Nithya Menen had cow dung in nails while accepting National Award. Here's why
'Idly Kadai' is written, directed and co-produced by Dhanush, who also plays the lead role in the movie. Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, Parthiban, P Samuthirakani, and Rajkiran also portray pivotal roles in the film. GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music.This is the second time Menen has collaborated with Dhanush after 'Thiruchitrambalam' (2022), which won her a National Film Award for Best Actor (Female).On her National Award win, Menen, in an exclusive interview with India Today, said, "I wasn't prepared for it at all. In fact, I was prepared to not be validated. I was preparing myself that 'it is okay, you are not going to get that kind of validation or recognition. That's the path you have chosen. Get used to it.' I was getting used to that."'Idly Kadai' is scheduled to release in theatres on October 1, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
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