Filmmaker Vetrimaaran has hailed Mathimaran Pugazhendhi's 'Mandaadi' as a major achievement, labeling it the first blockbuster to emerge from his former assistants. Starring Soori, the film captivates with its challenging sea-themed sequences. Vetrimaaran commended the team's unwavering dedication and hard work, noting the film’s enthusiastic reception among audiences in both Tamil and Telugu.