Mandaadi Release DATE ANNOUNCEMENT

CAST AND CREW - 

Soori as Muthukkaali (lead role, titular character) — a comedian-turned-hero in his sixth film as lead. 

Suhas as Puli (antagonist/villain role; marks his Tamil debut; bilingual elements exist with possible role flips in Telugu version).

Mahima Nambiar (female lead).

Sathyaraj (pivotal role).

Supporting cast includes Achyuth Kumar, Ravindra Vijay, Bala Saravanan, Sachana Namidass, and others.

Director & Writer: Mathimaran Pugazhendhi (known for Selfie (2022); former Vetrimaaran assistant).

Creative Producer: Vetrimaaran.

Producer: Elred Kumar (RS Infotainment).

Music: G. V. Prakash Kumar.

Cinematography: S. R. Kathir.

Editing: Pradeep E. Ragav.

Stunts: Peter Hein (among others).

Summery - 

The story centers on a fishing captain who uses his deep maritime knowledge (ocean currents, wind, and fish behavior) to lead a six-person team in a traditional boat/sailboat race along Tamil Nadu's coast during a festival. It involves competition against other crews in a high-stakes, regionally rooted sporting event.