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Mandaadi

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Mandaadi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMathimaran Pugazhendhi
Written byMathimaran Pugazhendhi
Ameer Jamal Khan
R. Mohana Vasanthan
Thiral Sankar
Story byMathimaran Pugazhendhi
Produced byElred Kumar
Vetrimaaran
(creative producer)
StarringSoori
Suhas
Mahima Nambiar
CinematographyS. R. Kathir
Edited byPradeep E. Ragav
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
Production
company
Release date
  • 10 September 2026 (2026-09-10)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹75 crore[1]

Mandaadi (transl. Sea Wanderer) 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.

Mandaadi was scheduled to release in theatres on 10 September 2026.

Cast

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Production

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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 ₹1 crore (US$100,000) was lost.[13] However, production eventually resumed,[14][15] and wrapped in April 2026.[16]

Music

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The film has music and background composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar.[17]The audio rights were acquired by new label Mudway Records.[18]The first single titled "Mandaadi Mandaadi" was released on 18 July 2026.[19]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Mandaadi Mandaadi"Vaaheesan RasaiyaVaaheesan Rasaiya
V. M. Mahalingam		3:39

Release

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Theatrical

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Mandaadi was scheduled to release on 4 September 2026,[20] but was pushed to 10 September 2026.[21] Distribution rights of AP and Telangana were acquired by Mythri Movie Distributors.[22]

Home media

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The post-theatrical digital streaming rights were acquired by Netflix.[23]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Soori teams up with newcomer Mathimaran Pugazhendhi for 'Mandaadi'; first look to be out tomorrow". The Times of India. 18 April 2025. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Gear up for the new game, new arena 💪🔥 Soori's Next Title Look from Tomorrow 11.30 am ❤️‍🔥". Twitter. 17 April 2025. Archived from the original on 17 April 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  4. ↑ "Soori's next titled Mandaadi; comedian-turned-actor reunites with his Viduthalai team". OTTplay. 18 April 2025. Archived from the original on 15 May 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  5. ↑ Actor Soori [@sooriofficial] (19 April 2025). "I, as #Muthukaali 🔥 The game enters into next league ⛵⚓❤️‍🔥 #Mandaadi 🌊 First Look – Today at 7 PM 🕖" (Tweet). Retrieved 14 June 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  6. ↑ RS Infotainment [@rsinfotainment] (4 May 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❤️‍🔥" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ "RS Infotainment announces new projects with Vetrimaran, Soori as Viduthalai 2 completes 25-day run in theatres". DT Next. 18 January 2025. Archived from the original on 1 September 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "'Mandaadi': First look of Soori's next promises a thrilling 'game of ropes' in the seas". The Hindu. 20 April 2025. Archived from the original on 21 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj to join the sets of Soori's 'Mandaadi'". The Times of India. 18 April 2025. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Soori's next titled 'Mandaadi'; Sathyaraj, Achyuth Kumar, and more join the cast". The Hindu. 18 April 2025. Archived from the original on 19 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (19 April 2025). "Soori and Mathimaran Pugazhendhi to collaborate on Mandaadi". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 20 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  13. ↑ Madhav, Pramod (6 October 2025). "Boat capsizes during Tamil film Mandaadi shoot, gear worth Rs 1 crore lost". India Today. Archived from the original on 14 May 2026. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  14. ↑ Sistu, Suhas (3 January 2026). "'Mandaadi' shoot nears completion; aims for summer 2026 release". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 6 January 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  15. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (17 February 2026). "Suhas: I attribute my failures to some reckless decisions". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 16 March 2026. Retrieved 21 February 2026.
  16. ↑ "Soori's 'Mandaadi' shooting wrapped". DT Next. IANS. 25 April 2026. Archived from the original on 27 April 2026. Retrieved 25 April 2026.
  17. ↑ "Mandaadi first look features Soori in rustic look". DT Next. 19 April 2025. Archived from the original on 22 April 2025. Retrieved 21 April 2025.
  18. ↑ "Something exciting is on the way 🥶 Stay tuned for the next update from #Mandaadi, tomorrow at 6 PM ⛵❤️‍🔥". Twitter. 13 July 2026.
  19. ↑ "சூரி நடித்த "மண்டாடி" படத்தின் பர்ஸ்ட் சிங்கிள் வெளியானது". Daily Thanthi. 18 July 2026.
  20. ↑ "Soori's Mandaadi to release in September". Cinema Express. 11 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "Mythri Movie Distributors to release Soori-Suhas' Mandaadi in Telugu on a grand scale". Cinema Express. 18 July 2026. Retrieved 19 July 2026.
  22. ↑ "Mandaadi | టాప్‌ ప్రొడక్షన్‌ హౌస్‌ చేతికి సుహాస్‌ 'మండాడి' తెలుగు థ్రియాట్రికల్‌ రైట్స్‌". NT News (in Telugu). 18 July 2026. Retrieved 18 July 2026.
  23. ↑ Nirnitha, Nannapuraju (14 April 2026). "Netflix secures digital rights for 'Mandaadi', buzz peaks around Suhaas' rumoured villain turn". The Morning Voice. Archived from the original on 14 June 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
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