Birthday Surprise: Nithya’s Upcoming Dhanush Movie Idly Kadai Role Revealed!

Sometimes, birthdays come with more than just cake they bring character reveals too. As Nithya Menen turns 37 today, fans got an unexpected gift: the first scoop on her intriguing new role in Dhanush’s upcoming directorial. And no, this isn't your usual bubbly-girl-next-door role it’s something darker, bolder, and totally new for Nithya.

Titled Idly Kadai, the film is written, directed, and produced by Dhanush himself. Nithya plays a character named Kayal, and what’s making waves is the revelation that she’ll be stepping into a negative-shaded role for the very first time in her career. Known for her cheerful and romantic portrayals in hits like S/O Satyamurthy and Janatha Garage, this is a surprising shift and one fans are already curious about.

Nithya herself shared that this role pushed her out of her comfort zone, and that’s exactly why she took it up. Portraying a layered, possibly grey character is something audiences have been wanting to see her do and it looks like that wish is finally coming true in a film that’s already building quiet buzz for its grounded setting, rumored to revolve around an idly kadai.

While this film with Dhanush is making headlines, that’s not all Nithya has lined up. She’s also working on an untitled project with Vijay Sethupathi a collaboration that promises to be just as exciting. If her birthday started with a surprise, her year might just end with a bang.