Ponniyin Selvan

It is believed that when Kalki wrote his timeless historical fiction Ponniyin Selvan, he had already imagined it becoming a film someday.

The battle in the sea is staged wonderfully – a small boat rowing towards a big ship in the deathly calm of the vast sea before all hell breaks loose. Still, the score allows the film to breathe. Aishwarya Lekshmi is too fair-skinned to play the role of boatwoman Poonkuzhali, but the actor at least looks athletic enough to pull it off. The characterisation of the Pandyas is disappointing – they’re wild-haired, scowl-faced and associated with shades of black as if to underline their savagery. The first part of the film introduces the characters to the audience and sets up the main plot threads. The resemblance to a snake is uncanny. Similarly, the motive for the Pazhuvettarariyar brothers (Sarath Kumar and Parthiban) to indulge in conspiracy isn’t explored enough. Along with Azhwarkadiyan (a very likeable Jayaram), Vandiyathevan brings a lightness to the story that’s founded in blood and betrayal. The film does not try to amplify any aspect of the novel unnecessarily to fit a narrative that might be the flavour of the season. Playing a frenzied, conflicted man isn’t new to Vikram, and he easily slips into the role of Karikalan. A comet appears in the sky, and it is read to be a sign of an impending death in the royal family. From the time of MG Ramachandran, superstars and directors have dreamed of turning Kalki’s vision into reality; to sit on a horse, as the cheeky Vandiyathevan, and revisit the Chola era, long gone but still alive in the memory of the people through the art and architecture that they’ve left behind.

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha.

It is the staging of it where the adrenaline is located. All I got, instead, was the promise of a sequel. The other problem is that it is extremely difficult to not be clouded by the cultural context of the film. It is important to separate the mythical greatness of the story, the noise around it, from the story itself and see it for what it is. So much of her cinematic reach is shrouded in mystery, so much of her gaze is vacant and multi-hued, there is only this perfumed ether that we can latch onto. In Agni Natchathiram (1988), it was the silhouettes of the boxers cutting the backlight. No character is allowed the latitude to develop feelings and a personality. The problem is that Nandini seems to be the only one inflected with complexity, and the film allows her eyes to express this complexity. It is as though the 10th century is our contemporary. There are lush shots of the Cauvery river — or at least I hope that is the Cauvery — swelling with Rahman’s music; one of the most poignant moments of the film. To be intense, to be intelligent, to be idyllic — the ideal traits of a ruler have been slashed and given to three separate figures. Which is to say, the myth of Ponniyin Selvan 1 (PS-1) — the grand rooting of Tamizh culture in a historical moment — is finally here.

Star Cast: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Trisha Krishnan, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj, and ensemble. Advertisement. Director: Mani ...

AR Rahman gives an album that is limited to the movie and not otherwise. Part 2 has a lot to answer and if the approach stays like the first, hopes are dim. Of course, the final still is intriguing but only for Nandini and who is the mysterious lady, but there is no curiosity for the Cholas as a whole. This is not the Mani Ratnam one would expect in a movie this big. Vikram in his wild approach to his character is in full form but it is the script that takes some bizarre decisions around him. Everything at this point looks too incomplete but not in a way that will make you wait for next, but be angry with the first for raising too many expectations. There is a flirtatious trait about him and that gives him a very fine layer. But even she falls prey to time constraints and a lot of her is pushed to the next part. If the first part is an introduction of sorts for you, why not stretch it a bit more to hook the audience to a cliffhanger that is worth rooting for? So there is of course a surety that the filmmaker will never go wrong entirely in shaping a movie. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s arguably cult novel by the same name, Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 is about the Chola Dynasty and the times when the course of the throne was about to change. There is a certain kind of divinity around her and every presence means a massive turn.

The magnum opus stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Rav, Karthi, Sobhita Dhulipala and Aishwarya Lekshmi. It is based on Kalki ...

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is another film that gave the audience a glimpse of our magnificent history. Akshay Kumar played the role of Havildar Ishar Singh, who led the Sikh soldiers. This film narrated the story of Maratha Peshwa Bajirao [Ranveer Singh] and his wives Kashibai [Priyanka Chopra] and Mastani [Deepika Padukone]. It is based on the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi, where 21 Sikh soldiers fought against 10,000 Afghan invaders. This film is about the epic love story of Mughal emperor Jalaluddin Mohammad Akbar and Rajput princess Jodhaa Bai. To amp up the mood, we have prepared a list of movies with a historical backdrop that you can watch this weekend in the comfort of your home.

The plot revolves around the Chola dynasty. Sundara Cholan is the current king, and his sons Aditha Karikalan and Arulmozhi Varman are warriors. Both of them ...

When you backtrack Ponniyin Selvan: I, it manages to make you connect the dots and understand characters in a better way. And the whole power politics you see in the film somewhere stays with you. The camera is mainly in that hand-held position, and the movie reserves those beauty-shots for the key moments of the film that demands your absolute attention. The only area that felt a bit tiring was the climax fight, but somewhere you get a feeling that a tiresomeness was required to give that set piece some significance. It is a two-part movie with a cliffhanger ending, and the purpose of the first part is to familiarize the world to the audience. The film opens with a war sequence, and Ravi Varman is practically in the middle of the battlefield, capturing the action. In terms of screen time and scope to perform, it was Karthi who got the significant chunk of the scenes, and I must say that his portrayal of this cocky character helped the movie a lot in being entertaining. The only major set piece is the ship fight, and there wasn’t any moment where it felt cartoonish. It’s a movie with a budget of 500 crores, and yet there is perhaps only one aerial shot of a battlefield, that too with dead bodies. The language of the movie is pretty hard, and the character pool is huge. There is a scene in which Sarathkumar’s Pazhuvettaraiyar screams in anger, and the servant character, played by Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, moves away out of fear. While all this is happening, there is unrest within the empire over power, and conspiracies are happening to grab power after Sundara Cholan’s rule.

Mani Ratnam's Tamil period drama 'Ponniyin Selvan: 1', featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan should definitely be on your bridal jewellery moodboard.

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With Ratnam's period action film 'Ponniyin Selvan-I', based on author Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 Tamil novel of the same name, Karthi is being introduced to ...

The added benefit is that you get to be in a different mindset, wear costumes and do various things like horse riding," he added. "As a filmmaker, the way he understands people and emotions, he is so sensitive. How personal he can get into the characters and relationships..." The issues he picked... [Ponniyin Selvan](/topic/ponniyin-selvan)' is backed by Ratnam's production house Madras Talkies and Allirajah Subaskaran's banner Lyca Productions. He just turned the cinema on its head. You feel all the more confident because you are getting launched by Mani sir in a film. Normally in my films, I'm the only person facing the pressure, probably me and my director. "He's been a cult director right from the start. "I'm a part of a very large film. "To me, it is such a rich world and you want to go and experience that world. When we grew up, the kind of music he brought out for us and the way he created his characters," Karthi said.

Vikram Vedha Ponniyin Selvan I movie review and release live updates: Read all updates from reviews to box office predictions and more for both big releases ...

Vikram Vedha has relased in over 4000 screens in India alone, making it one of the biggest releases from Bollywood this year. - Sep 30, 2022 11:28 AM IST The little sister in me walked out of the theatre feeling PROUD. #manisir is a true true genius.” Actor Kangana Ranaut shared her excitement at watching Aishwarya Rai on screen in Ponniyin Selvan: I. Check out box office predictions, movie reviews, and all live updates from the two releases right here.

While Vikram Vedha received mixed reviews from audience and critics, Ponniyin Selvan: I or PS: I garnered applause from the audience.

After listening to these stories, Vikram’s understanding of right and wrong begins to alter. This was a historical book which was adapted from a book. Far far better than the original. Just want to say, audience forget theater don't dare to go near to its poster, the criminalized Sasta remake will make you vomit. Witness the carnage on screen. They've gone berserk in the cat and mouse chase game!!! Pushkar and Gayatri have weaved an intricate web with this story and its nothing short of a masterpiece. I can say this with confidence because I have watched the original one and still was hooked and intrigued and entertained!!! Overall, Vikram Vedha is a frame to frame remake of the original Tamil version, those who haven’t seen the OG, they may like the film more. Kadel wrote, “Vikram Vedha is an errant let down, lousy remake of the original. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave the Hritik Roshan film a four-star rating and gave it a one-word review of “terrific.” Adarsh wrote, “Engaging. Saif Ali Khan and Hritik Roshan-starrer Vikram Vedha and Chiyaan Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Ponniyin Selvan: I have released in theatres today.

Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Vikram Vedha fall victim to online piracy hours ahead of releasing on big screens. Read on.

[Telegram](https://t.me/koimoidotcom) The film has an amazing cast with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Prakash Raj, Shobita Dhulipala, and Trisha Krishnan in the leading roles. The film showcases the face-off between a tough cop Vikram (played by Saif ) and a dreaded gangster Vedha (Hrithik). The Hindi-language neo-noir action thriller film stars Hrithik Roshan and However, hours ahead of the release, both films are leaked online in full HD versions to watch online. Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Pushkar-Gayathri directorial Vikram Vedha- two of the big budget films- have been making a lot of buzz on social media.

Ponniyin Selvan, a Tamil language historical fiction action film produced by British-Sri Lankan entrepreneur Allirajah Subaskaran, is set to be premiered in ...

Sham is a Sri Lankan television, film, theatre & voice actor best known for his roles in Oba Nathuwa Oba Ekka, Premaya Nam, and Davena Vihagun. The book has remained the undisputed Best Seller in Tamil Nadu/South India for the past 70 years. The music director for this project is Academy Award winner, A R Rahman.

Hrithik Roshan replied to Karthi and mentioned how he has been hearing only good things about Ponniyin Selvan 1.

My love & best wishes to Mani Ratnam Sir & the entire team. [#PS1]looks amazing & I’m hearing only good things about the film. [Ponniyin Selvan 1](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ponniyin-selvan-1-movie-review-mani-ratnams-aishwarya-rai-8182366/) released in theatres along with the [Hrithik Roshan](https://indianexpress.com/about/hrithik-roshan/) and [Saif Ali Khan](https://indianexpress.com/about/saif-ali-khan/)-led [Vikram Vedha](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/vikram-vedha-movie-review-story-is-the-biggest-star-hrithik-roshan-saif-ali-khan-8181676/) on Friday.

Ponniyin Selvan 1 Box Office Review (Hindi) –. Star cast: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Chiyaan Vikram, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Lekshmi ...

[Telegram](https://t.me/koimoidotcom) [Vikram](https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/south-indian-movie-reviews/vikram-movie-review-kamal-haasan-vijay-sethupathi-fahadh-faasil-stir-a-mad-tsunami-as-lokesh-kanagaraj-creates-yet-another-blazing-spectacle/) didn’t do that well among the Hindi audience. It’s clearly visible that no matter how big the Kollywood industry is, it has failed in making a mark theatrically in the Hindi belt. The morning shows had decent to good numbers (not at every place though). Keeping the promotions aside, even the trailer of Ponniyin Selvan I didn’t really get everyone talking. [RRR](https://www.koimoi.com/reviews/south-indian-movie-reviews/rrr-movie-review-this-is-what-every-grand-film-has-pretended-to-be-but-couldnt-because-weve-just-1-ss-rajamouli/) released a few months back and we saw how the film got everyone talking just before its release.

Tamil Nadu Theatre and Multiplex Owners' Association president Tiruppur Subramaniam said most theatres sold tickets for 10 days straight. “The film is a big hit ...

“If one were to give a sense of the opening, it has been better than actor Vijay’s recent film, Beast, which saw terrific opening. The reviews are good, which has made sure that the tickets for the next 10 days are booked. Dhananjayan, founding member, Tamil Film Active Producers’ Association and founder, BOFTA film institute in Chennai.

With a star-studded gang – Vikram, Karthik, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, and others, the film has managed to bring the audience to theatres. The film ...

[Telegram](https://t.me/koimoidotcom) [Kamal Haasan](https://www.koimoi.com/south-indian-cinema/ponniyin-selvan-1-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-eagerly-waiting-to-catch-the-film/)‘s Vikram had opened to ₹33 crores in the domestic market and ₹54 crores gross worldwide when it was released in June. Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 1 is already receiving good reception from the critics and the audience, which means that word of mouth will be strong. It is estimated that the opening could be between ₹30-35 crore across all languages in the domestic market. The film registered massive advance booking sales and is now running to packed houses in its early morning shows. Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan 1, a much-awaited period drama, has long been making fans eager about the release.

Ponniyin Selvan: I Tamil (Theatres) Director: Mani Ratnam Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Karthi, Jayam Ravi Rating: 3.5/5 How do you jump on ...

[Dailymotion ](https://www.dailymotion.com/DeccanHerald) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/deccanherald/) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/DeccanHerald) It struggles to find the rhythm as a host of characters are introduced in quick succession. Ratnam had told contemporary stories adapted from epics Mahabarata ('Thalapathi') and Ramayana ('Ravanan'). Ratnam's retelling of Kalki Krishnamurthy's historical fiction Ponniyin Selvan is mounted on a huge scale like many movies in the category.

Director: Mani Ratnam. Cast: Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Sarathkumar and ...

Karthi does justice to the role of Vanthiyathevan, scoring on all three counts – a die-hard romantic, a smooth talker and a fearless warrior. That means the lives of Emperor Sundara Chozhar (Prakash Raj) and his sons – Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) and young Arun Mozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) are in danger. Both ladies along with Aishwarya Lekshmi as Kuzhali, are just outstanding in their respective roles. Courageous like a lion, he roars his way into our hearts as he conquers kingdom after kingdom. The story begins with a comet appearing over the Chola skies almost a 1000 years ago. The danger doesn’t stop there.

'PS1' is a screen adaptation of the Kalki Krishnamurthy epic serialised from 1950 to 1954, following the rise of the golden age of the Chozha dynasty in the ...

Sri Lanka is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a journalist. However, the film refers to the island mostly as Ilankai, occasionally as Eelam, and subtitled as Lanka. My personal favourite of the track-list is ‘Alaikadal’, a transcendental piece of music, transporting the listener to a boat, ebbing gently on calm seas. My only issue with the soundtrack was that these songs were cut down in the film, to shorten the film’s length. Throughout the novel, Krishnamurthy referred to the island as Eela Naadu. Once in a while, he will release a film reaffirming his status as the cream of the crop. The Chozha rulers are warned of the spilling of Chozha blood, which sets off a plot of treachery, treason and double crossing. The most memorable performances were Trisha as Kundavai (who emitted a majestic aura throughout), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini (a stoic queen, who keeps her cards close to her heart), Vikram as Aditha Karikalan (a brutal heir to the throne, torn up by heartbreak), Jayam Ravi as Arunmozhi Varman and Jayaram as Nambi (the comedic relief for the film, which he performs spectacularly). The needles in his back foreshadow the many minute betrayals in store for him. Vanthiyathevan is the glue holding together the multiple concurrent stories in ‘PS1’, and the casting decision for the part was crucial for the success of the film. Therefore, one of the most celebrated Indian epics seemed to be in pretty stable hands. Indians wear their pride for the two films like a badge of honour, hailing Rajamouli as the King of Indian cinema, especially seeing how his three most recent features (all of them historical fictions) are among the ten highest grossing Indian films of all time.

Ponniyin Selvan witnessed an exceptional opening on Day 1. The Mani Ratnam film stars Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ...

Film has comfortably managed 3rd best opening of the year in TN after #Valimai and #Beast. The film's cinematography has been handled by Ravi Varman. Early box office estimates suggest that the film witnessed an exceptional opening on Day 1. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala writes, "EXCEPTIONAL opening for #PonniyinSelvan part 1 at the Box office. It has been distributed in Tamil Nadu by Red Giant Movies. In spite of facing tough competition from

Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Karthi. Director: Mani Ratnam. Rating: 4 stars (out of 5). Shrinking a complex five-volume novel ...

With the air of outright make-believe masterfully reined in, PS-1 is a historical saga that draws the audience in without resorting to the conjurer's art. The film inevitably packs too much into too little time but it never fails to look and sound - A.R. PS-1 is a treat for the eyes as much as it is for the mind. PS-1 is a marvellously tactile film that stays rooted in a specific period without having to create improbable, cardboard cut-out sets suspended somewhere between a puerile understanding of design and a puerile imagination. Mischief is afoot in the expanding Chola empire with Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), wife of the scheming finance minister Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar (R. The story unfolds in spaces that are eye-popping without being fantastical in the way that settings of historical epics of this nature usually tend to be. Besides the beauteous and strong-willed Nandini, the tough and clear-headed Chola Princess Kundavai plays an important role as the story progresses. Ratnam is too good a craftsman and storyteller to over-rely on the razzle-dazzle of the kind of unbridled visual effects that have driven recent Indian blockbusters such as Baahubali, RRR and KGF. The characters, be they Chola royalty or men of common stock, sound believable even when they are in declamatory mode, moving seamlessly from uncommon wisdom to chatty banter. It presents a phenomenally smooth ride through an exciting series of events - fierce battles, palace intrigue, lost love, vanquished soldiers seeking revenge, brave resistance - that records the high points of Chola history in a manner that is both tangible and texturally immersive. Needless to say, the tale makes huge technical and artistic demands on Ratnam and his cast and crew. Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1, a period epic that is vast in scale and varied in visual scope, is proof.

The digital rights of the movie have been sold to Amazon Prime Video for Rs 125 crore.

Ponniyin Selvan: I is the third collaboration between Mani Ratnam and Aishwarya Rai after Guru (2007) and Raavanan (2010). Set in 1900 AD, the film will tell the story of Arulmozhi Varman, often called Raja Raja the Great, and his journey to becoming a Chola emperor. [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan](https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/aishwarya-rai-bachchans-massive-rs-776-crore-net-worth-here-are-all-the-insanely-expensive-assets-that-contribute-to-it) has charged Rs 10 crore for playing a dual role in the film.

Mani Ratnam's on-screen adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy's Ponniyin Selvan by the same name is a visual treat. As intriguing and gripping as the book, ...

As you are no doubt aware, Swarajya is a media product that is directly dependent on support from its readers in the form of subscriptions. As for Karthi, who breezes through his part effortlessly, some moments make it entirely his film and in some, the humour is forced on the audience. After all, he is entrusted to play the emperor, who ruled a sprawling kingdom, and reigns hearts even today as Raja Raja Cholan. However, it establishes the plot at a built-up pace and Mani Ratnam is in no hurry to quicken it. Vikram as the hot-blooded Karikalan is convincing in his role. With Vanthiyathevan galloping on his horse, we travel through the lush fields along the sparkling waters of Cauvery or Ponni river to the walls of the Chola centre and inside the spectacular palace.