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• Madras Talkies tweeted the poster. 'Vengeance is gorgeous!'. • Fans praised the actor after the release. She plays Nandini and Mandakini Devi. • Ponniyin Selvan opens September 30. The new Ponniyin Selvan poster with Aishwarya Rai on it came out on Wednesday. 'Vengeance has a beautiful face,' says the text on the poster. In the movie, she is the queen of Pazhuvoor. The comments on the post were full of fire and heart emoticons. One user said, “Mani Ratnam and SLB know how to make the best use of Aishwarya beauty and acting skills.” 'Just speechless,' said someone else. 'Aishwarya did a great job,' said another fan. Check out the poster below: https://twitter.com/MadrasTalkies_/status/1544569424480727040 The first poster for Ponniyin Selvan came out in 2020. On the poster was a sword with a golden handle. It had the symbol of the Chola kingdom and the words 'Beginning of the Golden Age' on it. The first look at Aishwarya was shown in March. People questioned Mani Ratnam's morals when it was said that Vairamuthu had joined Ponniyin Selvan in 2021. Chinmayi said he was sexually harassing her because he signed the famous poet. The movie was directed by Ravi Varman and had music by AR Rahman. Sreekar Prasad did the editing, and Thota Tharani did the layout. The movie's lines were written by Jeyamohan. The script was written by Kumaravel and Mani Ratnam. Ponniyin Selvan opens September 30.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 12 (ANI): After the much-anticipated teaser of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ took the internet by the storm recently, it has now sparked a war of words between Tamil and Telugu cinema fans, as the movie is being compared to SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus, ‘Bahubali’. While ‘Bahubali’ fans have boasted that the VFX of the Prabhas-starrer movie were much better, others have pitched for ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, sharing that the Kollywood industry “can do wonders as well”. The ongoing debate between the films has given rise to a number of tweets. One user wrote, “Might be harsh but nowhere near to visuals and VFX of Bahubali (sic).” Another user joined the debate and commented, “Trying to match #Bahubali But they can’t. How is #PS1 Teaser give your honest reviews (sic) For me: average (sic) For u?” A user who wrote in support of ‘Ponniyin Selvan I’, said it was Kollywood answer to Bahubali. “Epic. Kollywood answer to #Bahubali . #PonniyinSelvan will be an epic blockbuster. Probably a pan Indian material. ##ARR (fire emoji)(fire emoji)(fire emoji) Visuals grand. Need to see whether #ManiRatnam has still got it. Let’s see.” Another tweet said, “Hello BAHUBALI Here’s Our PonniyinSelvan Will Comes To Break Your Record.” “Hello BAHUBALI Here’s Our #PonniyinSelvan Will Comes To Break Your Record (sic), ” said another Twiter user. Meanwhile, teaser of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ portrayed magnificent locations of the ancient era as the Cholas were seen fighting valia...

After being in the making for over two years, ace film-maker Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus ‘ With its mammoth scale and ensemble cast, ‘PS:1’ has generated considerable interest among moviegoers across the globe. It is a cinematic adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel by the same name, and this adds to the curiosity factor of the film. Here are the top five things that are likely to make Ratnam’s ‘PS:1’ a game changer in Indian Cinema. Visual Grandeur As evident in the trailers and promos, ‘PS:1’ will be a grand feast for the eyes. Ratnam has been known for bringing beauty to the silver screen in its essence. His films have gained immense popularity for their visual storytelling. For ‘PS:1’, Ratnam has collaborated with acclaimed cinematographer Ravi Varman. Varman’s deft camera work is complemented by magnificent art by production designer Thota Tharani. The film is garnering praise for its costumes designed by Eka Lakhani who began her career with Ratnam’s ‘Ravanan’. AR Rahman’s Music Whenever Mani Ratnam joins hands with Academy Award winner AR Rahman, it is magical. The soundtrack of the film composed by the music maestro is already making waves across the Internet. For ‘PS:1’, Rahman has kept the tunes in sync with the period and its dramatic plot line. Along with the songs, those who have a penchant for background scores are definitely in for a treat. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Back On Screen Bachchan who is one of the original pan-India actresses will be seen colla...

Aishwarya Rai will soon be seen portraying dual roles – Nandini and her mute mother Mandakini Devi. in Ponniyin Selvan I. In a recent interview director, Mani Ratnam revealed who was his first choice to play this challenging role. At the press conference in Chennai, Mani Ratnam was asked if he had thought of any other actress to play Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan. The director named veteran actress Rekha. Incidentally, Rajinikanth's choice was also Rekha, which he revealed at the audio and trailer launch in Chennai. Director Mani Ratnam said, "Before Aishwarya, I wanted to work with Rekha for the same character. Didn’t have any other actors in mind for this role." In 1994 and 2011, Mani Ratnam attempted to make Ponniyin Selvan but both times the project did not take off as planned. Ponniyin Selvan is the adaptation of the historical fiction novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy, written in Tamil. The novel was first serialised in the weekly editions of Kalki from 29 October 1950 to 16 May 1954 and released in book form of five parts in 1955. The film will hit the theatres on September 30. Produced by Madras Talkies, the film also features Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, and Sobhita Dhulipala, among others.

This is one that South Indian film fans have been waiting for. After the massive success of the fantasy epic Baahubali film series, the new film in the same genre — making waves even before its release — is Ponniyin Selvan: I (Ponni's beloved), by acclaimed director Mani Ratnam. Made in the Tamil language, and based on writer Kalki’s epic five-part book series of the same name, the magnum opus is not only drawing comparisons to Baahubali, but also the Game of Thrones series, for its mix of history, action, romance, political intrigue, secrets, treachery and characters. What is 'Ponniyin Selvan: I' all about? The epic action drama is, unlike the pure fantasy stories of Game of Thrones or Baahubali, based on history, centred on the early days of Arulmozhivarman, a powerful Indian king who went on to become Rajaraja Chola I of the Chola empire. The Cholas were one of the longest-ruling world dynasties for almost 1,500 years between the 3rd century BC and 13th century AD. They were like the Mughals of the south and also a thalassocracy — empires that built and held power through maritime means — governing southern India and extending its political influence to South-East and East Asia. The book series by Kalki, the pen name of writer, poet and journalist Ramaswamy Krishnamurthy, came out between 1950 and 1955, more than 40 years before the release of A Song of Ice and Fire. The novels’ enduring popularity for more than 70 years — it is a best-seller even today — among Tamil re...

• 1993 ( • 1999 ( Mediatype Print ( (Kavitha Publication ed.) OCLC Ponniyin Selvan ( transl. The Son of Kalki, a Tamil magazine, from 29 October 1950 to 16 May 1954 and later integrated into five volumes in 1955. In about 2,210 pages, it tells the story of early days of Ponniyin Selvan is regarded as one of the greatest novels of Kalki, was such that it elevated the magazine circulation to a figure of 75,000 copies– a vast readership in a newly independent India. Ponniyin Selvan has garnered critical acclaim for its tightly woven plot, vivid narration, witty dialogue, and portrayal of the intrigues and power struggle of the Chola empire in the 10th-century. The novels were The first publication of the Ponniyin Selvan series outside of Tamil Nadu was released in 2022, published in Malaysia by Jaya Bakti. Book volumes [ ] Overview [ ] Volume Title Chapters Note 1 Pudhu Vellam ( transl. New Floods) 57 The story unfolds with the journey of the protagonist 2 Suzharkaatru ( transl. Whirlwind) 53 The events take place in Sri Lanka where Ponniyin Selvan ( 3 Kolai Vaal ( transl. Sword of Slaughter) 46 The revenge set up by the suicide squad of Veera Pandiyan (Aabathuthavigal) against 4 Manimagudam ( transl. The Crown) 46 The struggle for the crown among the members of the Chola dynasty. The inside conspiracy is being revealed eventually among the patriots. 5 Thiyaaga Sigaram ( transl. The Pinnacle of Sacrifice) 91 The Climax is being set. The conspiracy is broken due to a lack of m...

The release of Ponniyin Selvan 2 tied up a lot of loose ends, and in the process, transported readers and non-readers of Kalki’s magnum opus into its world of complicated succession, hurt egos, grief and whirlwind romances. While PS-2— now out on Amazon Prime Video — stayed true to the fates of most characters in the book (including Kundavai and Vanthiyathevan’s romance, The most significant change in the film was that of Madhurantakan’s coronation. In the book, Madhurantakan and Nandini are twins and in fact Kumaravel, who co-wrote the screenplay along with Jeyamohan and Ratnam, feels it would’ve been confusing to take viewers through this strand of plot. “In the book, the babies are swapped and Sembiyan Mahadevi knows that her baby grows up away from her and yet lets it happen. Kalki established this in various instances. His explanation for switching Madhurantakan and Senthan Amudhan was that nobody would have seen both of them, so the people wouldn't realise it. But this wouldn't be apt to depict in the film.” In case they had included this in the film, it would’ve raised a big question in the minds of viewers, he says. "When you knew your baby was alive, why didn't you bring him to the kingdom?" And how does she accept a flower seller as a king?” Instead, the team stuck to depicting what unravelled In history. “In reality, it was because of Madhurantakan's upheaval that Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) steps down and makes him the king. So we thought we could retain the sa...

₹230 crore worldwide in just its opening weekend, with a haul of over ₹100 crore nett from India alone. As the title suggests, the film is part one of two in Mani Ratnam’s grand adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s eponymous novel. Even as the film ends on a cliffhanger, a brief post-film (or pre-credits if you will) scene reveals the truth behind a pivotal character and sets up part 2. Also read: Ponniyin Selvan I: Why women are the true heroes of this film Aishwarya Rai in a still from Ponniyin Selvan I. First a quick recap of PS1 and the myriad of characters we met in the historical epic. The film is a fictionalised account of the early days of Chola emperor Rajaraja I aka Arulmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan (literally Ponni’s beloved). The film opens to Sundara Chola, his father in ill-health, as his two sons Arulmozhi ( What does Ponniyin Selvan: I post-film scene show? Spoilers for Ponniyin Selvan: I ahead! Now, we enter the spoiler territory. As Arulmozhi is in Lanka, he is attacked by assassins loyal to the fallen Pandya king and saved only by a mysterious grey-haired woman atop an elephant. Our protagonist calls her Oomai Rani and reveals that she had saved him once as a kid too, when he fell into the Ponni (Kaveri) river. This incident gave birth to his legendary nickname as people believed he was saved by the Goddess Kaveri herself. In the film’s climax, Arulmozhi and Chola warrior Vallavaraiyan (Karthi) go down on a sinking ship, battling Pandya foes. As the fi...