Karthi’s Sardar 2 advance bookings have opened to mixed trends, with the sequel facing unexpected competition from Soori’s Mandaadi in the Tamil market. While the pan-India numbers favor Sardar 2 Karthi, the film is trailing its rival in its home market of Tamil Nadu.
Day 1 Advance Booking Comparison
| Film | All India Gross | Key Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Sardar 2 | ₹2.92 Cr | Telugu States: ₹1 Cr+ |
| Mandaadi | ₹2.27 Cr | Leading in Tamil Nadu |
Sardar 2, the sequel to Karthi’s 2022 spy thriller, has collected ₹2.92 Cr gross from day 1 advance bookings across India. The Telugu states are showing decent interest with over ₹1 Cr in advances. However, for a sequel from the main language market, Tamil Nadu is not showing the expected trend in advance sales.
Soori’s Mandaadi has secured ₹2.27 Cr in all India day 1 advance bookings. Surprisingly, the film is performing better than Sardar 2 Karthi in the crucial Tamil market, despite having lower pan-India numbers.
What This Means for Opening Day
The advance booking gap of ₹65 lakh favors Sardar 2, but the real test begins after morning shows. If Sardar 2 Karthi receives positive word-of-mouth, the film can easily cover the Tamil Nadu deficit with higher footfalls throughout the day.
Both films are banking on strong content to drive their opening day box office collections. The clash will ultimately be decided by audience talk and critical reception once shows begin.
