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Mathimaran Pugazhenthi

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Promotional still from the Tamil film Mandaadi showing a sailboat race off a fishing village coastline

Soori's Mandaadi Opens Strong, Reviews Flag A Familiar Plot

Soori's new film Mandaadi, directed by Mathimaran Pugazhenthi, released across five languages to a strong opening day. Critic Blue Sattai Maran praised its fresh setting but flagged a routine plot, shaky race logic and poor makeup.

1 hour ago2 min

Actor Soori in a still from his Tamil film Mandaadi, directed by Mathimaran Pugazhenthi.

Regional Cinema

Soori's Mandaadi Opens To Rousing Fan Verdict On Day One

Soori's Mandaadi released in theatres today and early audience reactions are glowing, with fans praising his lead performance, the sea sequences and director Mathimaran Pugazhenthi's Vetrimaaran-style visuals.

13 hours ago2 min