Imagine picking up a prestigious National Award. You’re dressed up, spotlights are on you, and cameras are flashing. Now, picture having cow dung stuck under your fingernails. That’s exactly what happened to actress Nithya Menen! She recently shared this surprising story about her work.
A Memorable Moment
Nithya Menen had a unique experience just before receiving her National Award. The day before the big ceremony, she was busy shooting a scene for her upcoming film, ‘Idly Kadai’. This scene involved getting her hands dirty, literally. When she traveled to Delhi for the award, she still had cow dung under her nails. She found this contrast quite beautiful. It felt like a true slice of life. These kinds of experiences, she said, are special opportunities for an actress.
Learning a New Skill
The demanding scene was for the film ‘Idly Kadai’. Nithya Menen is playing a lead role in the movie, which also stars Dhanush. Filmmakers asked her if she would be willing to make cow dung cakes for the role. Without hesitation, she said yes. For the very first time in her life, she learned how to make and shape these cakes by hand. This hands-on work left a lasting impression on her. She spoke about these experiences during an interview with Cinema Vikatan.
About the Film ‘Idly Kadai’
The film ‘Idly Kadai’ is generating a lot of buzz. Dhanush is heavily involved in the project. He’s not only acting in the movie alongside Nithya Menen, but he also directed, wrote, and co-produced it. The cast is full of talented actors. Besides Nithya Menen and Dhanush, audiences will see Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, Parthiban, P. Samuthirakani, and Rajkiran. ‘Idly Kadai’ is set to hit theaters on October 1, 2025.