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Now's not the best time to appreciate "Ponniyin Selvan: Part II,” the back half of a highly anticipated Tamil language adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy ’s revered multi-volume historical drama. The indeterminate future’s probably the moment for this sequel, by which time S.S. Rajamouli's influence might not seem as important to contemporary Indian pop cinema, and Indian movie lovers can (maybe) see with clearer eyes the many imitators of "Baahubali," Rajamouli’s trend-setting two-part mythopoetic fantasy.

Adapting “Ponniyin Selvan” has been a dream project for a few Indian filmmakers, including writer/director Mani Ratnam , who’s best known to American cinephiles for helming the epochal 1998 Bollywood romantic drama “Dil Se.” Ratnam has also admitted that his two-part version of “Ponniyin Selvan” could not have been made without the inspiration and success of “Baahubali.” It’s easy to see why based on “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II,” a sequel that, like Rajamouli’s “Baahubali: The Conclusion,” often feels like an involved-but-satisfying de-escalation of the first movie’s dramatic tension. You can’t enjoy “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II” without having already seen “Ponniyin Selvan: Part I,” not unless you’ve read Krishnamurthy’s books.

Some good news, which is also bad news: many viewers have probably already read Krishnamurthy’s popular epic, which was originally serialized in “Kalki” magazine throughout the early 1950s. Anyone who hasn’t read the book, but still wants to see “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II” on a big screen should know that “Part I” was more about the itinerant Vanar prince Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan (Karthi) than the beloved title character (Jayan Ravi)—a nickname for the 10 th century Chola dynasty Prince Arunmozhi—or his hothead older brother Aditha (Vikram).

Arunmozhi and Aditha necessarily take more central roles in “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II,” and so do the other main subjects of “Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1,” like the princes’ troubled and presumed wicked stepmother Nandini ( Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) and their treacherous rival Madhuranthakan (Rahman). Everybody suspects Nandini of scheming to betray her husband—and also murder Aditha, who also suspects and has romantic tension with Nandini.

There’s more Nandini in “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II,” and a lot more supporting characters who either support or defy her, like the Chola chieftains who not-so-secretly back Madhuranthakan, or the Chola princes’ many advisers, like their sister Kundavai ( Trisha Krishnan ) and, oh yeah, Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan. Vallavaraiyan, an itinerant fabulist, zips around “Ponniyin Selvan: Part I” without a formal invitation; he negotiates facetime with various high-powered characters using token favors—a sword, a signet ring, and hand-written messages—and effectively unites the many threads of Krishnamurthy’s sprawling narrative.

In “Part I,” Vallavairyan embodies the Byzantine, freely-associated story-telling traditions that clearly inspired both Ratnam and his two Tamil-speaking co-writers. What arguably puts “Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2” over the top, as an overburdened sequel to a long-gestating adaptation, is Ratnam’s characteristic visual acuity, his co-writers’ careful attention to detail, and his mega-watt ensemble cast’s performances. Nandini, in particular, seems more like an emotionally complex character in “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II” than she did in the last movie. And both Arunmozhi and Aditha smolder more often, though only Vikram gets to show off with equally angsty dialogue like, “Happiness and peace elude those who hate themselves.”

All of the low-key craftsmanship that went into the otherwise high-toned “Ponniyin Selvan: Part I” is still present in “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II,” which was shot concurrently with the last installment over 150 days from 2019 through 2021, and then split in two a la “Baahubali.” Ratnam’s characters have less time indulge in romantic sighing and unrequited romance, though he does make the most of those scenes. I won’t spoil your enjoyment by telling who gazes longingly at whom, since being led around by the nose is a good part of the fun in both “Ponniyin Selvan” movies. That also makes judging “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II” a little difficult right now, since it, like “Ponniyin Selvan: Part I,” will likely appreciate with time.

There’s probably nothing in this sequel that could not have also been done by the makers of the many other recent “Baahubali”-inspired mytho-historic epics, so there’s not much that essentially distinguishes “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II” as “A Mani Ratnam Film,” as an opening credit says. Then again, it’s a relief to see that “Ponniyin Selvan: Part II” looks and moves as well as it does, even if one suspects that it will also hold up when it inevitably surfaces on streaming services like Prime Video, where you can still catch up with “Ponniyin Selvan: Part I.” Ratnam and his collaborators stick the landing on their gargantuan pot-boiler, and while Krishnamurthy’s world may not look as grand as it seemed, either in the moviemakers’ heads or on the page, it is big enough to get lost in.

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Simon Abrams is a native New Yorker and freelance film critic whose work has been featured in  The New York Times ,  Vanity Fair ,  The Village Voice,  and elsewhere.

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Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)

165 minutes

Vikram as Aditha Karikalan

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini / Oomai Rani

Jayam Ravi as Arunmozhi Varman

Karthi as Vanthiyathevan

Trisha Krishnan as Kundavai

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Sobhita Dhulipala as Vanathi

Aishwarya Lekshmi as Poonguzhali

Vikram Prabhu as Parthibendran Pallavan

Prakash Raj as Sundara Chozhar

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I am disappointed by the movie. I grew up on the novel, and like so many of my age, read it a number of times in the 60s and 70s from bound volumes that my mother had made from the serialized publication in the early 50s. I just reread it after watching the movie to make sure that it wasn’t some vague nostalgia from 50 years ago. No it is not. The writing still sparkles. The writing has poetry (I don't mean just quotations of poems, Kalki's prose was poetic), subtlety of characters with complex contradictions beautifully captured in prose. All that was missing in the movie. Instead, it was black and white (metaphorically). The powerful women of the novel - Nandini, Kundavai, Poonkuzhali, Sembiyan Madeviar - are all flattened. The men of great allure in the novel - Vandiaythevan, Arulmozhy, Sendan Amuthan - have no allure in the movie. Just dull looks and bodies, and in the case of the first two, mere modern-day Tamil movie swashbuckling cartoons. Yes, Azhvarkadiyan is portrayed perfectly, but that is about it. One of Kalki’s characters describes Vandiyathevan as "Brhaspati in wisdom, Saraswati in learning, Manmata in Beauty, and Arjuna in accomplishing ends". Sorry, Karti doesn't cut it. Yes, the CGI is great, and compensates a bit for the lack of poetry. But not enough.

Daniel Constantine 512 days ago

The movie totally lacks life since the actors such as Karthi do not speak classical tamil. He simply doesn't fit in this ancient role with his too casual and contemporary acting. I wish they provided a zero rating option to totally trash this movie.

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Just an Average one. Overrated

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Ponniyin selvan - 1 review: the sprawling, spectacularly mounted film is an ambitious, near-flawless adaptation of a much-loved literary work.

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Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Karthi

Director:  Mani Ratnam

Rating: 4 stars (out of 5)

Shrinking a complex five-volume novel into a two-part movie is mean feat. It takes gumption. A whole lot of it. If any director has that attribute in the requisite measure, it is Mani Ratnam. Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 , a period epic that is vast in scale and varied in visual scope, is proof.

The sprawling, spectacularly mounted film is an ambitious, near-flawless adaptation of a much-loved literary work that demonstrates exactly why it has been a movie project so daunting that the likes of M.G. Ramachandran and Kamalahasan could only make abortive attempts at putting it together.

Needless to say, the tale makes huge technical and artistic demands on Ratnam and his cast and crew. They prove equal to the onerous task of attaining the magnitude, the pacing and the stylistic flourishes that the story demands and available image-making technology allows.

That certainly does not mean that the veteran director surrenders himself lock, stock and barrel to the lure and power of computer-generated imagery. 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.

Ratnam does not resort to sensory or visceral overdrive, drawing strength instead from the smart script written by him, B. Jeyamohan and Elango Kumaravel and from a cast of actors at the top of their game. PS-1 is a treat for the eyes as much as it is for the mind.

He abjures VFX excesses and grounds the historical fiction in a realistic zone to achieve the goal of capturing the massive sweep of Kalki Krishnamurthy's cult 1955 novel that traces the era of the Cholas.

It has taken six and a half decades for the story to make it to the big screen. The wait has been worth it. The Tamil-language PS-1 has versions dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam running in theatres nationwide.

In the 167-minute Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 , some passages seem a tad rushed because the introduction of a panoply of characters and the exposition of historically dense details have to be crunched into a couple of three-hour films.

Editor A. Sreekar Prasad, whose oft-proven skills are tested to the severest, ensures that the story has just enough breathing spaces for it not to keel over into occasional incomprehensibility.

Once the prelude is out of the way and all the major characters have been lined up, PS-1 gets into the swing of things. 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.

The most noteworthy aspect of PS-1, besides the consistently impressive performances by a cast led by Vikram and brilliantly propped up by Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi and Trisha, among others, is the production design by Thotta Tharini and the well-considered choice of locations lensed brilliantly by cinematographer Ravi Varman. 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.

PS-1 invokes the spatial attributes of the tenth century to perfection - be they structures made of stone, interiors of forts and palaces or ships and boats out at sea. But at no point do the images look like they have been crafted on the computer. 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.

Similarly, the film's dramatis personae - the ailing Emperor Sundar Chola (Prakash Raj) and his three offspring, Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan (Vikram), his younger brother Arulmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi, who appears late in the film in the guise of the titular character) and sister Kundhavai (Trisha), and their aides and adversaries within and without the kingdom - are never less than human.

They deal with palpable emotions even as they grapple with challenges of grand proportions. 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.

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. Its magic lies purely in its layered cinematic qualities.

Mischief is afoot in the expanding Chola empire with Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), wife of the scheming finance minister Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar (R. Sharathkumar), having vowed to destroy the kingdom. She holds a personal grudge against her one-time lover Aditha Karikalan.

The conspiracy, of which the finance minister's brother and the Tanjore Fort's in-charge Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar (Radhakrishnan Parthiban) and a host of royal chieftains are a part, is aimed at overthrowing Sundar Chola and putting his nephew Madurantaka (Rahman) on the throne.

Sensing the grave danger that lies ahead, Aditha Karikalan sends his best friend and trusted aide Vandhiyathevan (Karthi, who steals almost the entire first half of the film thanks to the character's gift of the gab and amorous antics) with a message for Emperor Sundar Chola.

The courageous and cheerful Vandhiyathevan dodges elements in the court of the king as well as of survivors from a defeated Pandiyan army who are out to avenge their slain king Veerapandyan.

While power-hungry or jilted-in-love men to a great deal of the talking, PS-1 is true to the source material in that it accords equal significance to the women in the story. Besides the beauteous and strong-willed Nandini, the tough and clear-headed Chola Princess Kundavai plays an important role as the story progresses.

Kundavai is not only sent by her father to pacify her elder brother Aditha Karikalan, she also instructs Vandhiyethevan to travel to Sinhala kingdom with a message for her brother Arulmozhi. Two other women in the plot - Vaanathi (Sobhita Dhulipala), who dreams of marrying Arulmozhi, and boatwoman Samuthirakumari (Aishwarya Lekshmi) - do not have as much to do in this part of the magnum opus. More is probably in store for them in the sequel.

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Action-packed and eventful, the first part of the drama winds up at a point of the story that leaves many questions unresolved and points to what could form the core of Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2, scheduled for release in 2023. The film inevitably packs too much into too little time but it never fails to look and sound - A.R. Rahman's songs and background score constitute the backbone of the sound design - like a meticulously conceived and executed work of cinema.

PS-1 i s both exhilarating and enriching. Another dose would be just perfect.

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When last we saw the title character of Mani Ratnam ’s epic “ Ponniyin Selvan ” saga, the real-life prince who would expand the Chola empire from South India all the way to the Ganges in the north was drowning as he crossed from Lanka to India. Instead of picking up at that cliffhanger, the action-packed second installment rewinds a few decades to focus on different characters, before circling back to reveal the fate of Jayam Ravi ’s title character, also known as Arunmozhi Varman.

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Krishnamurthy’s serialized story covered several characters in the 12th century Chola dynasty and in “Part Two,” the ailing emperor Sundara Chozha (Prakash Raj) is kept almost captive in his palace by Nandini’s husband, commander Chinna Pazhuvettariyar (R. Parthiban), and his brother.

Battling the Cholas are their enemies, the Pandyas, trying to avenge their defeat some years earlier and banding with other smaller kingdoms, as well as the emperor’s nephew, Madurantakam (Rahman), who has been ruling while his uncle has been ill, and who shows aspirations to the crown.

Avoiding the Pandyas’ attempts to finish the job of eliminating Arunmozhi, his rescuers – Nambi and Poonguzhali – take him to a Buddhist monastery to recover while Vandiyadevan diverts the Pandyas and heads out to let the royal family know the prince is alive. His faithful ally brings both the crown prince Aditha and princess Kundavai to the monastery, and as Arunmozhi attempts to depart, the Pandyans descend on the town leading to a well-choreographed fight scene involving an elephant, townsfolk, a bazaar and lots of flying produce.

Exchanging fight scenes for song and dance, “Part Two” packs a lot of story into its 164-minute running time, with plenty of scheming as Nandini tries to have the emperor and his two sons killed the same night so that they won’t have time to be alerted. Her backstory is expanded to explain her actions, but some of the women from Part One, such as Princess Kundavai (Trisha Krishnan), get short shrift.

Two features spanning five and a half hours may sound like ample time to adapt “Ponniyin Selvan,” and yet, Ratnam might have been better off making this a trilogy, since the books leave so much more that he wasn’t able to include. And even though it’s billed as an A.R. Rahman musical, the song sequences are missing.

The acting is strong across the board, while costumes, production design and cinematography all serve to tell the tale fittingly. Indian artisans prove themselves to be as good as any Hollywood has to offer. A coda at the end explains how and when Arunmozhi takes over the Chola empire and builds palaces and temples, including the mighty Thanjavur temple that still stands. He moved the capital to Gangaikonda Cholapuram, named for the fact that he conquered all the way north to the Ganges.

Reviewed at Harkins Theaters Cerritos 16, Cerritos, Calif., April 29, 2023. Running time: 164 MIN.

• Production: (India) A Red Giant Movies release of a Madras Talkies, Lyca Prods. production. Producers: Mani Ratnam, Subaskaran Allirajah.
• Crew: Director: Mani Ratnam. Screenplay: Mani Ratnam, Jayamohan, Kumaravel, based on the novel "Ponniyin Selvan" by Kalki Krishnamurthy.
• With: Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwariya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Jayaram, Vikram Prabhu, Sarath Kumar, R. Parthiban, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Nassar. (Tamil dialogue)

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Ponniyin Selvan is a term that’s been resonating through the hearts of Tamil cinema lovers for quite some time now, and the long-awaited Ponniyin Selvan movie has finally hit the big screens. This “Ponniyin Selvan” movie review aims to encapsulate the essence of this cinematic spectacle, creating waves across the country.

A Novel Retold on the Silver Screen

Inspired by the historical novel Ponniyin Selvan penned by Kalki Krishnamurthy, this 2022 adaptation brings to life a saga of love, betrayal, and heroism. The phrase “Ponniyin Selvan”, translating to “The Son of River Ponni,” refers to the protagonist Raja Raja Chola I, one of the greatest emperors in South Indian history.

Director Mani Ratnam, well-known for his knack for painting exquisite pictures on celluloid, themed this film around the immense power struggles and vibrant history of the Chola dynasty.

Stellar Casting: The Strength of Ponniyin Selvan

Any Ponniyin Selvan movie review would be incomplete without appreciating the star-studded cast that breathed life into Krishnamurthy’s well-acclaimed characters.

Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Trisha Krishnan, and several other prominent actors, Ponniyin Selvan is a confluence of stalwarts of the Indian film industry. Each actor is aptly cast, perfectly embodying the essence of their characters and doing justice to their roles.

Thoughtful Narration, Spectacular Cinematography

Ponniyin Selvan breaks away from the regular mold of historical films — it’s not just about wars and politics. Instead, it offers a certain depth and textual richness that could only be expected from a director like Mani Ratnam. The plot unfolds at a steady rhythm, ensuring that audiences remain hooked to their seats, eagerly anticipating the events that follow.

One of the highlights of the Ponniyin Selvan movie is the exceptional cinematography. The movie is visually stunning, to say the least. From vibrant, color-soaked frames depicting the grandeur of the Chola empire to the refined details that add layers to the storytelling, every aspect is a visual delight.

Engaging Musical Score

The musical score by A.R. Rahman complements the narrative beautifully, enhancing every facet of this breathtaking cinematic journey. The maestro has delivered again — the BGMs instill a pulsating rhythm in significant scenes, and the songs strike the perfect balance between contemporary sounds and traditional South Indian music.

The Road to Perfection Isn’t Without Bumps

While this Ponniyin Selvan movie review highlights the film’s commendable aspects, it’s important to note that it does have a few shortcomings. The screenplay falters in places and the movie feels slightly prolonged. However, these minor glitches do not significantly hamper the viewing experience.

The Bottom Line

In conclusion, Ponniyin Selvan is an admirable retelling of a beloved historical novel. It’s more than a movie; it’s a well-crafted cinematic chronicle. Despite its shortcomings, the film is enriched by meticulous detailing, earnest performances, and an engrossing narrative.

In the sphere of Tamil cinema, Ponniyin Selvan is undeniably a gem. This epic saga, having its roots in real history, is a testament to the splendor and visual artistry that contemporary Indian cinema is capable of.

While this Ponniyin Selvan movie review provides an overview of the film, nothing can match the experience of witnessing this grandeur in the theatre itself. So, if tales of royal intrigue, love, power, and valor interest you, Ponniyin Selvan should be on your watch list.

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Ponniyin Selvan I movie review: Aishwarya Rai is a revelation in Mani Ratnam’s masterful adaptation of classic

Ponniyin selvan i movie review: mani ratnam has managed the unthinkable--adapt the literary classic with finesse and impact. all actors do their parts well but aishwarya rai is a revelation..

There’s a reason why Mani Ratnam is called a master storyteller. In Ponniyin Selvan I , based on the eponymous novel by Kalki, the veteran filmmaker shows who’s the boss, and in what’s easily his most ambitious film ever, he passes with flying colors. Mani Ratnam achieves the unthinkable with his film adaptation of the Ponniyin Selvan which he presents with enough thrills, intrigue and drama to keep you pinned. Also read: Ponniyin Selvan I release live updates: Mani Ratnam film set to be highest-opening Tamil film of 2022

The story is majorly centered on Vanthiyathevan (Karthi), who is entrusted by Aditha Karikalan ( Vikram ) with the task of delivering important messages to his father Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) and his sister Kundhavi (Trisha). As per the message, plans are being laid out by princely state kings to bring down the empire. It becomes Vanthiyathevan’s duty to find out what the evil plans are and who’s orchestrating everything to tarnish the glory of the Chola Empire. Upon investigation, it is learnt that Nandini (Aishwarya Rai) is the mastermind behind the efforts to bring down the Chola dynasty. But what has turned Nandini into a revenge-seeking princess remains a mystery.

If you’re walking into Ponniyin Selvan expecting an SS Rajamouli-style action spectacle, you might be disappointed. Mani Ratnam relies more on drama to create the tension and it works to a large extent. The film definitely needed more high moments to make you root for the characters, especially someone like, say, Arulmozhi Varman ( Jayam Ravi ), who is the successor of the Chola kingdom. It’s such a powerful character but he gets a very bland introduction scene that falls flat.

Thankfully, the masterful writing makes up for the lack of more crowd-pleasing moments. It’s really commendable of Mani Ratnam and his team of writers to pick crucial moments from the five-part novel and turn them into captivating scenes for the big screen. Some of the film’s most crucial scenes involving key characters of the story have been so well adapted for the screen. For instance, every scene involving Aishwarya Rai (who is a revelation) is so well written that it leaves a lasting impact.

Mani Ratnam extracts solid performances from each of his actors. Irrespective of their screen time, each actor stands out and it’s a treat to watch them bring out their best. Aishwarya Rai as Nandini has to be the pick of the actors as she has very little to say in terms of dialogues but has so much to express with her eyes and she nails it so convincingly.

Karthi as Vanthiyathevan keeps the mood in an otherwise serious film very lively with his slightly exaggerated but strong performance. Vikram as Aaditha Karikalan lands a very emotional part and as a tragic hero delivers a measured performance. Jayam Ravi as Arulmozhi Varma only appears in the second half but has enough scenes to score and leave a mark. One of the reasons the film leaves the intended impact is because of the superb casting which includes good work by the supporting cast as well. As usual, AR Rahman brings out his A-game in yet another collaboration with Mani Ratnam.

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Director: Mani Ratnam

Cast: Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha Krishnan, Sarath Kumar, Jayaram and Sobhita Dhulipala

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A warrior sets out to establish peace in a land ravaged by war.

Genre: Action, Adventure, History, Drama

Original Language: Tamil

Director: Mani Ratnam

Producer: Mani Ratnam , A. Subaskaran , Suhasini

Writer: Mani Ratnam , B. Jeyamohan , Muthuraman , Kumaravel

Release Date (Theaters): Sep 30, 2022  limited

Box Office (Gross USA): $5.7M

Runtime: 2h 47m

Distributor: IMAX Entertainment

Production Co: Lyca Productions, Madras Talkies

Cast & Crew

Aditya Karikalan

Arulmozhivarman

Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan

Aishwarya Rai

Kundavai Pirattiyar

Azhwarkadiyan Nambi

Sobhita Dhulipala

Aishwarya Lekshmi

Poonguzhali

Vikram Prabhu

Parthibendra Pallavan

Ashwin Kakumanu

Senthan Amudhan

R. Sarathkumar

Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar

R. Parthiban

Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar

Periya Vellar Boothi Vikramakesari

Prakash Raj

Sundara Chola

Madurantaka Uttama Chola

Mani Ratnam

Screenwriter

B. Jeyamohan

A. Subaskaran

Siva Ananth

Executive Producer

Ravi Varman

Cinematographer

A. Sreekar Prasad

Film Editing

A.R. Rahman

Original Music

Thotta Tharani

Production Design

Art Director

Eka Lakhani

Costume Design

Pathak Roshan

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Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two

Arulmozhi Varman continues on his journey to become Rajaraja I, the greatest ruler of the historic Chola empire of south India. Arulmozhi Varman continues on his journey to become Rajaraja I, the greatest ruler of the historic Chola empire of south India. Arulmozhi Varman continues on his journey to become Rajaraja I, the greatest ruler of the historic Chola empire of south India.

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• Goofs Aditta Karikala went to warfare at the age of twelve, and the child artist who depicts him looked much older while depicting this.

Parthibendra Pallavan : Aditta, you are the future of the Chozha kingdom. To protect that future, Nandini Devi invited you to Kadambur

Aditha Karikalan : To Kadambur? To the place of conspiracy? Are you the messenger for this? Has that plotter captured you too? Have you fallen into her magic net?

Parthibendra Pallavan : Aditha! I am your lifelong friend. I have entered the battlefields for you. If needed, I'll enter again... For my friend's future, for the future of Chozha kingdom, you need to come with me

Aditha Karikalan : Parthiba... What did she say? Tell me exactly

Parthibendra Pallavan : That you would come if she was the one who invited

• Soundtracks Aga Naga Song Composed, Produced and Arranged by A.R. Rahman Singer: Shakthisree Gopalan Lyrics: Ilango Krishnan

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• IMAX 6-Track
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'Ponniyin Selvan 1' movie review: A tasteful adaptation defined by powerful performances

I have not read Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan , but it has always been apparent that the character of Vandhiyathevan wields great charisma. Many top actors have dreamt for years about playing this character, and now, after having watched Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 1 , it’s finally apparent to me why. This character, in a sense, can be likened to Rahman’s opening song, ‘Ponni Nadhi’—which heralds the beginning of his epic journey. Like the river, he flows where he wishes, and he’s a source of much life wherever he lands. Like the river shifts everything in its wake, so does he. At one point, when asked about his whereabouts, he says, “I’m from everywhere…” and talks of being able to find peace anywhere under the sky and over the land. I wondered if that’s why he doesn’t hurt when he lands from great height like a waterfall. I wondered if that’s why he’s so frightened of the ocean—you know, that place where the river dies. He’s funny, he’s flirtatious, and when he is on screen, good luck taking your eyes off him.

His interplays with actor Jayaram—who plays Azhwarkadiyan Nambi—are delightful. The latter has always been a skilled exponent at slapstick humour, and his adventures in this film offer further proof. It seems to me that sometimes, we get so consumed by Mani Ratnam’s explorations of emotion that we don’t quite acknowledge how organically he weaves in humour into his films. There are so many lively, laugh-out-loud moments in this film arising from organic exchanges—once, from Vandhiyathevan simply observing his reflection in water.

There are other performances in Ponniyin Selvan that leave you gasping for breath. Vikram, as Aditha Karikalan, is gloriously unbridled as the crown-prince. A scene where he speaks of suppressed pain sees him bare his heart out. Ahead of the film’s release, there were what seemed to me to be unfair reservations on the casting of Jayam Ravi—who has always struck me as an invested performer. He’s on point as ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, the dutiful prince who comes into the limelight later in the film.

As for the women in the Ponniyin Selvan world, it’s wonderful that despite this being a story that’s occurring a thousand years earlier, they aren’t reduced to being ornamental spouses—or as happens in many an epic historical story, a property that men fight over. Sure, a foiled romance might be at the heart of this story too, but both Nandini (Aishwarya Rai) and Kundavai (Trisha) get established as devious women who know how to create desirable outcomes in the patriarchal world around them. Among the most powerful moments in this film is when both come face-to-face. It also doubles up as an example of why Mani Ratnam is a master at creating memorable, visual drama. Another example is that introduction shot of Nandini, as she slides open the curtains of her palanquin. As an almost ethereal woman who knows how to beguile men, Aishwarya Rai is compelling. In more than one scene, we see only part of her face—perhaps because there’s more to her than she lets out?

While there’s the opulence in ornamentation and the expansiveness of palaces and forts, what’s unmistakeable is also the simplicity of an older time when the rivers ran full, and the earth had not been plundered yet. Through the shenanigans of Vandhiyathevan, we get some glimpses into the history of our land. It’s a world in which a man has to undertake an adventure of a thousand miles just to pass on the message of a dozen words. It’s a world in which a lover has to wait for weeks to learn whether her words of affection have been delivered. It’s a world in which the word ‘scroll’ has not come to signify disinterest. There’s great pleasure in seeing what once was.

There’s greater pleasure in experiencing AR Rahman climb into this film and deliver the type of songs and score he seems to always summon for this filmmaker for whom he made his debut. Be it with a ‘Ponni Nadhi’ that gently nudges us into this world or the aggressive, hyper-masculine ‘Chola Chola’ that captures the thrill of conquest, his score is a life-force. He utilises an operatic voice to present a crucial flashback moment, a grand orchestral score for the moments that lead up to it. In fact, Aditha Karikalan’s two powerful moments in this film are big beneficiaries of the Academy Award winner’s score.

For a film about succession issues, about conquests and rebellion, perhaps the action sequences aren’t as memorable as you might expect them to be. Yes, there’s urgency in capturing the violence of thundering hooves and swinging swords, but the fight choreography feels mostly generic with individual set-pieces not bursting with personality—except, I suppose, that final stretch that captures the chaos of a mad sea. And yet, PS-1 doesn’t quite end in a way that signifies the satisfying completion of a first film. It’s perhaps a consequence of Mani Ratnam interpreting this as one-half of a complete film—but given that PS-1 is packaged as a feature film lasting almost three hours, I think it’s only fair that we expect it to possess its own fulfilling end.

Perhaps the foremost pleasure of a Mani Ratnam film is in experiencing his wizardry over the medium. To use an endearing description often ascribed to Vandhiyathevan in PS-1 , a ‘maayakaaran’. You see plenty of examples in this film. The choreography and lighting in ‘Devaralan Aattam’—which, perhaps due to the location or all the backlighting, reminded me of ‘Veerapandi Kottaiyile’ from another Mani Ratnam film (it seemed like an enjoyable coincidence that an enemy king in this film is named Veera Pandiyan). How about that mythical entrance of Aditha Karikalan? Or how about that incredible pre-interval scene—a directorial masterclass really—that condenses grief and sleeplessness of years into a few minutes of dialogue? How about the monologous lament that gloriously segues into ‘Chola Chola’. Listening to this song ahead of the film’s release, you would be forgiven for expecting a track about heroism and machismo. Instead, we get one about pain and regret—and in a sense, some commentary about the cause of indiscriminate violence.

These are joys that sustain you through the less-effective portions—like the not-so-deep insight you get into many characters… yet, or the straightforward action. Even here, take one tempestuous battle as an example, which must have been quite a task to execute. While you are taking it in, it’s hard to forget you are watching a Mani Ratnam film. You notice that this isn’t a thousand men taking on another thousand men to bring an epic film to its conclusion. This is a battle much simpler in scale, and yet, much scarier to witness. For one character, in fact, it’s as much a psychological battle as it is physical. It is said that the most rousing battles are fought not on the outside but on the inside. By that account, PS-1 does present snapshots of many epic battles, with the promise of more in the second film. Consider me intrigued.

Film: Ponniyin Selvan 1

Director: Mani Ratnam

Cast: Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Jayaram

Rating: 4/5

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PONNIYIN SELVAN PART 1 MOVIE REVIEW CLICK TO RATE THE MOVIE

Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 is a film written by Mani Ratnam, Elango Kumaravel, B Jeyamohan and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is based on Kalki's magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan and has Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Vikram Prabhu, Sobhitha Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, Jayaram and others in the lead roles. PS is bankrolled by Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran under the banners Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions respectively.

Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) has just won a battle against the Rashtrakutas up north, and sends his friend Vanthiyathevan (Karthi) to deliver a message to his sister Princess Kundhavai (Trisha) and father Sundara Chozhan (Prakash Raj). The film follows the adventures of Vanthiyathevan, as he is assigned more duties by Kundhavai, and Arunmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi). Meanwhile, there's a conspiracy happening at Thanjavur involving the Chozha Throne and the chieftains headed by Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar (Sarathkumar) and his brother Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar (Parthiban).

Probably the most exciting element about Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 is the story itself. Upon watching the film, one might finally get the answer to the question why is Ponniyin Selvan one of the best selling novels in the country. Right from the word Go, there is a natural tension that is present in each scene, keeping us on the edge of our seats.

When we watch thriller movies, as audiences it is natural that we start solving the cases in our minds. Similarly, whenever a new character that appears on screen, we start looking at them with a sense of suspicion. Are they going to plot against the Chozhas or are they part of the same team. Such questions add on to the excitement.

While it's certainly difficult to execute a film on this scale, for a director like Mani Ratnam, who has a strong sense of aesthetics, conceiving the scenes and getting the job done from actors shouldn't have been a difficult task. This is because he is surrounded by a set of technicians who've proven their worth multiple times. He is aided by AR Rahman whose score and songs like Devaralan Aattam, Ponni Nadhi give you goosebumps multiple times.

The cinematography reflects the nature of the plot very well. Since the entire plot revolves around the fight for the throne, the kingdom of Chozhas is unstable. Ravi Varman's camera too doesn't stand at one place for most of the film. It keeps moving, and it's a bit unconventional as well because usually you expect some scenes to be shot while the camera is still. This innovation pays off well. Art Director Thota Tharani's work also deserves lot of praise, as he has put so much work into bringing the palace of Chozhas into life.

The film gets its casting on point with each actor fitting their character to the T, and they all emote so well. Vikram gets a meaty scene to showcase all his acting capabilities in the interval block, Jayam Ravi looks super perfect as Arunmozhi Varman, while Karthi is the one who carries the film throughout.

Aishwarya Rai as Nandhini is an apt cast and she has pulled off the role with negative shade convincingly well. Trisha gets a meaty role as Kundhavai and looks stunning in every frame in her career best role till date.

Even the junior artists' add so much value to the film. If at all there's something wrong with the film, the runtime could test the patience. Barring that the film gets almost everything right, is close to a perfect adaptation of the book. The wait for the Part 2 has already began with the surprise end twist.

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PS1 : "ட்ரெய்லர்ல வந்தது இந்த பாட்டு தானா..?" - தட்டி தூக்கிட்டு வந்த மணிரத்னம் & ARR .. நெகிழும் Fans

PS 1 : "‘நந்தினி’ ஐஸ்வர்யா ராயுடன் காதல் காட்சிகளில் நடிக்க தயக்கமா?".. 'பெரிய பழுவேட்டரையர்' சரத்.!

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Ponniyin Selvan 1 Movie Review

Article by Suman M Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 8:14 am, 30 September 2022 | Updated on 10:56 am, 1 October 2022

167 Mins   |   Action   |   30-09-2022

Cast - Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban

Director - Mani Ratnam

Producer - Mani Ratnam, Subaskaran Allirajah

Banner - Madras Talkies. Lyca Productions

Music - A. R. Rahman

Star filmmaker Mani Ratnam had been trying to make the movie Ponniyin Selvan for more than two decades. Finally, he could make it and release it this year. With a huge and popular star cast, Mani Ratnam made the movie in two parts. The movie is based on the book Ponniyin Selvan’ by Kalki Krishnamurthy. The first part of Ponniyin Selvan was released today. Here is the review.

What Is It About?

Adithya Karikaalan (Vikram), Arunkanimozhi aka Ponniyin Selvan (Jayam Ravi), and Kundhuvai (Trisha) are the heir of Emperor Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) of the Chola kingdom. While the plans are in work to make Adithya Karikalan the king of the kingdom due to Sundara Chola being ill, internal conspiracies, and the ploy from Pandian rebels take the front seat to stop it. Nandhini (Aishwarya Rai), the wife of treasurer Pedda Palivettarayudu (Sarath Kumar) plays a crucial role in internal politics while Kundhuvai is intelligent enough to barricade her. How does Adhithya Karikalan’s right-hand Vallavaraya Vandiyadevudu (Karthi) help the royal siblings and how the politics lead to the unexpected, is all about PS 1.

Performances

Ponniyin Selvan has got many popular stars in it. Vikram appears in one of the very important roles, Adithya Karikaalan. He lives in the role of the Chola prince. He appears in key scenes and he does his part very well.

Karthi occupies most part of PS 1 and he did exceptionally well in the role he was given. Karthi’s character has a bit of playfulness and wit, which he carried throughout the movie. Aishwarya Rai and Trisha look stunning in the royal attires. Their performances and confrontation episodes are good to watch. Aishwarya Rai’s character has layers in itself and she handled it with ease.

Jayam Ravi, Sarath Kumar, Parthiban, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Vikram Prabhu, Prabhu, and others appear in brief roles and they did fine.

Technicalities

PS 1 has got a great story enough to make one gripping movie. It has interesting twists and political tactics, but most of them appear ordinary due to the flat narrative. The screenplay could have been better.

There are some good visuals but the movie on whole is not a visual wonder. The war sequences are typical and there is no wow factor in that too.

The graphics work could have been better and it could have made It more appealing and grand. The Background music is good. The song Ponge Nadhi is also good, but there is some unsteadiness during the songs.

Karthi, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai & Trisha Story BGM

Thumbs Down

Flat narration No Highs Visual effects

Ponniyin Selvan is the story of the Chola kingdom that shows the conspiracies and ill-minded politics that happened for the throne, some 1000 years back. The story is very sound and it has the proper conflicts to make it more interesting.

First things first, one should have a basic idea of who’s who in the film. The voice-over, in the beginning, gives a little insight but the names and places having all the Tamil native names make it tough for the unversed to connect the dots. But being a political drama, Ponniyin Selvan should be having an interesting narrative with that much-needed fervor. The director here tells the story, but the mediocre screenplay makes it more than hard to establish the emotional connection between the characters.

With many characters and each one in different places, the story had to revolve around also showing the cunning ploys in respective episodes. The subplots in some of the episodes relating to Arulmozhi in Lanka could have been cut to simple and shorter scenes. Already with the bland narration, the prolonged scenes distance us more from the actual plot.

The twists in the tale could be more intense. Most of them were just shown while the characters speak about it, without the ‘highs’ or elevations that could have made some impact. PS 1 movie many a time reminds us of the Game Of Thrones, which also revolves around many places, kingdoms, and submerged politics. PS 1 has that potential, but the ecstasy one would feel in that series is missing here.

The audience would expect the least that Vallavaraya Vandiyadevudu (Karthi) takes the front seat and most of the story is driven from his vantage point in the first half. Nandhini’s (Aishwarya Rai) multi-faceted character raises curiosity and also hints that there is more mystery to it. Kundhuvai’s (Trisha) character also is powerful with interesting instincts, which again turn ordinary. With so many wonderful actors, PS 1 had a chance to get a proper connection of two or three main characters to the audience, which did not happen due to giving prominence to the base story alone.

Overall, PS 1 has got very strong content and a talented star cast, but the dull narrative and missing emotional connection with the characters do not make it a phenomenal watch. From names to places, history to nativity, PS 1 has fair chance to connect to the Tamil audience than to the Telugu audience. Having seen the films with large scale and grandeur, like RRR and Baahubali, Ponniyin Selvan might look normal to the Telugu audience. The openings of PS 1 are huge across the globe and it has to be seen how the movie advances at the box office.

Bottomline: Powerful Content – Sluggish Narrative

Rating: 2.5/5

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OUR RATING 2.5/5

What Is the Film About?

Vallavaraya (Karthi), upon the instruction of Aditha Karikalan (Vikram), starts his journey across the Chola Kingdom to find out about the conspiracy to kill the Chola heir. Who hatches the sinister plan and did Vallavaraya and others save Arunmozhi (Jayam Ravi) is the Ponniyin Selvan’s core plotline.

Performances

Vikram essaying the role of true warrior king Aditha Karikalan is terrific screen presence-wise. However, he has a smaller part in the movie and appears only intermittently. The actor does his role with intensity and ease as he usually does.

Karthi has a real meaty role in the movie. He is the one hogging the limelight from the start to almost the end. What’s more, it is a less serious and fun part that is easy to connect. His is perfect casting as Karthi naturally comes across as Vallavaraya. The body language and demeanour are there, and all he has to do is make the action believable. He does it with ease.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini is another crucial role in Ponniyin Selvan -1. Again, the action she is part of more than the run time drives the narrative at key moments. She does well in those moments. And not to forget, Aishwarya looks ethereal, elegance personification, as the queen.

And finally, Trisha has a weaker part compared to others. Still, she holds her own in whatever little that’s given. More than the presence and performance, which is fine, the lack of meat to the role in driving the proceedings is felt throughout.

Legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam directs Ponniyin Selvan -1. He has cited it as a dream project many times through the years and finally gets to make it. Ponniyin Selvan is based on the book of the same name by Kalki Krishnamurthy.

First thing first that one needs to understand is that Ponniyin Selvan is rooted in Tamil culture and nativity. The character names, places and dressing everything reflects that. It makes it miss the universal appeal of, say, the Bahubali movies or other such period or historical dramas.

One hopes to be engaged through the story and the politics and little twists and turns, which have a universal appeal. Luckily, the story here is intriguing, and it has enough meat to hold the attention.

However, the problem comes in Ponniyin Selvan -1 courtesy of its narration and writing. While the story intrigues, the scenes lack the impact that one expects. The writing gets the blame here, but also the directorial style of Mani Ratnam. It looks a little out of place for the historical context.

What happens as a result is a missing gripping narrative. One is never invested in the characters or the proceedings. The plot moves from one place to another and from one situation to another, but the sense of involvement is missing.

By the time one reaches the interval mark, it feels like watching an entire movie. It feels so long and tiring once the drama starts. The slow pace and lack of exciting action or drama is the culprit.

After a decent interval revealing a crucial flashback, the second half gets back to the way things were for the most part in the first half. They have content but lack the wow factor or engagement. In the age of Baahubali and Game Of Thrones (a visual spectacle or drama behemoth), when one offers none, the result is easily understood.

It is only towards the final half an hour that some energy is generated. It is more to do with the ending and the potential cliffhanger on cards. It works alright and sets things up for part two.

The real issue with Ponniyin Selvan -1 (in Telugu) is the lack of memorable characters. Despite so many actors and known faces, there is hardly anyone who makes the desired impression.

Overall, Ponniyin Selvan -1 sticks to the story and relies on it to carry through with no highs. A combination of tiring narrative and weak writing further mars its experience. If you have the right expectations, the epic is a decent watch at best; otherwise, its a snoozefest.

Performances by Others Actors Jayam Ravi is the third male lead in the movie playing the heir to the Chola Kingdom. He appears late in the story but is crucial to the rest of the proceedings. He is a bit stiff compared to other actors but is alright in action parts.

Ponniyin Selvan -1 is filled with artists. A notable name plays even a small side role. Sharath Kumar, Parthiban and Rahman stand out among the many supporting castes. They are antagonists and scheming guys. They do their parts adequately. Jayaram is okay. Tanikella Bharani’s dubbing feels a little odd initially for him but sets fine overall. Prakash Raj as an aged king, does his usual like a walk in the park. The rest of the cast is acceptable and does the necessary, even if there is not much to talk about.

Music and Other Departments?

The songs may not have worked in Telugu, but AR Rahman does enough to make up for it with the background score. It has an international appeal and, at the same time, keeps the Chola period in mind. The combination gives a unique appeal.

Technically the movie is superb with excellent cinematography. Ravi Varman’s lens gives a naturalism to the proceedings despite being a period film. The editing, too, is alright, considering the mammoth scale and cast involved. It could have easily turned into a mess. The visual effects are limited but well done. The opening war sequence involving ships is a prime example. The writing lost its impact in translation in Telugu.

Highlights?

Story Casting BGM

Boring Narrative Nativity Issues No Highs

Did I Enjoy It?

Yes, in parts

Will You Recommend It?

Yes, if you have lot of patience

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