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Vetrimaaran hails Mathimaran Pugazhendhi’s ‘Mandaadi’ starring Soori

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Vetrimaaran says Mathimaran Pugazhendhi’s ‘Mandaadi’ starring Soori is the ‘first blockbuster’ from his former assistants

Soori’s ‘Mandaadi’ has been gaining attention for its story, performances and challenging sea-based sequences since its release. Directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, the film features Soori in the lead along with Sathyaraj, Suhas and

Mahima Nambiar

. The film has also become a special milestone for Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, who previously worked as an assistant director with filmmaker

Vetrimaaran

Vetrimaaran calls ‘Mandaadi’ the first blockbuster from his assistants

After watching a special screening of ‘Mandaadi,’ Vetrimaaran opened up about the film and its response. As reported by Cinema Vikatan, he said, “Since the time I worked as an assistant director, I have closely followed the box office performance of nearly 15 to 20 films until my assistants became directors. But this is the first ‘blockbuster’ film I have seen. I am extremely happy about it.” He added that the feeling he had when he first watched the film remains the same even now.

His words have given the team another major reason to celebrate the film’s theatrical response.

Vetrimaaran praises Soori and ‘Mandaadi’ team’s hard work

Vetrimaaran also highlighted the effort that went into making ‘Mandaadi.’ “The dedication and hard work of the entire team have created a big impact among audiences in theatres. They are connecting with this film,” he said. He further pointed out that the film has received a positive response not only from Tamil audiences but also from viewers in Telugu.

According to the filmmaker, the audience connection is one of the biggest strengths of the film and shows that its core emotions have reached viewers beyond language.

Vetrimaaran congratulates Soori, Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, and team

The filmmaker reserved special praise for director Mathimaran Pugazhendhi, Soori and producer Elred Kumar. “I extend my heartfelt wishes to director Mathimaran, actor Soori and producer Elred Kumar. It takes tremendous courage to work with such a subject with this level of dedication.

I sincerely appreciate all of them for that courage,” Vetrimaaran said. His appreciation is particularly meaningful for Mathimaran, who worked under him earlier and has now delivered a film that has made a strong impression on audiences.

‘Mandaadi’ heads strong at the box office

‘Mandaadi’ revolves around a sailing boat race and explores the lives and struggles connected to the coastal community. The film’s sea portions and action sequences were made on a demanding scale, adding to its visual appeal.

Soori’s performance has also emerged as one of the major talking points after the release.With Vetrimaaran now describing ‘Mandaadi’ as the first blockbuster he has seen from his former assistants, the film’s success has gained another significant endorsement. The positive response from both the Tamil and Telugu markets has helped enhance its theatrical run.

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