Nandhini ponniyin selvan

Ponniyin Selvan-2 Release: Uttama Cholan, Raja Raja Cholan are prominent names in the minds of those who are well-versed in Chola history. However, these names and a few others like Nandhini, said to be a fictional character, became a household name in Tamil Nadu, all thanks to novelist ‘Kalki’ Krishnamoorthy who weaved an intriguing historical fiction around the Chola regime way back in the 1950s. Kalki Krishnamoorthy's Ponniyin Selvan introduced the world of Cholas and Pandyas to many Tamils. What belonged only to Tamils is now the nation's treasure with director Mani Ratnam making a film on the epic saga. Though PS-1 was a treat for the audience, many movie buffs, especially non-Tamils, who saw it opined that the characters were a little overwhelming to decipher and follow. So, here is a list of the characters, the actors who play them, and description of their roles in PS-1 and PS-2. Ponniyin Selvan Characters Sundara Chola: The King of Chola kingdom, whose life is under threat. The story begins with a shooting star predicting the death of an ailing Sundara Chola. The incident sets the ball rolling to decide the successor to the Chola king. Prakash Raj plays the role of Sundara Chola. Sembiyan Mahadevi: The queen of the Chola empire and wife of Sundara Chola. Jayachithra plays the role. Vallavaraiyan Vandhiyadevan: The warrior prince who does not have a land to rule but is a sought-after person in Vannar clan. He is known for his bravery and charm. He is the love inter...

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

Author: Janani Sampath In a world we often paint in black and white, we are surprised by the grey characters. Nandini of Ponniyin Selvan is one such… When the trailer of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan, the screen adaption of Kalki’s period novel , was released, the Internet was abuzz with rave reviews for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s looks. As Queen Nandini of Pazhuvur, she looks magically beautiful and mystic. And we are told that vengeance has a beautiful face Beyond the beauty and gorgeousness of Nandini lies the tale of pain, plotting, and vendetta Considered the nemesis of Kundavai, the Chola princess, who grew up resenting her beauty and marginalizing her, Nandini makes every move with just one thought in her mind—revenge. The world metes out unfair treatment for women with remarkable looks. Either there is nothing to consider about them except looks, or everything they are good at is bracketed within the virtue of their looks. How else can we explain the term ‘beauty with brains’, as though the combination is an exception and can never be the norm? Ponniyin Selvan’s Nandini is no different. And, she is often amidst situations that are thrown at her and are as extraordinary as her beauty. Nandini is seen in multiple hues. The assured royal: Though raised in a modest family devoted to Lord Vishnu singing his glory in a mellifluous voice, Nandini knows she is destined to be a queen. Self-assured and patient, she is aware that she is in the wrong household and would one day ...

Premium The women of Ponniyin Selvan: Aishwarya Rai’s vengeful Nandini, Trisha’s calculating Kundavai are true heroes of Mani Ratnam’s saga Mani Ratnam’s carefully crafted film Ponniyin Selvan 1 doesn’t allow space for the rhetoric where glamorous women are just pawns in patriarchy, sitting limply and watching from their corner. It has been a long time since a historical drama actually felt like history and not unabashed jingoism, chest-beating propaganda or even like a fantastical fever dream. The year 2022 has already seen historical retellings, where some like Akshay Kumar’s Samrat Prithviraj painfully tried to rewrite history or even The Kashmir Files that went on a determined track to present a garbled narrative. SS Rajamouli’s glitzy and fever-dream like RRR, supposedly set in British India, had all the massy action one would expect from the filmmaker—down to wild animals flung around like weapons. So, it was undoubtedly a relief to watch Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 1, a tale of warring clans and princes, twisted rivalries and loyalties, all set in the Chola period of India back in the ninth century. It needs to be emphasized that there’s no character in PS1 waxing eloquent about the brilliance of India. No, they are all too busy betraying, mourning, killing and avenging each other. It’s been called the Indian Game of Thrones, which is a disservice to Mani Ratnam’s efforts as the film stands on its own. The storytelling, acting, splendid sets and the distinguishabl...

Vandiyathevan sets out to cross the Chola land to deliver a message from the Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan. Kundavai attempts to establish political peace as vassals and petty chieftains plo... Vandiyathevan sets out to cross the Chola land to deliver a message from the Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan. Kundavai attempts to establish political peace as vassals and petty chieftains plot against the throne. Unrest grips the land as a long-tailed comet arrives, signalling a t... Vandiyathevan sets out to cross the Chola land to deliver a message from the Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan. Kundavai attempts to establish political peace as vassals and petty chieftains plot against the throne. Unrest grips the land as a long-tailed comet arrives, signalling a time of turmoil.