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Mandaadi Beats Sardar 2 on Third Day, Dominates Box‑Office
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 02:39 AM
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On its third day, Soori’s ‘Mandaadi’ posted a clear lead over Karthi’s ‘Sardar 2’, with the former’s earnings outpacing the latter’s slowdown.
Box‑office data for the third day shows Soori’s comedy‑drama ‘Mandaadi’ pulling ahead of Karthi’s action sequel ‘Sardar 2’. The gap between the two films widened noticeably, indicating stronger audience traction for the former.
Industry observers note that ‘Mandaadi’ has maintained its opening‑day momentum, while ‘Sardar 2’ experienced a deceleration in footfall, reflecting a shift in viewer preference as the weekend progressed.
The performance underscores the growing appeal of regional comedy content in the current market, with ‘Mandaadi’ capitalising on word‑of‑mouth promotion and repeat viewership. Analysts expect the trend to influence distribution strategies for upcoming releases.
Industry observers note that ‘Mandaadi’ has maintained its opening‑day momentum, while ‘Sardar 2’ experienced a deceleration in footfall, reflecting a shift in viewer preference as the weekend progressed.
The performance underscores the growing appeal of regional comedy content in the current market, with ‘Mandaadi’ capitalising on word‑of‑mouth promotion and repeat viewership. Analysts expect the trend to influence distribution strategies for upcoming releases.