Mandaadi enters second week with Rs 4 crore on second Friday

Mandaadi opened its second week with a box office haul around Rs 4 crore nett on Friday, lifting the running total to Rs 68.25 crore and underscoring ongoing audience interest for the Soori-Suhas starrer. The film began its second week on a solid note, with early weekend momentum expected to boost its box office as it heads into another busy period. For DPIFF release information, see the DPIFF release information page.

Across its first nine days, the film’s box office run has shown a stepwise climb: 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 crore, Day 6 Rs 5.25 crore, Day 7 Rs 4 crore, Day 8 Rs 3.50 crore, and Day 9 Rs 4 crore (est.). The nine-day total stands at Rs 68.25 crore.

Industry trade watchers have described Mandaadi as a superhit venture, with analysts projecting healthy growth over the weekend if momentum continues. The cast includes Soori and Suhas alongside Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, Krish Hassan, Mithun Jai Sankar, Ravindra Vijay, Bala Saravanan and others in key roles.

From a narrative standpoint, Mandaadi follows Muthukaali, a former champion sailboat racer who returns to his coastal village after years away. When young racer Maari seeks his help to challenge his former friend and rival Sattapuli, Muthukaali trains a local crew for the festival boat race. As the team prepares to take on Sattapuli’s Tsunami Riders, Muthukaali must confront his past, rediscover his competitive spirit, and seek redemption.

Disclaimer: The box office figures, opening-day forecasts and lifetime projections referenced in this article are subjective trade estimates compiled from various commercial parameters and market sentiment. They are not final accounting statements.

If momentum holds into the second week and beyond, some trade projections suggest the film could approach blockbuster status.

Stay tuned to the DPIFF newsroom for ongoing updates on Mandaadi’s box office performance.

Latest confirmed takeaway: Mandaadi opened its second week with around Rs 4 crore on Friday, bringing the running total to Rs 68.25 crore. Further updates will follow as the weekend unfolds.