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| Directed by | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi |
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| Written by | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi R. Mohana Vasanthan Thiral Sankar |
| Produced by | Elred Kumar Vetrimaaran (creative producer) |
| Starring | Soori Suhas Mahima Nambiar |
| Cinematography | S. R. Kathir |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
| Budget | Template:INR60 crore[1]
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Mandaadi (Template:Translation) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film written and directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi of Selfie (2022) fame and produced by Elred Kumar under the banner of RS Infotainment.[2] The film stars Soori in the titular role, alongside Suhas and Mahima Nambiar.
The film was officially announced in January 2025 under the tentative title Soori's Next, as it is the sixth film for Soori, as the lead actor, and the official title was announced in April 2025.[3][4] The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by S. R. Kathir and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav.
Cast
- Soori as Muthukkaali[5]
- Suhas as Puli[6]
- Mahima Nambiar
- Krish Hassan
- Mithun Jai Sankar
- Sathyaraj
- Bala Saravanan
- Achyuth Kumar
- Ravindra Vijay
- Ramachandran
- Aadukalam Murugadoss
- Phathmen
- Rajesh Gopishetty
Production
After the success of Viduthalai Part 2, in mid-January 2025, RS Infotainment confirmed its next project with Soori in the lead role, directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, a former assistant director of Vetrimaaran[7] who earlier directed Selfie (2022).[8] On 18 April 2025, Soori officially revealed the title of his sixth film in the lead role[9] to be a sea-based action drama titled Mandaadi,[1] with Vetrimaaran as the creative producer of the film.[10] Apart from Soori, the film stars Mahima Nambiar alongside Sathyaraj, Achyuth Kumar, Sachana Namidass, and Ravindra Vijay in pivotal roles.[11] The technical team consists of music composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematographer S. R. Kathir, editor Pradeep E. Ragav and stunt choreographer Peter Hein.[12]
In October, production was suspended after a boat used for filming capsized and equipment worth almost Template:INRConvert was lost.[13] However, production eventually resumed,[14][15] and wrapped in April 2026.[16]
Music
The film has music and background composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.[17]
Release
The post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by Netflix.[18]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Soori teams up with newcomer Mathimaran Pugazhendhi for 'Mandaadi'; first look to be out tomorrow. The Times of India(18 April 2025).
- ↑ Soori teams up with Vetri Maaran's associate and 'Selfie' maker Mathimaran Pugazhenthi. The Hindu(13 January 2025). Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ↑ Gear up for the new game, new arena 💪🔥 Soori's Next Title Look from Tomorrow 11.30 am ❤️🔥. Twitter(17 April 2025).
- ↑ Soori's next titled Mandaadi; comedian-turned-actor reunites with his Viduthalai team. OTTplay(18 April 2025).
- ↑ I, as #Muthukaali 🔥 The game enters into next league ⛵⚓❤️🔥#Mandaadi 🌊 First Look – Today at 7 PM 🕖. Instagram. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ He doesn't just ride the waves⛵ He rises above them 🌊🔥 Unveiling the Fierce First Look of @ActorSuhas as "PULI" from the world of #Mandaadi TOMORROW at 11:07 AM❤️🔥. Twitter(4 May 2025).
- ↑ Viduthalai makers to back Vetrimaaran-Dhanush project and Soori's next. The Indian Express(2025-01-13). Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ RS Infotainment announces new projects with Vetrimaran, Soori as Viduthalai 2 completes 25-day run in theatres. DT Next(18 January 2025).
- ↑ 'Mandaadi': First look of Soori's next promises a thrilling 'game of ropes' in the seas. The Hindu(2025-04-20). Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj to join the sets of Soori's 'Mandaadi'. The Times of India(2025-04-18). Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ Soori's next titled 'Mandaadi'; Sathyaraj, Achyuth Kumar, and more join the cast. The Hindu(2025-04-18). Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ Soori and Mathimaran Pugazhendhi to collaborate on Mandaadi, Kumar, Akshay. The New Indian Express(2025-04-19). Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ Boat capsizes during Tamil film Mandaadi shoot, gear worth Rs 1 crore lost, Madhav, Pramod. India Today(2025-10-06). Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ↑ ‘Mandaadi’ shoot nears completion; aims for summer 2026 release, Sistu, Suhas. The Hans India(2026-01-03). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ↑ Suhas: I attribute my failures to some reckless decisions, Kavirayani, Suresh. Cinema Express(2026-02-17). Retrieved 2026-02-21.
- ↑ Soori's 'Mandaadi' shooting wrapped. DT Next(2026-04-25). Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ↑ Mandaadi first look features Soori in rustic look. www.dtnext.in(2025-04-19). Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ #Mandaadi Digital Streaming Rights Bagged by Netflix 🍿!!. Twitter(13 April 2026).