Mandaadi (U/A)
10/Sep/2026 Sports, Action 2hrs 34mins

3.25

Solid drama and gripping situations make it a worthy flick!

A thoroughly engaging flick that has a lot of substance in terms of emotional stretches by placing enough purpose for the action. Music is a huge letdown, the different story backdrop and many well-written scenes are the major highlights.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.50

Soori Rules The Waves

Mandaadi proves that you do not necessarily need to reinvent the sports drama formula to make it work. Its familiar story and stretched flashback portion occasionally hold it back, but the terrific boat races, strong performances and Mathimaran Pugazhendhi's assured direction make this an entertaini...(more)

Source: Sreeju Sudhaakaran, Rediff.com

3.50

Soori, Suhas power an engaging, smooth-sailing sports actioner

Mandaadi, written and directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, is set in the world of the titular sailboat racing that is popular along the southern coastline of Tamil Nadu. What his guru, Vetri Maaran, did with the traditional game of cockfighting in Aadukalam, Mathimaran attempts to do with Mandaadi.(more)

Source: BHUVANESH CHANDAR, The Hindu

3.50

Scintillating sail despite some turbulence

With powerful performances, emotional exchanges and cultural documentation, the film renews the bond between the sea and the fishers, with the rest making the narrative slips negligible. That's the biggest trophy Mandaadi wins.(more)

Source: Akshy Kumar, The New Indian Express

3.00

Soori, Suhas are extraordinary on water, the film drifts when on land

Mandaadi is a film that earns respect for what it attempts and forgiveness for where it falls short. Here is the thing, the strongest material in Mandaadi, the racing, the sea, the community, the physicality, is strong enough to carry the film past its weaknesses. You will remember the water long af...(more)

Source: Yashaswini Sri, Indian Express

3.00

Mandaadi charts an uneven course to a strong finish

Mandaadi is an uneven ride but it has enough going for it. The performances are solid, the sailboat racing gives the film a distinct setting, and a terrific climactic race sequence makes a strong case for the film.(more)

Source: Roopa Radhakrishnan, Times Of India