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| Mandaadi | |
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| Directed by | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi |
| Written by | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi R. Mohana Vasanthan Thiral Sankar |
| Story by | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi |
| Produced by | Elred Kumar Vetrimaaran (Creative producer) |
| Starring | Soori Suhas Mahima Nambiar Achyuth Kumar Sachana Namidass Suhas |
| Cinematography | S. R. Kathir |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Production company | |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Tamil Telugu |
| Budget | ₹60 crore[1] |
Mandaadi (transl. Sea Wanderer) is an upcoming Indian-language sports action drama film written and directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi of Selfie (2022) fame and produced by Elred Kumar and Vetrimaaran under the banner of RS Infotainment.[2]The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu languages.The film stars Soori in the titular role, alongside Mahima Nambiar, Achyuth Kumar, Sachana Namidass and Suhas, in his Tamil debut.
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
[edit]- Soori as Muthukkaali[5]
- Suhas as Puli[6]
- Mahima Nambiar
- Sathyaraj
- Achyuth Kumar
- Sachana Namidass
- Ravindra Vijay
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]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 fantasy drama titled Mandaadi,[10] with Vetrimaaran as the creative producer of the film.[11] Apart from Soori, the film stars Mahima Nambiar as the female lead alongside Sathyaraj, Achyuth Kumar, Sachana Namidass, and Ravindra Vijay in pivotal roles.[12] The technical team consists of music composer G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematographer S. R. Kathir, editor Pradeep E. Ragav and stunt choreographer Peter Hein.[13]The title is term used in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi, meaning a skilled expert who leads the fishing expedition.
Music
[edit]The film has music and background composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "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. Archived from the original on 11 February 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 21 April 2025.
- ^ "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. 13 January 2025. Archived from the original on 8 February 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "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. 20 April 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Soori teams up with newcomer Mathimaran Pugazhendhi for 'Mandaadi'; first look to be out tomorrow". The Times of India. 18 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj to join the sets of Soori's 'Mandaadi'". The Times of India. 18 April 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Soori's next titled 'Mandaadi'; Sathyaraj, Achyuth Kumar, and more join the cast". The Hindu. 18 April 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (19 April 2025). "Soori and Mathimaran Pugazhendhi to collaborate on Mandaadi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
- ^ "Mandaadi first look features Soori in rustic look". www.dtnext.in. 19 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.