Kollywood’s latest sports action drama Mandaadi, featuring Soori and Suhas in the lead roles, is showing encouraging signs at the box office. The film created curiosity ahead of its release, particularly after its trailer impressed audiences with its striking visuals and action-packed presentation.
After a decent opening, the movie has now witnessed a significant jump in bookings on its second day, giving the team plenty of reason to be optimistic about the weekend.
Decent Opening on Day 1
Mandaadi got off to a respectable start in Tamil Nadu on its first day. The film also recorded around 120K ticket sales on BookMyShow, indicating decent initial interest from moviegoers.
However, the Telugu version had a relatively limited contribution on the opening day. The team needed stronger traction in the Telugu-speaking markets for the film to establish a wider theatrical presence.
Major Growth on Day 2
The second day brought a noticeable change in the film’s fortunes. Mandaadi recorded approximately 240K ticket sales on BookMyShow, effectively doubling its Day 1 figure.
While the numbers also include advance bookings for the weekend, the more encouraging aspect is the improvement in actual demand across multiple centres.
The film did not just witness growth in Tamil Nadu. Several locations in the Telugu states also reported better occupancy and bookings on Friday.
Growth on a Working Day Is Encouraging
Friday was a regular working day, making the increase in collections and bookings even more significant. A film recording stronger numbers on a working day after its opening generally indicates that positive audience response is beginning to build.
Mandaadi appears to be benefiting from this trend, particularly in centres where the Telugu version had a slow start.
The improved performance across different regions has put the film in a promising position heading into the weekend.
Weekend Could Be Big
With the momentum now clearly favouring the film, Mandaadi has an excellent opportunity to register strong numbers over Saturday and Sunday.
The response in several Telugu-speaking centres is particularly encouraging, and sustained growth through the weekend could significantly strengthen the film’s theatrical run.
The initial reception suggests that the movie is gradually finding its audience rather than relying solely on its opening-day bookings.
Monday Holiday Adds to the Advantage
The film also has another advantage waiting around the corner. Monday is a holiday for Vinayaka Chaturthi, providing an additional opportunity for Mandaadi to maintain its momentum after the weekend.
If the movie continues to perform strongly through Sunday, the holiday could give collections another boost and help it post a healthy extended weekend.
For now, the Day 2 jump has changed the box-office outlook considerably. From a decent opening in Tamil Nadu to strong growth across multiple centres, Mandaadi is now heading into the weekend with positive momentum.
