Mandaadi vs Sardar 2 Box Office: The box office battle between Mandaadi and Sardar 2 reached the end of its first week on Day 7, showing two very different collection trajectories. Soori's sports drama has taken a firm lead over Karthi’s spy thriller at the domestic market.
Here is a detailed data breakdown of how both films performed across theaters in India and overseas.
Mandaadi vs Sardar 2 Box Office Collection Day 7
| Category / Metric | Mandaadi | Sardar 2 |
| Lead Actor | Soori | Karthi |
| Director | Mathimaran Pugazhendhi | PS Mithran |
| Genre | Sports / Action Drama | Spy Thriller / Action |
| Day 7 Net Collection (India) | ₹1.91 Crore | ₹0.66 Crore |
| India Net Total | ₹52.16 Crore | ₹14.51 Crore |
| India Gross Total | ₹61.03 Crore | ₹16.99 Crore |
| Overseas / Foreign Collection | ₹11.90 crore | ₹4.65 Crore |
| Worldwide Gross Total | ₹75.13 crore | ₹21.64 Crore |
| Day 7 Shows (India) | 3,050 shows | 2,277 shows |
Data compiled from Sacnilk reports as of September 17, 2026.
Mandaadi Box Office Collection Day 7
Mathimaran Pugazhendhi’s directorial Mandaadi, starring Soori and Suhas, has turned out to be a massive draw for audiences. Mandaadi has earned ₹ 1.91 crore net so far on Day 7, taking its India net collection to ₹ 52.16 crore, while the India gross stands at Rs 61.03 crore.
The Tamil version led the charge on Thursday, bringing in ₹1.52 crore across 2,041 shows with an overall occupancy rate of 22%. The Telugu dub contributed an additional ₹39 lakh through 1,009 shows at 20% occupancy.
Mandaadi's strong hold through weekdays shows that the audience has connected well with the coastal boat racing narrative.
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Sardar 2 Box Office Collection Day 7 (As Per Sacnilk)
On the other hand, Karthi’s spy thriller Sardar 2 experienced a softer weekday run in domestic theaters. Sardar 2 has collected Rs 0.66 crore on Day 7, taking its India net total to ₹ 14.51 crore. From 2,277 shows nationwide, the movie pushed its domestic gross to ₹16.99 crore.
Despite lower domestic figures, international territories provided steady support for the sequel. The movie has managed to earn a foreign collection of ₹ 4.65 crore till day 7. This brings the overall worldwide gross for Sardar 2 to ₹21.64 crore after its first seven days in cinemas.
Final Verdict: Sports Drama Mandaadi Beats Action Sequel Sardar 2
The first-week results reflect a clear shift in viewer preferences. While Sardar 2 relied on its established franchise appeal, Mandaadi capitalized on strong word-of-mouth and high-energy sports drama elements to pull crowds into theaters. Both films now prepare to enter their crucial second weekend to see if they can maintain their screen counts.
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FAQs
Q1: What is the total worldwide collection of Sardar 2 on Day 7?
A1: The total worldwide collection of Sardar 2 stands at ₹21.64 crore after 7 days.
Q2: How much did Mandaadi collect in India in its first week?
A2: Mandaadi has collected ₹52.16 crore net (₹61.03 crore gross) in India by Day 7.
Q3: Who are the lead actors in Mandaadi and Sardar 2?