Actor-director Dhanush has urged audiences to rely on their own judgement when it comes to reviews, cautioning against critics publishing opinions even before a film has officially screened.
Speaking at the trailer launch of Idli Kadai in Coimbatore, he said, “After the movie releases, there will be a few reviews that will come out at 8 am, when the film itself begins at 9 am. Please don't believe such reviews. If a film releases at 9 am, one will get to know how the film is only at 12.30 pm. Even before the film ends, a lot of reviews will be put out. Please don't believe such reviews. Please watch the film and make a decision or ask your friends who might have watched the film. Ask them and make a decision about whether you need to watch the film or not.”
Dhanush emphasised that healthy cinema relies on audiences making informed choices and supporting films across the board. “Everybody's films must do well. All the producers must do well. Not just in cinema, there are a lot of people outside it as well who are dependent on cinema. There are a lot of businesses that are dependent on cinema. Therefore, it is important that all films run successfully. This is in your hands. So, please watch the correct reviews, and you decide how the film is. This is my request.”
The upcoming film, jointly produced by Wunderbar Films and Dawn Pictures, stars Dhanush alongside Nithya Menen. Shalini Pandey has a key role, while Arun Vijay is set to play the antagonist, promising an intense showdown with Dhanush. GV Prakash has composed the music, and Kiran Koushik is handling cinematography. Originally scheduled for an April 10 release, Idli Kadai will now hit theatres worldwide on October 1.
