Mandaadi

Mandaadi is a Tamil sports-action drama directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi and starring Soori, Suhas and Mahima Nambiar in key roles. The story revolves around traditional boat racing on the Tamil Nadu coast, following Muthukaali (Soori), a skilled boat racer who gets drawn back into a fierce rivalry between competing teams. The film combines action, emotion, village life and the intensity of traditional sports.

After its theatrical release on September 10, 2026, Mandaadi went on to become a major commercial success, reportedly crossing ₹150 crore worldwide and ₹100 crore in Tamil Nadu. The film also attracted praise from prominent names in Tamil cinema, including Vetrimaaran, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. One of the interesting aspects of the movie is its focus on traditional boat racing and coastal culture rather than using the sport merely as a backdrop for the story.

For viewers who missed Mandaadi in theatres, the movie is now available to watch on Netflix from October 8, 2026. The OTT release includes Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam audio options, with English subtitles also available. This makes Netflix the main destination for audiences looking to watch Soori’s latest sports-action drama from home.