Overview
- Trade estimates show Mandaadi opened strongly and beat Sardar 2 in initial box‑office comparisons, making the Soori film the better performer in the early clash.
- Two different trade trackers report rapid day‑to‑day gains: one set of estimates records steady Day 1–2 growth while another places the three‑day India gross at about Rs. 24 crore driven by a big Day 3 spike.
- Most reported collections are concentrated in Tamil Nadu, with smaller contributions from the Telugu states, Karnataka and the rest of India according to area breakdowns in the coverage.
- Coverage attributes the surprise run to a well‑received trailer and favorable early audience reaction rather than a larger screen count, since Mandaadi reportedly opened on fewer screens than Sardar 2.
- All figures cited are industry trade estimates that vary between outlets, and analysts note this run represents one of Soori’s biggest commercial openings though final certified totals are not yet available.