# Mandaadi Box Office Collections: Soori’s Sports Drama Rows Past Rs 64 Crore in a Strong First Week

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mandaadi-box-office-collections-sooris-sports/  
Published: 2026-09-18  
Updated: 2026-09-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

While other releases this week have struggled to find their footing, **Soori** and **Suhas**‘s sports action drama *Mandaadi* has done exactly the opposite — putting up a rock-solid first week that’s turned it into a genuine box office success story. The film added another Rs 3.50 crore on Day 8, taking its total opening week collection to an impressive **Rs 64.25 crore**.

What makes this run particularly noteworthy is its consistency. Rather than a flash-in-the-pan opening followed by a steep decline, *Mandaadi* built momentum through the weekend, peaking at Rs 14.50 crore on Day 4, before settling into a stable, natural decline through the rest of the week — a pattern trade watchers typically associate with strong word-of-mouth.

## Mandaadi : Day-Wise Collection Breakdown

| Day | Box Office |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 | Rs. 5.25 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs. 7.25 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs. 11.50 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs. 14.50 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs. 13.00 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs. 5.25 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs. 4.00 crore |
| Day 8 | Rs. 3.50 crore (est.) |
| **Total** | **Rs. 64.25 crore** |

## Mandaadi : Area-Wise Performance

![Mandaadi](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Mandaadi-44-3-1024x576.webp)

| Region | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| Tamil Nadu | Rs. 45.50 crore |
| Andhra Pradesh/Telangana | Rs. 11.25 crore |
| Karnataka | Rs. 5.00 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs. 2.50 crore |

As expected, Tamil Nadu carried the bulk of the collections, contributing over 70% of the film’s total haul — a strong sign of the film’s connect with home audiences.

## What’s Mandaadi About?

The film follows **Muthukaali**, a former champion traditional sailboat racer now living a quiet life as a lifeguard in Chennai. His past comes calling when young racer **Maari** convinces him to train a local crew to take on his old rival **Sattapuli** and his formidable team, the Tsunami Riders, in a high-stakes festival boat race. The film also stars Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, and Krish Hassan, and is directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi.

For more Tamil box office trackers and film updates, check out [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

Curious how sailboat racing traditions like the one featured in the film work? Wikipedia has a helpful overview of [boat racing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boat_racing).

## FAQs

### **Q1. How much has Mandaadi collected in its first week?**

  
The film has grossed Rs 64.25 crore across India in 8 days.

### **Q2. What is Mandaadi about?**

It follows a retired boat racer training a crew for a rivalry-driven festival race.