In 2016, his profile as an actor became widely known when he reached the peak of fame through the most successful TV3 drama, Duda Terlajak Laris starring Zara Zya and Wawa Zainal which was adapted from the novel of the same title published by Penulisan2u written by Aifa Batrisya. He played the main role as Zafran Aldrin who was forced to marry at the age of 18.
In March 2017, Idris announced that he would be making a successful Netflix television series soon.
On 25 June 2017, Idris starred in a telefilm titled Syawal Yang Kuinginkan which was shown on 1 Syawal. This telefilm produced by Zeel Production features actors such as Izreen Azminda , Fauziah Ahmad Daud , Azira Shafinaz and other actors and is shown on TV3. In July 2017, he also appeared in the latest drama titled Pinggan Tak Retak, Nasi Tak Dingin , playing the role of Saiful Mizan broadcast on TV3, with his heroine Raysha Rizrose.