Tamil cinema has a new box office star on its hands. Mandaadi, starring Soori in the lead, has sailed past the Rs 94 crore mark after a strong second week, putting the sports action drama on the verge of entering the coveted Rs 100 crore club — a first for Soori as a leading man.
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Two Weeks, Nearly Rs 100 Crore
The film added Rs 1.50 crore on its second Thursday, closing Week 2 at Rs 30 crore. Combined with its solid Week 1 haul of Rs 64.25 crore, Mandaadi’s total theatrical collection now stands at Rs 94.25 crore gross, with trade watchers expecting it to breach the Rs 100 crore mark by the third weekend.
Mandaadi : Day-by-Day Collection Breakdown
| Day | Collection | Day | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs 5.25 cr | Day 9 | Rs 4.50 cr |
| Day 2 | Rs 7.25 cr | Day 10 | Rs 7.75 cr |
| Day 3 | Rs 11.50 cr | Day 11 | Rs 9.25 cr |
| Day 4 | Rs 14.50 cr | Day 12 | Rs 3.00 cr |
| Day 5 | Rs 13 cr | Day 13 | Rs 2.75 cr |
| Day 6 | Rs 5.25 cr | Day 14 | Rs 1.25 cr |
| Day 7 | Rs 4 cr | Day 15 | Rs 1.50 cr |
| Day 8 | Rs 3.50 cr | Total | Rs 94.25 cr |
Why Mandaadi Is Working
The film’s second-weekend jump — from Rs 4.50 crore on Day 9 to Rs 9.25 crore on Day 11 — signals strong word-of-mouth and audience approval, a pattern typical of a genuine hit rather than a front-loaded opener. It marks a breakthrough for Soori, long known for comic and supporting roles, now leading a bona fide box office success.
What’s Mandaadi About?
The story follows Muthukaali, a former champion sailboat racer who returns to his coastal village and mentors a young racer to challenge his old rival in a high-stakes boat race — a classic redemption arc set against the backdrop of traditional boat racing culture. The film also stars Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, and Krish Hassan in supporting roles.
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FAQs
Q1. How much has Mandaadi collected at the box office so far?
The film has earned Rs 94.25 crore gross in two weeks and is expected to cross Rs 100 crore by its third weekend.
Q2. What is Mandaadi about?
It follows a former sailboat racing champion who trains a young protégé to challenge his old rival in a coastal village boat race.
