It’s spicy, it’s star-studded, and now it’s got Meera. Dawn Pictures has just unveiled the first look poster of Shalini Pandey as Meera in the much-awaited Tamil film Idli Kadai — and the internet’s already simmering with excitement.
Sporting a breezy, traditional look, Shalini brings a quiet charm to the character of Meera, whose role is being kept tightly under wraps. What we do know: she’s stepping into a story that blends Tamil culture, action, and drama, all set against a backdrop that swings between Chennai’s bustling chaos and the serenity of Thailand.
Set to release in theatres worldwide on October 1, 2025, Idli Kadai marks Dhanush’s return to the director’s chair, and this time, he’s pulling triple duty — writing, directing, and co-producing the film under his banner Wunderbar Films, alongside Dawn Pictures.
The film boasts an ensemble cast that screams power: Dhanush, Arun Vijay, Nithya Menen, Sathyaraj, R. Parthiban, P. Samuthirakani, and Rajkiran — now joined by Shalini Pandey, whose last few performances have proven she’s more than just a pretty face (Arjun Reddy fans, assemble).
Music is being composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, with Kiran Koushik on cinematography and Prasanna GK editing — a technical team that knows how to elevate emotion and adrenaline in equal measure.
And if you're hungry for more, the grand audio launch is cooking up this Sunday, rumored to be one of the year’s biggest Tamil film events — complete with live performances, full cast appearances, and, if tradition holds, thousands of screaming fans.
So whether you're here for the action, the music, or the masala — Shalini Pandey’s Meera just gave you one more reason to queue up at the box office this October.