Ponniyin Selvan

The film marks the collaboration of some of the stalwarts of Indian cinema such as Mani Ratnam, AR Rahman, Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Varman, ...

However, the grandiosity and scale of the epic story made it a hurdle for many actors and film-makers who wanted to make it. Her character Nandini is believed to be the catalyst for the dramatic turn of events in the epic actioner. The actor who has already won legions of admirers for his acting chops is expected to win over the audience with his warrior act. Bachchan who is one of the original pan-India actresses will be seen collaborating with Ratnam for the fourth time. Along with the songs, those who have a penchant for background scores are definitely in for a treat. The novel commands a cult following even today, and several film-makers have attempted to bring it to celluloid. More interestingly, the former Miss World will be seen in the author-backed roles of Pazhuvoor Queen Nandini and Mandakini Devi. Chiyaan Vikram is one of the biggest and most widely known actors from the Tamil film industry. For ‘PS:1’, Rahman has kept the tunes in sync with the period and its dramatic plot line. Ratnam has been known for bringing beauty to the silver screen in its essence. As evident in the trailers and promos, ‘PS:1’ will be a grand feast for the eyes. With its mammoth scale and ensemble cast, ‘PS:1’ has generated considerable interest among moviegoers across the globe.

Kalki's source material of 'PS:1' is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a cinematic touch, thanks to some ...

[Mani Ratnam](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mani-ratnam-ponniyin-selvan-offered-huge-scope-to-me-as-a-filmmaker/article65949411.ece) has pulled off a subject that MGR and [Kamal Haasan dreamt of making](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ponniyin-selvan-audio-launch-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasans-camaraderie-steals-the-show/article65860770.ece), is no mean feat. Is he like Karthik ( Alaipayuthe) or Amarkant ( Dil Se...), the one getting his characters to be full of life and romance, akin to the way we felt when we were in love? Or, is he like Surya ( Thalapathi) or Velu Naicker ( Nayakan), people who have weighty choices and decisions to make? But what the audiences will follow — and probably marvel at — is the film's ability to take you into a world from many centuries ago. The source material is rich with myriad characters that undergo a rollercoaster of emotions, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a cinematic touch. In PS: 1, he has to deal with both in equal measure. The issue with an epic of this kind is that all characters, except the leads, get little prominence. His only connection to the story is being Aditha Karikalan's friend, but he is the primary gaze through which the film unfolds. [Kalki’s ](https://www.thehindu.com/books/kalki-krishnamurthy-his-life-and-times-more-than-just-a-biography/article65296015.ece)original, that is widely considered the greatest novel written in Tamil literature, will probably be championing their favorite characters among the leads, or waiting for their cherished sequences to unfold on screen. This story can unravel through many avenues, but writer Kalki — and filmmaker Mani Ratnam now — choose to narrate it through the eyes of Vanthiyathevan (Karthi). Vanthiyathevan is us, the audience, peering curiously into a film that packs in valour, greed, honesty and treachery in equal measure. There are quite a few contenders, the lead among them being his son Aditha Karikalan (Vikram).

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 ...

[Vikram](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/vikram)) with the task of delivering important messages to his father Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) and his sister Kundhavi (Trisha). 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. 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. Mani Ratnam relies more on drama to create the tension and it works to a large extent. [ Ponniyin Selvan I](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/ponniyin-selvan), 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. 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.

It is the first of two cinematic parts, which is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel Ponniyin Selvan. The film stars an ensemble cast of Vikram, Aishwarya ...

As they proved their acting prowess, bringing the character to life and making the audience feel every emotion with them. And with him is returning, the musical genius The conspiracies and the struggle for power between the main characters and those around them form the basis of this story. Along with it, you can not leave out the beautiful music scores that add up to the visuals and make it a wholesome experience. The plot of the film is about the power struggle during the Chola rule between ADs 900 and 950. The film is directed by Mani Ratnam, who co-wrote it with Elango Kumaravel and B.

Ponniyin Selvan: I Telugu Movie Review, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, ...

The camerawork by Ravi Varman is neat and he has shown the Cholas period very grandly through his lens. The climax fight sequence is one such important moment in the movie but it is heavily dragged for no reason and it lacks clarity too. Mani Ratnam is one of the great Indian directors who is known for his majestic movies. The fight sequence between Karthi and Jayam Ravi and the other action block in the second half is composed well and holds our attention. One more major drawback is the snail-paced narrative, which tests the patience of the audience. After Karthi, it is Jayam Ravi and Aishwarya Rai who get the key roles and more screen time. Aishwarya Rai’s character is very significant to the story and she aced it to perfection. The drama at key places in both the halves is interesting and creates a few engaging moments. The actor has given it all for the film and amuses the audience whenever he appears on the screen. What is the importance of Nandhini (Aishwarya Rai) in this story? He is the entertaining factor in this seriously driven period drama. Madhuranthakudu (Rehman) who is the actual heir and son of the Chola dynasty’s late king gets disappointed with this decision.

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.

Ponniyin Selvan I vs Vikram Vedha box office: While both films are targetting different demographics, current trends suggest that Mani Ratnam's historical ...

Across languages and regions, the film is currently expected to make around Rs 40 crore, which could increase to Rs 50 crore as the day progresses. The film is expected to make more than Rs 20 crore in Tamil Nadu alone. The film’s box office potential is also being impacted by the release of director Mani Ratnam’s historical epic [Ponniyin Selvan: I](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tracing-the-journey-of-ponniyin-selvan-mgr-kamal-haasan-mani-ratnam-8175332/), which is opening to sold-out shows in Tamil Nadu as we speak.

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 movie review: Mani Ratnam understands Kalki's novel is a mainstream page-turner, so he retains its flavour and neither intellectualises it ...

The next time when we see Karthi, he is in a boat in the ocean. He also understands that Ponniyin Selvan is itself a mainstream page-turner that panders to the audience. Another thing that is majorly in favour of the film is the effective performances. It’s one thing to make shots scream ‘grand’ and another to shoot the innate grandness of things. Another hero of the film has stood behind the camera. When Kundhavai sends Vanthiyathevan to Sri Lanka, the film takes a huge leap. Personally, I felt the most heroic moments went to Trisha as Kundhavai, and not for a second she fails to live upto them. The director has said earlier he was worried about the dialogues as he wanted them to be pure Tamil but not dramatic and archaic. Here’s how: the king is undergoing acupuncture treatment and the doctors are piercing his ‘back’ with needles as he speaks to the traitors. Like in the novel, Vallavarayan Vanthiyathevan steals the show effortlessly. The meeting of Nandini ( The war sequences, however, make PS 1 the most commercial film of Mani Ratnam’s career.

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.

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.

The film marks the collaboration of some of the stalwarts of Indian cinema such as Mani Ratnam, AR Rahman, Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Varman, ...

However, the grandiosity and scale of the epic story made it a hurdle for many actors and film-makers who wanted to make it. Her character Nandini is believed to be the catalyst for the dramatic turn of events in the epic actioner. The actor who has already won legions of admirers for his acting chops is expected to win over the audience with his warrior act. Bachchan who is one of the original pan-India actresses will be seen collaborating with Ratnam for the fourth time. Along with the songs, those who have a penchant for background scores are definitely in for a treat. The novel commands a cult following even today, and several film-makers have attempted to bring it to celluloid. More interestingly, the former Miss World will be seen in the author-backed roles of Pazhuvoor Queen Nandini and Mandakini Devi. Chiyaan Vikram is one of the biggest and most widely known actors from the Tamil film industry. For ‘PS:1’, Rahman has kept the tunes in sync with the period and its dramatic plot line. Ratnam has been known for bringing beauty to the silver screen in its essence. As evident in the trailers and promos, ‘PS:1’ will be a grand feast for the eyes. With its mammoth scale and ensemble cast, ‘PS:1’ has generated considerable interest among moviegoers across the globe.

Perhaps the foremost pleasure of a Mani Ratnam film is in experiencing his wizardry over the medium. We see plenty of evidence of this in Ponniyin Selvan 1.

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. Perhaps the foremost pleasure of a Mani Ratnam film is in experiencing his wizardry over the medium. 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. You notice that this isn’t a thousand men taking on another thousand men to bring an epic film to its conclusion. 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? 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. 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. It’s a world in which a lover has to wait for weeks to learn whether her words of affection have been delivered. It also doubles up as an example of why Mani Ratnam is a master at creating memorable, visual drama. He’s on point as ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, the dutiful prince who comes into the limelight later in the film.

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.