Draft:Mandaadi2
Mandaadi (transl. Sea Wanderer) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language film directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, in his second directorial venture, and produced by Elred Kumar's RS Infotainment. The film stars Soori in the titular role, alongside Suhas, Mahima Nambiar, Sathyaraj, Ravindra Vijay, Sachana Namidass and Achyuth Kumar.
| Mandaadi2 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi |
| Written by | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi R. Mohanavasanthan Thiral Sankar |
| Produced by | Elred Kumar |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | S. R. Kathir |
| Edited by | Pradeep E. Ragav |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Production company | |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was officially announced in January 2025 under the tentative title RS16, as it is RS Infotainment's 16th production, and the official title was announced the following April. Principal photography commenced the same month. 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
- Suhas
- Mahima Nambiar
- Sathyaraj
- Ravindra Vijay
- Sachana Namidass
- Achyuth Kumar
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]After the success of Viduthalai Part 2, the producers, RS Infotainment—founded by Elred Kumar—announced two of their upcoming projects, including one directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi and starring Soori in the lead role.[1] A former assistant of Vetrimaaran, this would mark Mathimaran's second directorial venture after Selfie (2022).[2][3] The official title, Mandaadi, was announced on 19 April 2025.[4] The title is term used in Ramanathapuram and Thoothukudi, meaning a skilled expert who leads the fishing expedition.[5]
- ^ "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". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2025-01-11). "RS Infotainment to back Vetrimaaran's next with Dhanush; Soori's upcoming project". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (2025-04-08). "Soori and Mathimaran Pugazhendhi to collaborate on Mandaadi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Bureau, DTNEXT (2025-04-19). "Mandaadi first look features Soori in rustic look". dtnext. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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