The Soori-led sports drama Mandaadi has achieved another significant milestone at the box office, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in worldwide gross. The film, which revolves around the competitive world of sailboat racing, has continued to draw audiences during its theatrical run, giving the makers another reason to celebrate.
The milestone comes as Mandaadi builds on the momentum generated by its sports-centric storyline and ensemble cast. Directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, the film marks his second feature after his directorial debut and puts Soori in a setting that explores the intensity of a fiercely contested local sporting rivalry.
A rivalry on the water
Mandaadi centres on two rival sailboat racing teams from the same village, both determined to earn the distinction of being recognised as its official team. The competition forms the core of the narrative, with the rivalry between the teams driving the drama and bringing the film’s sporting elements to the forefront.
Elred Kumar has produced Mandaadi under the RS Infotainment banner. He has also contributed to the screenplay alongside R Mohanavasanthan and Thiral Sankar, with Mathimaran Pugazhendhi credited as the writer and director.
The film features an ensemble cast led by Soori, with Suhas making his Tamil debut. Mahima Nambiar, veteran actor Sathyaraj, Mithun Jai Shankar, Krish Hassan, Ravindra Vijay, Bala Saravanan, Ramachandran Durairaj and Aadukalam Naren are also part of the cast, among others.
A technical team supporting the spectacle
The film’s technical crew includes some of the industry’s established names. GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music, with lyrics penned by Pa Vijay, Jayashree Mathimaran and Vaaheesan Rasaiya.
SR Kathir has handled the cinematography, while Pradeep E Ragav is the editor. Production design is by DRK Kiran. The action portions have been choreographed by Peter Hein, Dilip Subbarayan and Mahesh Mathew.
For Soori, Mandaadi adds another theatrical outing to a career that has increasingly seen him take on lead roles across varied genres. The actor has steadily moved beyond his earlier image as a comedian, with films such as Garudan and other recent projects allowing him to explore more dramatic and action-oriented parts.
The Rs 100 crore worldwide gross now gives Mandaadi another box-office milestone to its name, while its theatrical journey continues. With its combination of sports drama, village rivalry and an ensemble cast, the film has found a sizeable audience and added another chapter to Soori’s evolving run as a leading actor.
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