<p>Tamil actor Karthi has apologised to Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, over his comment on the Tirupati laddoo row. Pawan Kalyan had lashed out at Karthi over the latter's remark over the controversy around the temple prasad.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>What did Karthi say?</strong><br />
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On September 23, Karthi attended an event in Hyderabad during which the anchor showed a few memes, one of which was about laddoos. To which the actor reacted and said, "<em>Ippudu laddoo gurinchi maatladakodadu</em> (We should not talk about laddoo now), it's a sensitive topic <em>manakoddadi </em>(we don’t want)." The actor laughed off the matter of animal fat being used in the laddoos which did not go down well with many, including Pawan Kalyan.&nbsp;<br />
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Soon after, Pawan lashed out at the actor and said, "Don’t you dare say it is a sensitive issue or make jokes about the Tirupati Laddoo. I respect you as an actor, I urge everyone from the film fraternity to either support this fight or stay silent. I would request everyone to refrain from making unnecessary remarks."<br />
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On Tuesday, Karthi issued a public apology to Pawan Kalyan and wrote, "Dear @PawanKalyan&nbsp;sir, with deep respects to you, I apologize for any unintended misunderstanding caused. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I always hold our traditions dear. Best regards."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pawan Kalyan responded to Karthi apology post and said he understood that the <em>Ponniyin Selvan</em> star did not make the remark intentionally. The Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh wrote on X, "Dear&nbsp;@Karthi_Offl&nbsp;&nbsp;garu,&nbsp;I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you've shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees, and it’s essential for all of us to handle such topics with care."</p>

<p>"That said, I wanted to bring this to your notice with no intentions behind it, and I understand the situation was unintentional. Our responsibility as public figures is to foster unity and respect, especially regarding what we cherish most—our culture and spiritual values. Let's always strive to uplift these values while continuing to inspire through cinema."</p>

<p>"I would also like to express my admiration for you as a remarkable actor whose dedication and talent have consistently enriched our cinema."</p>

<p>"Wishing you, @Suriya_offl &nbsp;garu, #Jyotika garu, and the entire team at @2D_ENTPVTLTD &nbsp;a successful release of #Meiyazhagan / #SathyamSundaram. May it resonate with audience and bring joy to many (sic)."<br />
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Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan is observing an 11-day-long<em> prayaschitta diksha</em>, a purification ritual.&nbsp;<br />
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu previously accused the usage of substandard ingredients, including fish oil and beef tallow, in the ghee used to prepare Tirupati laddoo&nbsp;<em>prasadams</em> during Jagan Mohan Reddy's administration. Recent lab reports have confirmed the presence of animal fat in the laddoos which&nbsp;led to the cancellation of contracts with companies supplying ghee to the temple.</p>


Tamil actor Karthi has apologised to Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, over his comment on the Tirupati laddoo row. Pawan Kalyan had lashed out at Karthi over the latter's remark over the controversy around the temple prasad.

Tamil actor Karthi has apologised to Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh, over his comment on the Tirupati laddoo row. Pawan Kalyan had lashed out at Karthi over the latter's remark over the controversy around the temple prasad. What did Karthi say? On September 23, Karthi attended an event in Hyderabad during which the anchor showed a few memes, one of which was about laddoos. To which the actor reacted and said, "Ippudu laddoo gurinchi maatladakodadu (We should not talk about laddoo now), it's a sensitive topic manakoddadi (we don’t want)." The actor laughed off the matter of animal fat being used in the laddoos which did not go down well with many, including Pawan Kalyan. Soon after, Pawan lashed out at the actor and said, "Don’t you dare say it is a sensitive issue or make jokes about the Tirupati Laddoo. I respect you as an actor, I urge everyone from the film fraternity to either support this fight or stay silent. I would request everyone to refrain from making unnecessary remarks." On Tuesday, Karthi issued a public apology to Pawan Kalyan and wrote, "Dear @PawanKalyan sir, with deep respects to you, I apologize for any unintended misunderstanding caused. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I always hold our traditions dear. Best regards." Dear @PawanKalyan sir, with deep respects to you, I apologize for any unintended misunderstanding caused. As a humble devotee of Lord Venkateswara, I always hold our traditions dear. Best regards. — Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) September 24, 2024 × Pawan Kalyan responded to Karthi apology post and said he understood that the Ponniyin Selvan star did not make the remark intentionally. The Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh wrote on X, "Dear @Karthi_Offl garu, I sincerely appreciate your kind gesture and swift response, as well as the respect you've shown towards our shared traditions. Matters concerning our sacred institutions, like Tirupati and its revered laddus, carry deep emotional weight for millions of devotees, and it’s essential for all of us to handle such topics with care." "That said, I wanted to bring this to your notice with no intentions behind it, and I understand the situation was unintentional. Our responsibility as public figures is to foster unity and respect, especially regarding what we cherish most—our culture and spiritual values. Let's always strive to uplift these values while continuing to inspire through cinema." "I would also like to express my admiration for you as a remarkable actor whose dedication and talent have consistently enriched our cinema." "Wishing you, @Suriya_offl garu, #Jyotika garu, and the entire team at @2D_ENTPVTLTD a successful release of #Meiyazhagan / #SathyamSundaram. May it resonate with audience and bring joy to many (sic)." Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan is observing an 11-day-long prayaschitta diksha, a purification ritual. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu previously accused the usage of substandard ingredients, including fish oil and beef tallow, in the ghee used to prepare Tirupati laddoo prasadams during Jagan Mohan Reddy's administration. Recent lab reports have confirmed the presence of animal fat in the laddoos which led to the cancellation of contracts with companies supplying ghee to the temple.

Karthi apologises to Pawan Kalyan over his remarks on Tirupati Laddoo controversy 

<p>At the onset, Mani Ratnam's <em>Ponniyin Selvan</em> may appear to be about the Chola dynasty and its rivalry with the Pandyas, but at its core- the story is of love, loss, and redemption. The first part of the film ably established the plot with multiple characters in place and ended with a middling cliffhanger which did not really leave room for curiosity. Nevertheless, the second part of the film, <em>PS-2,</em> picks up from where <em>PS-1 </em>ended with the dynasty facing the ultimate test as the lives of their heirs are in danger thereby putting the future of the empire at stake.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Ratnam's film is expansive and exhaustive and with multiple characters and sub-plots, demands your attention from the first frame itself. The film opens with a detailed flashback of how Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) and Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) parted. In the present day, there is a crisis in the Chola kingdom as news of Arunmozhi Varman drowning in the sea spreads. Since his body has not been found, the Pandyas, the enemy camp, are not celebrating just yet.&nbsp;<br />
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Meanwhile, we are told that Nandini had a hand in Arunmozhi's disappearance and now she has the task to finish Aditha as well. &nbsp;The story also addresses the role of the Oomai Rani, the mysterious grey-haired woman, who has saved Arunmozhi at crucial points in life.<br />
<br />
Adapting a five-part expansive novel series by Kalki into two films is not easy and the detailing in terms of characterization is mind-boggling. Ratnam created a huge canvas with PS-1 and maintains the same momentum in the second part as well. It can be daunting and at times overwhelming, but the filmmaker's nuanced screenplay makes it gripping. The beauty of <em>Ponniyin Selvan</em>, though does not lie in its massive scale but in its moments. The little moments that the characters share with each other. Part 2 has a scene where the three siblings- Aditha, Arunmozhe and Kundavai share which truly is special. Then a scene featuring Kundavi mildly flirting and confessing to her feelings to a blindfolded Vallavaraiyan (Karthi), in a small patch of land in the middle of a river and the highly anticipated face-off between Aditha and Nandini which is the high point of the film.&nbsp;</p>

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Since the film's helmer is Mani Ratnam, the plot is performance-driven. While the story only allows limited screen time for each of the actors, it is in their respective scenes that these stars shine. Aishwarya as both the angsty Nandini and the serene Mandakini is pitch-perfect. She balances emotions well, someone who has been wronged, someone who has been living with hate inside her for a great part of her life and when she finally gets to meet her former lover, she falters. Vikram too complements Rai equally well in the face-off scene making it one of the best moments of the film. It's tragic yet one is hooked on watching the two lovers finding peace as they court death. Trisha and Karthi have limited screen time in the second part but equally, justify their roles. Jayam Ravi shines as the calm, just Arunmozhe and emotes through his eyes.&nbsp;<br />
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Apart from its visual grander (Ravi Varman's cinematography) and soulful music by Rahman, it is the screenplay of the film that makes Ponniyin Selvan 2 a worthy successor. It dives deep into the characters and explores the reasons that drove them to be what they are in the present day. An old hatred, regret, greed, responsibilities, guilt, love- so many emotions drive the characters of Ratnam's epic saga.&nbsp;</p>

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The film is detailed and long and feels stretched at some points. The narrative though comes together in the second half, near the climax with a great battle scene featuring Karthi and Jayam Ravi.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
<em>Ponniyin Selvan-2&nbsp;</em>works, despite its pace, the film is a fascinating watch for its great characters, detailed screenplay, and the scale, it's mounted on. Sure the <em>Baahubali-esque</em> frills are there, but Ratnam also boasts of a solid story - which is the ultimate winner of the show.&nbsp;</p>


At the onset, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan may appear to be about the Chola dynasty and its rivalry with the Pandyas, but at its core- the story is of love, loss, and redemption.

At the onset, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan may appear to be about the Chola dynasty and its rivalry with the Pandyas, but at its core- the story is of love, loss, and redemption. The first part of the film ably established the plot with multiple characters in place and ended with a middling cliffhanger which did not really leave room for curiosity. Nevertheless, the second part of the film, PS-2, picks up from where PS-1 ended with the dynasty facing the ultimate test as the lives of their heirs are in danger thereby putting the future of the empire at stake. Ratnam's film is expansive and exhaustive and with multiple characters and sub-plots, demands your attention from the first frame itself. The film opens with a detailed flashback of how Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) and Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan) parted. In the present day, there is a crisis in the Chola kingdom as news of Arunmozhi Varman drowning in the sea spreads. Since his body has not been found, the Pandyas, the enemy camp, are not celebrating just yet. Meanwhile, we are told that Nandini had a hand in Arunmozhi's disappearance and now she has the task to finish Aditha as well. The story also addresses the role of the Oomai Rani, the mysterious grey-haired woman, who has saved Arunmozhi at crucial points in life. Adapting a five-part expansive novel series by Kalki into two films is not easy and the detailing in terms of characterization is mind-boggling. Ratnam created a huge canvas with PS-1 and maintains the same momentum in the second part as well. It can be daunting and at times overwhelming, but the filmmaker's nuanced screenplay makes it gripping. The beauty of Ponniyin Selvan, though does not lie in its massive scale but in its moments. The little moments that the characters share with each other. Part 2 has a scene where the three siblings- Aditha, Arunmozhe and Kundavai share which truly is special. Then a scene featuring Kundavi mildly flirting and confessing to her feelings to a blindfolded Vallavaraiyan (Karthi), in a small patch of land in the middle of a river and the highly anticipated face-off between Aditha and Nandini which is the high point of the film. Since the film's helmer is Mani Ratnam, the plot is performance-driven. While the story only allows limited screen time for each of the actors, it is in their respective scenes that these stars shine. Aishwarya as both the angsty Nandini and the serene Mandakini is pitch-perfect. She balances emotions well, someone who has been wronged, someone who has been living with hate inside her for a great part of her life and when she finally gets to meet her former lover, she falters. Vikram too complements Rai equally well in the face-off scene making it one of the best moments of the film. It's tragic yet one is hooked on watching the two lovers finding peace as they court death. Trisha and Karthi have limited screen time in the second part but equally, justify their roles. Jayam Ravi shines as the calm, just Arunmozhe and emotes through his eyes. Apart from its visual grander (Ravi Varman's cinematography) and soulful music by Rahman, it is the screenplay of the film that makes Ponniyin Selvan 2 a worthy successor. It dives deep into the characters and explores the reasons that drove them to be what they are in the present day. An old hatred, regret, greed, responsibilities, guilt, love- so many emotions drive the characters of Ratnam's epic saga. The film is detailed and long and feels stretched at some points. The narrative though comes together in the second half, near the climax with a great battle scene featuring Karthi and Jayam Ravi. Ponniyin Selvan-2 works, despite its pace, the film is a fascinating watch for its great characters, detailed screenplay, and the scale, it's mounted on. Sure the Baahubali-esque frills are there, but Ratnam also boasts of a solid story - which is the ultimate winner of the show.

Ponniyin Selvan 2 review: Mani Ratnam weaves a fascinating tale of love, regret and redemption

<p>When Kalki Krishnamurthy wrote <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/all-about-ponniyin-selvan-the-book-series-on-which-mani-ratnams-film-is-based-520878">'Ponniyin Selvan'&nbsp;</a>back in 1950, it is said that he always expected it to become a movie. Attempts were made by the legendary Tamil actor MGR in 1958 and Kamal Haasan in the 1980s to bring the story to the big screen but it was not achieved for a variety of reasons. However, after decades of waiting, legendary director <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mani-ratnam-to-wion-ponniyin-selvan-1-was-difficult-to-adapt-holds-relevance-in-todays-time-519897">Mani Ratnam</a></strong> has finally realised the dream and the final product is something that stands apart in the era of “super-sized blockbusters”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A comet appears on the sky and it is hungry for royal blood. Reigning emperor Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) may not live long and battle of succession seems inevitable. While the elder son Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) is the next in line, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) is beloved among the people. Add to that a couple of contenders in Madurantakan (actor Rahman) as well as Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar (R Sarathkumar) and we have our very own 'Game of Thrones'.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KsH2LA8pCjo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ponniyin-selvan-sobhita-dhulipala-introduced-as-quick-witted-courteous-vanathi-512781">movie</a> largely benefits from having a source material which is considered to be one of the milestones in Tamil literature. While no protagonist gets massive screen time alone, it is the overall story which keeps the audience engaged. Comparisons with a movie like Bahubali is natural in this case but the loud bravado is mostly missing and is replaced with the study of human ambition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karthi plays the role of Aditha’s trusted lieutenant Vandiyathevan and it is through the eyes of this character that the audience is introduced to the world of 'Ponniyin Selvan'. The actor brings a certain mischief and playfulness to the character which instantly makes him a favourite among the audience. Vikram brings out an emotional side in the hot-tempered Aditha while Jayam Ravi takes some time but ultimately settles down well as the regal and much-loved Arunmozhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bY8XCUq0xWE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>

<p>While the men wage wars in the film, it is the women who are the strategists and politicians. Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), the wife of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar who has secrets from her past, and Princess Kundavai (Trisha) find themselves in a battle of wits which proves crucial for the future of the Chola empire. Aishwarya plays the complicated antagonist to perfection, and she will&nbsp;surely play a huge part in the sequel, but&nbsp;it is Trisha who shines thanks to the wit and confidence she brings to Kundavai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rest of the supporting cast also impresses with Jayram playing Vaishnavite priest Azhwarkadiyan Nambi (Jayram) and R Sarathkumar playing Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar deserving the most appreciation. Cinematographer Ravi Varman’s frames breathe life into the beauty and extravagance of the empire while also providing a unique insight into the battle scenes. Add to that AR Rahman’s engaging background music and songs and the audience are given a film which truly feels like a magnum opus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the story does cover most bases, there are some arcs that leave a bit more to be desired. The plot involving the Pandyans seems extremely one-tracked and in the world where epic films are expected to deliver “mass scenes”, 'Ponniyin Selvan'&nbsp;chooses to move at a comfortable pace. The VFX also adds more opulence to the film but the climax sequence fails to reach great heights.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At 167 minutes, the film takes its time to establish all the characters and their motivations in a way that makes the audience curious about the sequel. The elaborate sets and picturesque locations provide the perfect backdrop for the clash of kings, but it is ultimately human emotions that are laid bare on the screen. Right now, the job is only half done with 'Ponniyin Selvan II' releasing in 2023 but it can safely be said that Mani Ratnam’s latest does justice to Kalki Krishnamurthy’s epic. &nbsp;</p>


When Kalki Krishnamurthy wrote 'Ponniyin Selvan' back in 1950, it is said that he always expected it to become a movie. Attempts were made by the legendary Tamil actor MGR in 1958 and Kamal Haasan in the 1980s to bring the story to the big screen but it was not achieved for a variety of reasons.

When Kalki Krishnamurthy wrote 'Ponniyin Selvan' back in 1950, it is said that he always expected it to become a movie. Attempts were made by the legendary Tamil actor MGR in 1958 and Kamal Haasan in the 1980s to bring the story to the big screen but it was not achieved for a variety of reasons. However, after decades of waiting, legendary director Mani Ratnam has finally realised the dream and the final product is something that stands apart in the era of “super-sized blockbusters”. A comet appears on the sky and it is hungry for royal blood. Reigning emperor Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) may not live long and battle of succession seems inevitable. While the elder son Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) is the next in line, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) is beloved among the people. Add to that a couple of contenders in Madurantakan (actor Rahman) as well as Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar (R Sarathkumar) and we have our very own 'Game of Thrones'. The movie largely benefits from having a source material which is considered to be one of the milestones in Tamil literature. While no protagonist gets massive screen time alone, it is the overall story which keeps the audience engaged. Comparisons with a movie like Bahubali is natural in this case but the loud bravado is mostly missing and is replaced with the study of human ambition. Karthi plays the role of Aditha’s trusted lieutenant Vandiyathevan and it is through the eyes of this character that the audience is introduced to the world of 'Ponniyin Selvan'. The actor brings a certain mischief and playfulness to the character which instantly makes him a favourite among the audience. Vikram brings out an emotional side in the hot-tempered Aditha while Jayam Ravi takes some time but ultimately settles down well as the regal and much-loved Arunmozhi. While the men wage wars in the film, it is the women who are the strategists and politicians. Nandini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), the wife of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar who has secrets from her past, and Princess Kundavai (Trisha) find themselves in a battle of wits which proves crucial for the future of the Chola empire. Aishwarya plays the complicated antagonist to perfection, and she will surely play a huge part in the sequel, but it is Trisha who shines thanks to the wit and confidence she brings to Kundavai. The rest of the supporting cast also impresses with Jayram playing Vaishnavite priest Azhwarkadiyan Nambi (Jayram) and R Sarathkumar playing Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar deserving the most appreciation. Cinematographer Ravi Varman’s frames breathe life into the beauty and extravagance of the empire while also providing a unique insight into the battle scenes. Add to that AR Rahman’s engaging background music and songs and the audience are given a film which truly feels like a magnum opus. While the story does cover most bases, there are some arcs that leave a bit more to be desired. The plot involving the Pandyans seems extremely one-tracked and in the world where epic films are expected to deliver “mass scenes”, 'Ponniyin Selvan' chooses to move at a comfortable pace. The VFX also adds more opulence to the film but the climax sequence fails to reach great heights. At 167 minutes, the film takes its time to establish all the characters and their motivations in a way that makes the audience curious about the sequel. The elaborate sets and picturesque locations provide the perfect backdrop for the clash of kings, but it is ultimately human emotions that are laid bare on the screen. Right now, the job is only half done with 'Ponniyin Selvan II' releasing in 2023 but it can safely be said that Mani Ratnam’s latest does justice to Kalki Krishnamurthy’s epic.

'Ponniyin Selvan I' review: Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus mostly hits the right notes

<p>Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has weighed in on the north vs south debate. The actress is promoting her upcoming film, Mani Ratnam's 'Poonniyin Selvan' in various cities. On Monday, Aishwarya along with other cast members of the film spoke to the Delhi press.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Aishwarya said she believed the present time was the best time for the Indian film industry as the content of various languages is now 'accessible' to top people through various platforms and they know "our cinema nationally".<br />
<br />
The actress feels that it is an 'amazing time' to break away from the "typical way of looking at artists and cinema."<br />
"I think it’s a great time right now, where all these barriers (of North and South) have gone down. People know our cinema nationally. In fact, they are wanting to see the cinema from every part." The actress was speaking in reference to a question asked to her co-star Karthi, who is a well-known face in Tamil cinema and making his debut in Bollywood with PS-1.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Aishwarya stated that the audience needed to see actors unconventionally, beyond the boundaries of language or region. She added, “Everybody can view cinema for what it is, across India. So I think we need to kind of break away from this conventional way of thinking and help our viewers, our audiences, and our readers also to not slide into that typical way of viewing.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mani-ratnam-to-wion-ponniyin-selvan-1-was-difficult-to-adapt-holds-relevance-in-todays-time-519897">Mani Ratnam to WION: 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' was difficult to adapt; holds relevance in today's time</a><br />
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"Art has always been there, found the audience, and has been appreciated; so, have the artists. But avenues were limited. Today is a great time when it has become accessible to everybody. And proof of the pudding is in the eating, right? It is so evident that people are embracing and lapping up cinema from across the country," the actress further added.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Directed by Mani Ratnam, 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' is a period drama which is set in the Chola Kingdom in the 9th century. The film is a multi-starrer and features Chiyaan Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi, Sobhita Dhuliapala, Karthi and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead. The film is releasing in theatres on September 30.&nbsp;</p>


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has weighed in on the north vs south debate. The actress is promoting her upcoming film, Mani Ratnam's 'Poonniyin Selvan' in various cities.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has weighed in on the north vs south debate. The actress is promoting her upcoming film, Mani Ratnam's 'Poonniyin Selvan' in various cities. On Monday, Aishwarya along with other cast members of the film spoke to the Delhi press. Aishwarya said she believed the present time was the best time for the Indian film industry as the content of various languages is now 'accessible' to top people through various platforms and they know "our cinema nationally". The actress feels that it is an 'amazing time' to break away from the "typical way of looking at artists and cinema." "I think it’s a great time right now, where all these barriers (of North and South) have gone down. People know our cinema nationally. In fact, they are wanting to see the cinema from every part." The actress was speaking in reference to a question asked to her co-star Karthi, who is a well-known face in Tamil cinema and making his debut in Bollywood with PS-1. Aishwarya stated that the audience needed to see actors unconventionally, beyond the boundaries of language or region. She added, “Everybody can view cinema for what it is, across India. So I think we need to kind of break away from this conventional way of thinking and help our viewers, our audiences, and our readers also to not slide into that typical way of viewing.” Mani Ratnam to WION: 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' was difficult to adapt; holds relevance in today's time "Art has always been there, found the audience, and has been appreciated; so, have the artists. But avenues were limited. Today is a great time when it has become accessible to everybody. And proof of the pudding is in the eating, right? It is so evident that people are embracing and lapping up cinema from across the country," the actress further added. Directed by Mani Ratnam, 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' is a period drama which is set in the Chola Kingdom in the 9th century. The film is a multi-starrer and features Chiyaan Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi, Sobhita Dhuliapala, Karthi and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead. The film is releasing in theatres on September 30.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the north vs south debate: All barriers have gone down

<p>Mani Ratnam's latest 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' may be set thousands of years ago, but the legendary filmmaker says the film's emotions are inherent to human beings in every era and hence the film holds relevance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ratnam along with the film's cast including Chiyan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Sobhitha Dhuliapala were in New Delhi on Monday to promote the film. The magnum opus releases in theatres in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi on September 30. 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' also known as PS-1 is based on a five-part novel series of the same name. The series was published in 1955 and is considered a classic in Tamil literature.&nbsp;<br />
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"It is set a thousand years back, written 70 years back but it is totally relevant today," told Ratnam to WION at the press meet. "Whatever the film speaks about, remains relevant. That is why so many attempts have been made to make a film out of the books- in the 1960s, '70s, '80s, 1990s - it was relevant in all those periods," Ratnam added.&nbsp;<br />
The filmmaker added that human emotions remain the same - no matter the era the story is set in. "There are some elements which don't change. Human nature doesn't change, you know the struggle for power and growth, angst, desire, and jealousy doesn't change. All those are inherent to human nature," the maker added.</p>

<p>The story was written in the 1950s when society was largely different from what it is now. Did he have to tweak it to suit the taste of the audience in today's time?<br />
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"The beauty of the book is that it captures all these emotions. The soul and heart of the books are something that has stayed this long. It was difficult to adapt it because it was relevant for today or not. It is absolutely relevant. &nbsp;It was difficult to adapt it because it was written so beautifully," the filmmaker added.<br />
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The film's leading hero Vikram chimed in that he felt that the film's characters were bound by a common theme of love. "All the characters in the film are driven by love. Love for power, love for sibling, for husband- all kinds. But they are bound by the common theme of love- which is universal," the actor said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Actor Karthi added that the story, originally written by Kalki, transcends age groups. "My 9-year-old daughter has started reading the books and she is addicted."</p>

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<p>Set in the Chola Kingdom, the story of 'Pooniyin Selvan-1' is about power struggle for the throne. Ratnam revealed he had read the books when he was in school and had wanted to make a film around it when he started making films a few decades back. He even attempted to make one in the early 2000s but was not able to.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kalki's book series is considered a classic in Tamil literature and several filmmakers over the years have tried to make films around them but have remained unsuccessful.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ratnam said it was a task to translate a five-part book series into two-part films. There will be a second part of the film although no details on it have yet been shared by the makers.&nbsp;</p>

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Mani Ratnam's latest 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' may be set thousands of years ago, but the legendary filmmaker says the film's emotions are inherent to human beings in every era and hence the film holds relevance.

Mani Ratnam's latest 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' may be set thousands of years ago, but the legendary filmmaker says the film's emotions are inherent to human beings in every era and hence the film holds relevance. Ratnam along with the film's cast including Chiyan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Sobhitha Dhuliapala were in New Delhi on Monday to promote the film. The magnum opus releases in theatres in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi on September 30. 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' also known as PS-1 is based on a five-part novel series of the same name. The series was published in 1955 and is considered a classic in Tamil literature. "It is set a thousand years back, written 70 years back but it is totally relevant today," told Ratnam to WION at the press meet. "Whatever the film speaks about, remains relevant. That is why so many attempts have been made to make a film out of the books- in the 1960s, '70s, '80s, 1990s - it was relevant in all those periods," Ratnam added. The filmmaker added that human emotions remain the same - no matter the era the story is set in. "There are some elements which don't change. Human nature doesn't change, you know the struggle for power and growth, angst, desire, and jealousy doesn't change. All those are inherent to human nature," the maker added. The story was written in the 1950s when society was largely different from what it is now. Did he have to tweak it to suit the taste of the audience in today's time? "The beauty of the book is that it captures all these emotions. The soul and heart of the books are something that has stayed this long. It was difficult to adapt it because it was relevant for today or not. It is absolutely relevant. It was difficult to adapt it because it was written so beautifully," the filmmaker added. The film's leading hero Vikram chimed in that he felt that the film's characters were bound by a common theme of love. "All the characters in the film are driven by love. Love for power, love for sibling, for husband- all kinds. But they are bound by the common theme of love- which is universal," the actor said. Actor Karthi added that the story, originally written by Kalki, transcends age groups. "My 9-year-old daughter has started reading the books and she is addicted." Set in the Chola Kingdom, the story of 'Pooniyin Selvan-1' is about power struggle for the throne. Ratnam revealed he had read the books when he was in school and had wanted to make a film around it when he started making films a few decades back. He even attempted to make one in the early 2000s but was not able to. Kalki's book series is considered a classic in Tamil literature and several filmmakers over the years have tried to make films around them but have remained unsuccessful. Ratnam said it was a task to translate a five-part book series into two-part films. There will be a second part of the film although no details on it have yet been shared by the makers.

Mani Ratnam to WION: 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' was difficult to adapt; holds relevance in today's time

<p>'Ponniyin Selvan', is filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s most ambitious film to date in terms of its budget and scale. The movie&nbsp;has become one of the most highly anticipated films. The makers have been teasing the fans with new updates on the film's development. In a recent post shared by ‘Ponniyin Selvan', the makers have revealed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s look and character from the film, which has already gone viral on social media. The post shared by Lyca Productions shows Aishwarya bejewelled as she looked mesmerising in a red ensemble, donning open hair, a nose pin and a red <em>bindi.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>Looking at the post, we know that Aishwarya is playing the character of Nandini in the film, who is the Queen of Pazhuvoor. "Vengeance has a beautiful face! Meet Nandini, the Queen of Pazhuvoor. PS1 releasing in theatres on 30th September in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada," the post read. Madra Talkies, which is also financing the ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ franchise along with Lyca Productions, also shared the same post with the same caption.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Aishwarya in the poster appears to be a compassionate queen. However, looks can be deceptive. From what is known about the actor’s character, Nandini is the main antagonist of the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>About ‘Ponniyin Selvan’</strong></p>

<p>Set in the backdrop of the Chola empire, the movie has an impressive star cast including Aishwarya, Vikram, Karthi, Jayaram Ravi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita, Sarath Kumar, Parthiban, Lal and others. The film 'Ponniyin Selvan', touted as a period epic drama, is based on popular historical writer Kalki Krishnamurthy's novel ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ (The Son Of Ponni), which narrates the tale of Arulmozhi Varman, who eventually became Rajaraja Chola I.</p>

<p>The movie marks the fourth collaboration between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Mani Ratnam. They have earlier worked in the films like ‘Guru’ (2007), 'Raavanan’ (2010) and her big-screen debut film in 1997, ‘Iruvar’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mani-ratnams-ponniyin-selvan-starring-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-to-release-on-this-date-493862">Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to release on this date</a></p>

<p>Music was done by AR Rahman, while cinematography has been taken care of by Ravi Varman, and Thota Tharani was roped in for production design.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The makers of ‘Ponniyin Selvan'&nbsp;have begun the film’s promotions by releasing new posters. Earlier, actor Vikram and Karthi’s characters' looks for part one were unveiled. "The Prince without a kingdom, the spy, the swashbuckling adventurer...here comes Vanthiyathevan!", read the post that featured Karthi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The film will hit the cinemas on September 30.</p>

<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-drops-intense-first-poster-of-mani-ratnam%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98ponniyin-selvan%E2%80%99-399499">Aishwarya Rai Bachchan drops intense first poster of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’</a></p>


'Ponniyin Selvan', is filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s most ambitious film to date in terms of its budget and scale. The movie has become one of the most highly anticipated films.

'Ponniyin Selvan', is filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s most ambitious film to date in terms of its budget and scale. The movie has become one of the most highly anticipated films. The makers have been teasing the fans with new updates on the film's development. In a recent post shared by ‘Ponniyin Selvan', the makers have revealed Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s look and character from the film, which has already gone viral on social media. The post shared by Lyca Productions shows Aishwarya bejewelled as she looked mesmerising in a red ensemble, donning open hair, a nose pin and a red bindi. Looking at the post, we know that Aishwarya is playing the character of Nandini in the film, who is the Queen of Pazhuvoor. "Vengeance has a beautiful face! Meet Nandini, the Queen of Pazhuvoor. PS1 releasing in theatres on 30th September in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada," the post read. Madra Talkies, which is also financing the ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ franchise along with Lyca Productions, also shared the same post with the same caption. Vengeance has a beautiful face! Meet Nandini, the Queen of Pazhuvoor! #PS1 releasing in theatres on 30th September in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. 🗡@madrastalkies_ #ManiRatnam @arrahman pic.twitter.com/HUD6c2DHiv — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) July 6, 2022 × Aishwarya in the poster appears to be a compassionate queen. However, looks can be deceptive. From what is known about the actor’s character, Nandini is the main antagonist of the film. Vengeance has a beautiful face! Meet Nandini, the Queen of Pazhuvoor!#PS1 releasing in theatres on 30th September in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. 🗡@LycaProductions #ManiRatnam @arrahman pic.twitter.com/P4q5jdqHhI — Madras Talkies (@MadrasTalkies_) July 6, 2022 × About ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ Set in the backdrop of the Chola empire, the movie has an impressive star cast including Aishwarya, Vikram, Karthi, Jayaram Ravi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita, Sarath Kumar, Parthiban, Lal and others. The film 'Ponniyin Selvan', touted as a period epic drama, is based on popular historical writer Kalki Krishnamurthy's novel ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ (The Son Of Ponni), which narrates the tale of Arulmozhi Varman, who eventually became Rajaraja Chola I. The movie marks the fourth collaboration between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Mani Ratnam. They have earlier worked in the films like ‘Guru’ (2007), 'Raavanan’ (2010) and her big-screen debut film in 1997, ‘Iruvar’. Also Read: Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to release on this date Music was done by AR Rahman, while cinematography has been taken care of by Ravi Varman, and Thota Tharani was roped in for production design. The makers of ‘Ponniyin Selvan' have begun the film’s promotions by releasing new posters. Earlier, actor Vikram and Karthi’s characters' looks for part one were unveiled. "The Prince without a kingdom, the spy, the swashbuckling adventurer...here comes Vanthiyathevan!", read the post that featured Karthi. The Prince without a kingdom, the spy, the swashbuckling adventurer...here comes Vanthiyathevan! #PS1 🗡 @LycaProductions #ManiRatnam pic.twitter.com/Lrcnonb2B2 — Madras Talkies (@MadrasTalkies_) July 5, 2022 × Welcome the Chola Crown Prince! The Fierce Warrior. The Wild Tiger. Aditya Karikalan! #PS1 🗡 @LycaProductions #ManiRatnam pic.twitter.com/HJoUP4P6Ln — Madras Talkies (@MadrasTalkies_) July 4, 2022 × The film will hit the cinemas on September 30. Also Read: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan drops intense first poster of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’

'Ponniyin Selvan' poster: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks regal as Queen of Pazhuvoor in Mani Ratnam’s epic drama

<p>Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared the first look of Mani ratman’s upcoming, two-part period drama ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. For her role, Aishwarya will be sharing the scree space with South Indian star Karthi.&nbsp;</p>

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In the poster, a sword &amp; shield can be seen with a fire stripe piercing through the shield in the centre. Ash—as she is known in Bollywood—dropped the first poster on Instagram and captioned it as, “The Golden Era comes to Life Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan ?PS1.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the uninitiated, Ponniyin Selvan is a Tamil period drama co-written, directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. &nbsp;Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan have co-written the film with Mani Ratnam. The film's music will be composed by AR Rahman.&nbsp;</p>

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It is an adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy's historical period-based fiction novel by the same name.<br />
‘Ponniyin Selvan’ also features Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Jayaram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Trisha in lead roles, while Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in parallel roles.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared the first look of Mani ratman’s upcoming, two-part period drama ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. For her role, Aishwarya will be sharing the scree space with South Indian star Karthi.

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared the first look of Mani ratman’s upcoming, two-part period drama ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. For her role, Aishwarya will be sharing the scree space with South Indian star Karthi. In the poster, a sword & shield can be seen with a fire stripe piercing through the shield in the centre. Ash—as she is known in Bollywood—dropped the first poster on Instagram and captioned it as, “The Golden Era comes to Life Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan ?PS1.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) × For the uninitiated, Ponniyin Selvan is a Tamil period drama co-written, directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan have co-written the film with Mani Ratnam. The film's music will be composed by AR Rahman. It is an adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy's historical period-based fiction novel by the same name. ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ also features Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Jayaram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Trisha in lead roles, while Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in parallel roles.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan drops intense first poster of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’

<p>The International Indian Film Festival in Toronto (IIFFT) 2020 will feature several Indian films from Malayalam, Telugu film industries. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Kaithi’ starring karthi ad Naren will be screened on August 12.</p>

<p>The director tweeted the good news and wrote, &nbsp;"Glad to share this :) Big thanx to the entire team (sic)," with a thumbs up emoticon.</p>

<p>‘Kaithi’ was released alongside ‘Bigil’ on Diwali 2019.</p>

<p>Apart from ‘Kaithi[, Telugu film ‘Jersey’ and Malayalam film ‘Trance’ have also been selected for screening at the film festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The International Indian Film Festival Toronto will begin from August 9 and will go on till August 15.</p>


The International Indian Film Festival in Toronto (IIFFT) 2020 will feature several Indian films from Malayalam, Telugu film industries. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Kaithi’ starring karthi ad Naren will be screened on August 12.

The International Indian Film Festival in Toronto (IIFFT) 2020 will feature several Indian films from Malayalam, Telugu film industries. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s ‘Kaithi’ starring karthi ad Naren will be screened on August 12. The director tweeted the good news and wrote, "Glad to share this :) Big thanx to the entire team (sic)," with a thumbs up emoticon. ‘Kaithi’ was released alongside ‘Bigil’ on Diwali 2019. Apart from ‘Kaithi[, Telugu film ‘Jersey’ and Malayalam film ‘Trance’ have also been selected for screening at the film festival. The International Indian Film Festival Toronto will begin from August 9 and will go on till August 15.

'Kaithi', 'Jersey' and others to screen at International Indian Toronto Film Festival

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