk … will be the base for this beautiful album … let's goooooo #idlykadai #DD4 #D52 … will be special @dhanushkraja @RedGiantMovies_ @DawnPicturesOff @theSreyas |author=G. V. Prakash Kumar |author-link=G. V. Prakash Kumar |date=19 September 2024 |access-date=12 October 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20251012064853/https://x.com/gvprakash/status/1836751126709838184 |archive-date=12 October 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref> He also mixed folk music with spiritual elements, especially in the song "Yen Paattan Saami Varum" and "Ethana Saami".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-02 |title=GV Prakash pens note on music of Dhanush's Idli Kadai: 'We tried folk mixed with spiritual...' |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Oct/02/gv-prakash-pens-note-on-music-of-dhanushs-idli-kadai-we-tried-folk-mixed-with-spiritual |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251012072958/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Oct/02/gv-prakash-pens-note-on-music-of-dhanushs-idli-kadai-we-tried-folk-mixed-with-spiritual |archive-date=2025-10-12 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Five of the songs filled with earthy rural elements, except for one song "My Heartu Spinning" which is a pop number centered on Dhanush and Pandey.<ref name=":2">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8sLVPZue4 |title=Idli Kadai — Full Album {{!}} Dhanush {{!}} Nithya Menen {{!}} Rajkiran {{!}} Arun Vijay {{!}} GV Prakash Kumar |date=25 September 2025 |last=Saregama Tamil |author-link=Saregama |type=Album |access-date=30 September 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250926071712/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP8sLVPZue4 |archive-date=26 September 2025 |url-status=live |via=[[YouTube]]}}</ref> At the film's audio launch, Prakash admitted that he did not want to compose music for virality but bring an ambience that suited the film's storyline and also driving the narrative.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-15 |title=Composer GV Prakash on turning down Raayan role: Won't betray Dhanush even in films |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/composer-gv-prakash-on-turning-down-raayan-role-wont-betray-dhanush-even-in-films-2787696-2025-09-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250916004404/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/composer-gv-prakash-on-turning-down-raayan-role-wont-betray-dhanush-even-in-films-2787696-2025-09-15 |archive-date=2025-09-16 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> The film's audio rights were acquired by [[Saregama]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1942222178595885396 |user=DawnPicturesOff |title=We're happy to announce that the audio rights of #Idlykadai have been acquired by @saregamasouth 🕺🔊 |author=DawnPictures |access-date=11 July 2025 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250711084646/https://x.com/DawnPicturesOff/status/1942222178595885396 |archive-date=11 July 2025 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Release ==
The audio launch took place on 14 September at the [[Nehru Stadium, Chennai|Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium]] in Chennai with the cast and crew in attendance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-15 |title='Idli Kadai' audio launch: From Nithya Menen's rapid fire to Dhanush-Linga's cute dance, here are some major highlights |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/idli-kadai-audio-launch-from-nithya-menens-rapid-fire-to-dhanush-lingas-cute-dance-here-are-some-major-highlights/photostory/123900943.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250928033708/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/idli-kadai-audio-launch-from-nithya-menens-rapid-fire-to-dhanush-lingas-cute-dance-here-are-some-major-highlights/photostory/123900943.cms |archive-date=2025-09-28 |access-date=2025-10-12 |work=[[The Times of India]] |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2025 |title=Idli Kadai Audio Launch: Dhanush Stuns In Traditional Avatar; Greets Fans With Handshakes Post Starry Entry – WATCH |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/idli-kadai-audio-launch-dhanush-stuns-in-traditional-avatar-greets-fans-with-handshakes-post-starry-entry-watch-article-152800784 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250915040020/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/idli-kadai-audio-launch-dhanush-stuns-in-traditional-avatar-greets-fans-with-handshakes-post-starry-entry-watch-article-152800784 |archive-date=15 September 2025 |access-date=15 September 2025 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> However, the album was not released on that date. Instead, the complete album consisting of six tracks was released on 25 September.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-25 |title=Idli Kadai (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/idli-kadai-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1842780893 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20251013112652/https://music.apple.com/in/album/idli-kadai-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1842780893 |archive-date=2025-10-13 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> The album for the Telugu version, ''Idli Kottu'', released five days later.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-30 |title=Idli Kottu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/idli-kottu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1843182631 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20251013112927/https://music.apple.com/in/album/idli-kottu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-ep/1843182631 |archive-date=2025-10-13 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref>

=== Singles ===
The first single, "Enna Sugam" was released on 27 July 2025, coinciding the eve of Dhanush's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2025 |title=Dhanush's Idly Kadai first single to drop on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jul/21/dhanushs-idly-kadai-first-single-to-drop-on-this-date |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250721233657/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jul/21/dhanushs-idly-kadai-first-single-to-drop-on-this-date |archive-date=21 July 2025 |access-date=21 July 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 July 2025 |title='Enna Sugam' from Idli Kadai is a melodious ballad |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jul/27/enna-sugam-from-idli-kadai-is-a-melodious-ballad |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250730035628/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Jul/27/enna-sugam-from-idli-kadai-is-a-melodious-ballad |archive-date=30 July 2025 |access-date=30 July 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The second single, "Enjaami Thandhaane", was released on 27 August, [[Ganesh Chaturthi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 August 2025 |title=Dhanush Announces Second Single From Idli Kadai To Drop On Ganesh Chaturthi |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/dhanush-announces-second-single-from-idli-kadai-to-drop-on-ganesh-chaturthi-ws-l-9525917.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250826155218/https://www.news18.com/movies/regional-cinema/dhanush-announces-second-single-from-idli-kadai-to-drop-on-ganesh-chaturthi-ws-l-9525917.html |archive-date=26 August 2025 |access-date=26 August 2025 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 August 2025 |title=Idli Kadai second single 'Enjaami Thandhaane' is an earthy number in Dhanush's vocals |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Aug/27/idli-kadai-second-single-enjaami-thandhaane-is-an-earthy-number-in-dhanushs-vocals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250904060758/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Aug/27/idli-kadai-second-single-enjaami-thandhaane-is-an-earthy-number-in-dhanushs-vocals |archive-date=4 September 2025 |access-date=4 September 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> The third single, "Yen Paattan Saami Varum", was released on 17 September.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2025 |title=Idli Kadai third single 'Yen Paattan Saami Varum' is an emotional ode to the village soil |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Sep/17/idli-kadai-third-single-yen-paattan-saami-varum-is-an-emotional-ode-to-the-village-soil |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250917114711/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Sep/17/idli-kadai-third-single-yen-paattan-saami-varum-is-an-emotional-ode-to-the-village-soil |archive-date=17 September 2025 |access-date=17 September 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-17 |title=Idli Kadai song 'Yen Paattan Saami Varum': Dhanush's film debuts the best song of the album. Watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/idli-kadai-song-yen-paattan-saami-varum-dhanushs-film-debuts-the-best-song-of-the-album-watch-10255050/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250918130704/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/idli-kadai-song-yen-paattan-saami-varum-dhanushs-film-debuts-the-best-song-of-the-album-watch-10255050/ |archive-date=2025-09-18 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>

== Track listing ==
{{Track listing
| headline = ''Idli Kadai'' (Tamil)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 22:01
| title1 = Enna Sugam
| lyrics1 = [[Dhanush]]
| extra1 = Dhanush, [[Shweta Mohan]]
| length1 = 3:42
| title2 = Enjaami Thandhaane
| lyrics2 = Dhanush
| extra2 = Dhanush, [[Arivu]]
| title3 = Yen Paattan Saami Varum
| length3 = 3:42
| lyrics3 = Dhanush
| extra3 = [[Anthony Daasan]]
| title4 = Ethana Saami
| length4 = 4:38
| lyrics4 = [[Raju Murugan]]
| extra4 = [[Pushpavanam Kuppusamy]]
| title5 = Kulasamy Kaaval Kaaka
| length5 = 2:33
| lyrics5 = [[Arivu]]
| extra5 = Arivu
| title6 = My Heartu Spinning
| length6 = 2:32
| lyrics6 = Falcon
| extra6 = [[A. R. Ameen]], [[Sublahshini]]
| length2 = 4:52
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = ''Idli Kottu'' (Telugu)
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 22:01
| all_lyrics = Samrat Naidu
| title1 = Kotthagundhe
| extra1 = Krishna Tejasvi, Shweta Mohan
| length1 = 3:42
| title2 = Ennaallakochhade
| extra2 = Anand Sreeraj, [[Hemachandra (singer)|Hemachandra]]
| title3 = Maayeea Dhevenalu
| length3 = 3:42
| extra3 = Krishna Tejasvi
| title4 = Endharo Cheppinna
| length4 = 4:38
| extra4 = Krishna Tejasvi
| title5 = Kuladheivam Thode Needhi
| length5 = 2:33
| extra5 = Sudheesh Saikumar
| title6 = My Heartu Spinning
| length6 = 2:32
| extra6 = S. P. Abhishek, Sublahshini
| length2 = 4:52
}}

== Reception ==
Arjun Menon of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote "G V Prakash Kumar uses a largely ambient soundtrack that embeds itself in the delicate film with little to no fuss."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menon |first=Arjun |date=2025-10-02 |title=Idli Kadai movie review: An earnest and hopeful Dhanush steers this conventional melodrama in the right direction |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/idli-kadai-movie-review-an-earnest-and-hopeful-dhanush-steers-this-conventional-melodrama-in-the-right-direction-10282024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251002083519/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/idli-kadai-movie-review-an-earnest-and-hopeful-dhanush-steers-this-conventional-melodrama-in-the-right-direction-10282024/ |archive-date=2025-10-02 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Avinash Ramachandran of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' wrote "While the songs in ''Idli Kadai'' stayed true to its territory and complemented the look and feel of the film, which felt straight out of 80s Tamil cinema, GV Prakash's background score was coercive to a fault."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Avinash |date=2025-10-01 |title=Idli Kadai Movie Review: Dhanush cooks a comfort meal that is warm, familiar, but slightly overcooked |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/Oct/01/idli-kadai-movie-review-dhanush-cooks-a-comfort-meal-that-is-warm-familiar-but-slightly-overcooked |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251001110249/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2025/Oct/01/idli-kadai-movie-review-dhanush-cooks-a-comfort-meal-that-is-warm-familiar-but-slightly-overcooked |archive-date=2025-10-01 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Janani K. of ''[[India Today]]'' wrote "GV Prakash's music has a heavy ''[[Thiruchitrambalam]]'' hangover, especially in the background score."<ref>{{Cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=2025-10-01 |title=Idli Kadai review: Melodrama peaks in Dhanush's middling drama on homecoming |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/idli-kadai-review-dhanush-family-drama-homecoming-non-violence-predictable-melodrama-2796190-2025-10-01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251001130247/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/idli-kadai-review-dhanush-family-drama-homecoming-non-violence-predictable-melodrama-2796190-2025-10-01 |archive-date=2025-10-01 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref> Jagadish Angadi of ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' wrote "G V Prakash Kumar's music complements the narrative".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Angadi |first=Jagadish |date=2025-10-01 |title='Idli Kadai' movie review: Weak writing bogs down heartwarming family drama |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/idli-kadai-movie-review-weak-writing-bogs-down-heartwarming-family-drama-3752105 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20251012091641/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/idli-kadai-movie-review-weak-writing-bogs-down-heartwarming-family-drama-3752105 |archive-date=2025-10-12 |access-date=2025-10-12 |website=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref> Bhuvanesh Chandar of ''[[The Hindu]]'' called it a "stirring music".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chandar |first=Bhuvanesh |date=2025-10-01 |title='Idli Kadai' movie review: Dhanush redeems a delectable comfort meal |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/idli-kadai-dhanush-idly-kadai-dhanush-nithya-menen-arun-vijay-gv-prakash-kumar/article70116135.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251001132308/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/idli-kadai-dhanush-idly-kadai-dhanush-nithya-menen-arun-vijay-gv-prakash-kumar/article70116135.ece |archive-date=2025-10-01 |access-date=2025-10-12 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Personnel ==
Credits adapted from [[Saregama|Saregama Tamil]]:<ref name=":2" />
{{div col}}
* Music composer and producer: G. V. Prakash Kumar
* Music programming: Ganesan S, Harsha Ben, Aswin Sathya, Sachin Basrur, Dan Kristen, Smith Asher
* Flute: Lalit Talluri
* Bass: Sandeep Mohan
* Bass guitar: Reshwin Nishith
* Tabla: Nithin Vincent
* Nadaswaram: Mambalam Sivakumar, OK Gopi
* Sitar: Paulson KJ
* Kanjira and Indian percussions: Karthik Vamsi
* Live percussions: Kaviraj, Venkat, Karthik Vamsi, Ranjith, Hari Prasad
* Strings: Chennai Strings Orchestra
* String conductor: Balaji
* Rhythm: Kalyan
* Harmonies and electric guitar: Smith Asher
* Male chorus: Bharath Sajikumar, Jasim Jamal, Akhil Dev, Milan Joy, Amal C Ajith, Balram K Mohandas, Soorya Shyam Gopal, Siyad K
* Female chorus: Punnya Pradeep, Aavani Malhar, Sadhika KR, Sruthy Sivadas, Sony Mohan, Swetha Ashok
* Recording studios: Divine Labs (Chennai), Sounds Right Studio (Chennai), AM Studios (Chennai), Audiogene Sound Studios (Kochi), Contrabass Music Studios (Chennai), Sonic Island (Kochi), CAC Studios (Kochi), Deepak SR Productions (Kochi), Mystic Hues (Chennai)
* Recording engineers: Jehovahsan Alghar, Roopash Tiwar, Aswin George John, S. Sivakumar, Amal Raj, Sanjai Arakkal, Vyaskh, Lijesh Kumar, Arjun B Nair, Nikhil Mathews, Deepak SR, Biju James, Abin Ponnachan
* Music supervision, mixing and mastering: Jehovahson Alghar
* Sound engineer and pre-mixing: Roopash Tiwari
* Music assistant: P. Rajamurugan
{{div col end}}

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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