It is well known that actor Soori, who was last seen in Maaman, is currently shooting for his upcoming sports drama Mandaadi, directed by Mathimaaran Pugazhendhi. The film's production, which began recently, has hit a major roadblock, potentially disrupting the shooting progress. The cast and crew were in Ramanathapuram, filming a crucial scene in the sea when the boat unexpectedly capsized, drowning two people and damaging camera equipment worth Rs 1 crore, according to reports.
Although the crew were rescued safely, and Soori was also unharmed in the incident, several pieces of filming equipment, including cameras, sank along with the boat, resulting in considerable losses. The local police officers are conducting a detailed investigation into the mishap.
As previously reported, Telugu actor Suhas is playing the antagonist in the film which stars Soori as the leader of a fishing expedition team.
In an earlier interview with Cinema Express, the director said, "Mandaadi will focus on the sport peculiar to the 100-kilometre stretch of the Tamil Nadu coastline. I hail from Cuddalore and I love the ocean. So it has been my longtime desire to explore the seascape. I was on the lookout for something unexplored, and that was when my friend introduced me to a sailing boat race. Mandaadi is the leader of a fishing expedition team. That person has expertise in studying the ocean currents and the direction of wind and fish. The game is played once a year, mostly during festivals, where six-member teams compete against each other."
Actor Mahima Nambiar plays the female lead in Mandaadi which will also feature actor Sathyaraj in a pivotal role. Sachana Namidass, Ravindra Vijay and popular Kannada actor Achyuth Kumar are also part of the cast.
Mathimaaran, who worked on Selfie in 2022, served as an assistant director to Vetri Maaran.
The film's technical crew comprises music composer GV Prakash, cinematographer SR Kathir, editor Pradeep E Ragav and stunt choreographer Peter Hein. It is produced by Elred Kumar of RS Infotainment, which had bankrolled the Vijay Sethupathi-Soori starrer Viduthalai films by filmmaker Vetri Maaran. Apart from Tamil, Mandaadi will also release in Telugu.
A release date for the film is yet to revealed by the makers.
