Updated On: 06 October, 2025 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dhanush celebrated the success of Idli Kadai by visiting his ancestral temple in Theni and hosting a feast for villagers. The gesture reflects the film’s core message of staying rooted in one’s heritage and honoring one’s ancestry

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Actor and director Dhanush's latest film Idli Kadai was released in theatres on October 1. The film has been well-received by the audience. To express his gratitude, Dhanush went back to his roots and offered prayers at his ancestral temple in Theni. He also hosted lunch for all the villagers and joined them to eat his meal. He was accompanied by his family members including his brother Selvaraghavan for his visit to their village.
Video clips of the actor offering prayers and then greeting and treating those from his native place to a feast have now gone viral on social media. The actor along with his family members, was also seen eating at the feast.