Soori's sports drama logged 20,000 BMS tickets on its 19th day, pushing net earnings past 91 crore and lifting its worldwide total to roughly 125 crore.
Mandaadi kept the momentum rolling on its 19th day, pulling in a fresh 1.29 crore at the domestic box office on Monday. The numbers matter because the film managed to sell 20,000 tickets on BookMyShow, a tally that outstripped the third‑Monday haul of Thalapathy Vijay's blockbuster Leo.
The Tamil sports drama, directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi and produced by Elred Kumar, entered theatres on September 10. After three weeks it still enjoys more than 1,200 daily shows across the country, a sign that exhibitors are confident the story still draws crowds.
Ticket‑sale showdown
On the same Monday, Tourist Family and Vishwanath & Sons logged 19,000 and 16,000 tickets respectively, leaving Mandaadi in fourth place for the day behind Karuppu, Amaran and Jailer. The BMS rating of 9.4 out of 10 suggests audiences are not just buying seats – they’re rating the experience highly.
Financially, the film's net collection after 19 days sits at 91.49 crore, translating to a gross of 107.9 crore domestically. Add the overseas gross of 17.2 crore and the worldwide figure climbs to roughly 125.1 crore. With a reported budget of 50 crore, the movie is comfortably in profit territory.
Industry watchers note that keeping a 1,200‑show schedule in the third week is no small feat, especially with fresh releases crowding the screens. The strong ticket numbers hint that word‑of‑mouth is still working for Mandaadi, and the high BMS rating could lure hesitant viewers.
The film's distribution arm, Red Giant Movies, has been pushing a steady stream of promotions, emphasizing the sports angle and the underdog story that resonates with Tamil audiences. So far, the strategy appears to be paying off.
Looking ahead, the next weekend will be a litmus test. If the film can hold its screen count and keep ticket sales above the 15,000 mark, it could edge closer to the 150‑crore club, a milestone few Tamil releases achieve post‑COVID.
For now, Mandaadi's box‑office story reads like a textbook case of a mid‑budget film punching above its weight, riding on solid content, strong word‑of‑mouth and a loyal fanbase that keeps filling seats week after week.
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