Mandaadi, starring Soori and Suhas, is enjoying a strong run at the box office. The Tamil sports action drama, which opened to decent reports, has now picked up impressive momentum in ticket sales.
On Monday, the Vinayaka Chavithi holiday gave the film a major boost. Mandaadi sold more than 221K tickets on day 4, making it the highest-selling movie of the day and comfortably beating Sardar 2.
However, Hanuman Ansh continues to be the bigger surprise. On its 39th day, the Bollywood sleeper hit still managed to sell over 183K tickets in a single day. That is a phenomenal number for a film that has been in theatres for nearly six weeks, underlining its exceptional staying power.
The other films are also recording decent sales, but their numbers remain considerably lower than these two and are not as noteworthy.
Both Mandaadi and Hanuman Ansh have passed the Monday test with the festival advantage. The focus now shifts to their weekday hold and whether this momentum can continue through the rest of the week.
Manchu Manoj’s journey over the last few years has been nothing short of inspiring. There was a time when he was away from films for a long period, while also dealing with personal and family-related challenges.
Many felt his career had lost momentum and wondered if he would make a strong return. However, Manoj stayed focused and chose a different path for his comeback.
Instead of opting for a conventional hero role, he took on a villainous character in Mirai. The decision surprised many and even drew some criticism initially.
But the actor silenced his doubters with a powerful performance. His role received appreciation from audiences and critics alike, and he has now been rewarded with a SIIMA Award for best villain.
From being written off by many to earning recognition again, Manoj has truly scripted a memorable comeback. Stay tuned for more.