RS INFOTAINMENT’S 16th Production Venture Titled MANDAADI A Sports Ac tion Drama Headlined by Soori and Dire ected by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi
Esteemed production house RS Infotain ment, headed by Mr. Elred Kumar, proud ly announces its 16th production ventur e, titled “MANDAADI.”
A gripping sports action drama, the film is set to offer a mix of emotion, grit, and rooted storytelling
Written and directed by Mathimaran P ugazhendhi, who earlier made a strong i mpression with his debut film Selfie, Ma ndaadi marks his next directorial outing — this time with a bigger canvas and dee per emotional layers.
The film stars Soori in the lead, further c ontinuing his rise as a powerful perform er in content-driven cinema. Mandaadi also proudly introduces Telugu actor Su has to the Tamil industry, expanding the film’s pan-South appeal. Mahima Nambi iar plays the female lead.
The stellar ensemble cast includes Sathy araj, Ravindra Vijay, Achyuth Kumar and Sachana Namidass, each bringing depth and dimension to this emotionally grippi ng narrative.
Quote from Writer-Director Mathimara n Pugazhendhi:
“I’m grateful to Elred sir &Vetri sir for tr usting my vision and giving me the platf orm to tell this story. I’ve admired Soori sir’s transition as an actor, and writing t his role for him was a heartfelt process. Soori sir’s vision and view in selecting sc ripts have always been inspiring, and Ma ndaadi will definitely hold a special plac e in his career. This film not only elevate s him as a performer but also demanded a kind of physical ability and commitme nt that only an artist like him could brin g to life — Mandaadi can only be done b y someone who is physically fit and dedi cated. Having someone like Vetri Maara n sir as a creative producer has been a g uiding force. With a team like this — fro m GV Prakash’s music to SR Kathir’s vis uals — Mandaadi is shaping up to be an honest, rooted sports action film that wi ll emotionally connect with the audienc e.”
Core Technical Crew:
Music is composed by G.V. Prakash Kum ar, who brings his signature blend of em otion and energy to the film’s soundscap pe. His background scores are expected to elevate the film’s high-stakes drama a nd emotional arcs. Cinematography is h andled by the acclaimed S.R. Kathir ISC, known for his realistic and striking visu al language that has enriched some of Ta mil cinema’s most memorable films. Pro duction Design by D.R.K. Kiran, a vetera n in crafting immersive, authentic world s on screen. Editing is in the hands of Pra deep E. Ragav, ensuring a tight, engaging narrative flow. Action is choreographed by the legendary Peter Hein, promising t hrilling yet grounded stunt sequences. S ound Design by Prathap, with R. Harihar a Suthan heading VFX, ensuring both te chnical finesse and emotional depth.
The team also includes:
Co-Producer: V. Manikandan Costume Design: Dinesh Manoharan Dance Chor eographer: Azar Additional Writing: R. Mohanavasanthan & Thiral Sankar Mak eup: N. Sakthivel Costumer: Nagu DI: Cl ement Publicity Stills: Kabilan Still Phot ographer: G. Anand Kumar Publicity De sign: Aesthetic Kunjamma Production E xecutive: S.P. Chokkalingam Executive P roducer: G. Magesh PRO: Rekha
The first look of Mandaadi was launche d in a grand event among the press and media on April 19th, in the presence of the film’s cast and crew. The fierce and striking visual of the first look has alrea dy triggered intrigue and built anticipati on across fans and film circles.
Test shoot is over and pre production w oork has already begun in ramnad costal areas. The team is set to begin shoot in t he coming days, and the film is expecte d to be a poignant journey of passion, pers everance, redemption and bonds — all u nder the compelling lens of a sports acti on drama.
A sail boat racing world video, documen ted by the team, was screened at the pre ss and media meet. The drama in the sail boat racing was shown to the media intr oducing the world of Mandaadi.
What does Mandaadi mean?
In the costals of Ramanathapuram & Tut icorin, a skilled expert who leads the fish ing expedition is called Mandaadi. With the extraordinary knowledge of ocean c urrents, wind direction, and wave patter ns, the Mandaadi accurately predicts th e inflow & direction of fishes. Just as he expertly guides fishing expeditions usin g his deep knowledge of currents, winds, and waves, the Mandaadi also leads his crew in thrilling sailboat races across th e waters.
Stay tuned as Mandaadi races forward.
