<p>Mani Ratnam's magnum-opus `Ponniyin Selvan 1` continues to shatter box office records. After the grand success of part one, the makers have&nbsp;begun working on the second installment of the film. As per Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh, they are planning to release the film in the summer of 2023.<br />
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The exact release date has not been revealed yet.&nbsp;<br />
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The makers are all set to begin the post-production work on the second part. Producers have revealed that they have shot both the parts together.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taran Adarsh tweeted:&nbsp;"`PS1` - `PS2` INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT... #ManiRatnam`s #PS1 is a BOXOFFICE MONSTER, rewriting record books in #TN [the #Hindi version is also faring well]... Now here`s some interesting info on both #PS1 and #PS2, shared by producers #LycaProductions to this writer... BOTH PARTS SHOT SIMULTANEOUSLY... #PS1 and #PS2 were *shot simultaneously*, unlike #Baahubali2 and #KGF2 that were shot much after the first parts were successful... This move [of shooting simultaneously] helped keep the cumulative costs of both #PS1 and #PS2 in check."</p>

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<p>''ARRIVES SUMMER 2023... #PS2 is targeting a *Summer 2023* release... The exact date will probably be locked in the<br />
next couple of weeks," he added.</p>

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<p>The film, which is an adaptation of author Kalki Krishnamurthy`s Tamil novel of the same name, has successfully shattered box office records and continues to rake in the big moolah worldwide.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film starring south star Vikram and Aishwarya Rai, has crossed the Rs 350 crore mark globally. It achieved a big milestone on the eighth day of its release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Not only this, the multi-starrer has also become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year with Rs 135.89 crore.<br />
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WION's review reads: "The movie largely benefits from having 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."<br />
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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;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ponniyin-selvan-i-review-mani-ratnams-magnum-opus-mostly-hits-the-right-notes-521393">&nbsp;Read full review here:&nbsp;</a></p>

<p><em>(With input from agencies)</em></p>


Mani Ratnam's magnum-opus `Ponniyin Selvan 1` continues to shatter box office records. After the grand success of part one, the makers have begun working on the second installment of the film.

Mani Ratnam's magnum-opus `Ponniyin Selvan 1` continues to shatter box office records. After the grand success of part one, the makers have begun working on the second installment of the film. As per Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh, they are planning to release the film in the summer of 2023. The exact release date has not been revealed yet. The makers are all set to begin the post-production work on the second part. Producers have revealed that they have shot both the parts together. Taran Adarsh tweeted: "`PS1` - `PS2` INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT... #ManiRatnam`s #PS1 is a BOXOFFICE MONSTER, rewriting record books in #TN [the #Hindi version is also faring well]... Now here`s some interesting info on both #PS1 and #PS2, shared by producers #LycaProductions to this writer... BOTH PARTS SHOT SIMULTANEOUSLY... #PS1 and #PS2 were *shot simultaneously*, unlike #Baahubali2 and #KGF2 that were shot much after the first parts were successful... This move [of shooting simultaneously] helped keep the cumulative costs of both #PS1 and #PS2 in check." #Xclusiv... 'PS1' - 'PS2' INTERESTING DEVELOPMENT... #ManiRatnam's #PS1 is a BOXOFFICE MONSTER, rewriting record books in #TN [the #Hindi version is also faring well]... Now here's some interesting info on both #PS1 and #PS2, shared by producers #LycaProductions to this writer... pic.twitter.com/KT0MY47TPd — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 9, 2022 × ''ARRIVES SUMMER 2023... #PS2 is targeting a *Summer 2023* release... The exact date will probably be locked in the next couple of weeks," he added. 🔥 'PS1' SATELLITE, DIGITAL WILL INCREASE FANDOM, HYPE 'PS2'... The producers are now evaluating the post-production schedule of #PS2... Going forward, the digital and satellite release of #PS1 will help increase the fandom, which, in turn, will create a solid ground for #PS2. — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 9, 2022 × The film, which is an adaptation of author Kalki Krishnamurthy`s Tamil novel of the same name, has successfully shattered box office records and continues to rake in the big moolah worldwide. The film starring south star Vikram and Aishwarya Rai, has crossed the Rs 350 crore mark globally. It achieved a big milestone on the eighth day of its release. Not only this, the multi-starrer has also become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year with Rs 135.89 crore. WION's review reads: "The movie largely benefits from having 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. Read full review here: (With input from agencies)

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan' part 2 to release in Summer 2023

<p>Director Mani Ratnam’s period drama, 'Ponniyin Selvan I' is enjoying a good run at the theatres. The film, which is made with a whopping budget of Rs 500 crores stars a gamut of stars, has successfully shattered all the box office records and continues to rake in the big moolah worldwide box office.&nbsp;<br />
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As per the box office reports, the film starring South star Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, has crossed the Rs 350 crore mark globally. The film achieved a big milestone on the eighth day of its release.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-finale-trailer-reveals-sauron-watch-523549" hreflang="en">'Rings of Power' finale trailer reveals Sauron. Watch</a></p>

<p>Not only this, but the multi-starrer has also become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year with Rs 135.89 crore. The film has surpassed Thalapathy Vijay's 'Beast'. The film has also become the fifth Tamil film to cross Rs 300 cr mark.&nbsp;<br />
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''#PS1 becomes the 5th Tamil movie to do 300 Crs at the WW Box office, after #Enthiran , #Kabali , #2Point0 and #Vikram,'' Ramesh Bala tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PS1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PS1</a> becomes the 5th Tamil movie to do 300 Crs at the WW Box office, after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Enthiran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Enthiran</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kabali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kabali</a> , <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2Point0?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2Point0</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikram?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Vikram</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoxOfficeIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoxOfficeIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/IbgvSasv4F">pic.twitter.com/IbgvSasv4F</a></p>
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<p>The pan-India film is earning tremendous numbers at the box office in all languages. Trade Analyst Manobala Vijayabalan has shared the numbers, ''#PonniyinSelvan TN Box Office Week 1 - ₹ 127.68 cr, Week 2, Day 1 - ₹ 8.21 cr Total - ₹ 135.89 cr #PonniyinSelvan1''<br />
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Talking about the Hindi belt, the film is earning numbers here as well. Taran Adarsh shared the numbers, ''#PS1 *#Hindi version* has fared well in Week 1... Excellent trending on weekdays... Should stay strong in Weekend 2... Fri 1.85 cr, Sat 2.50 cr, Sun 3.25 cr, Mon 1.40 cr, Tue 1.60 cr, &nbsp;Wed 2.55 cr [#Dussehra], Thu 1.10 cr. Total: ₹ 14.25 cr. #India biz. Nett BOC. ''<br />
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The film based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Kalki Krishnamoorthy follows the story of a Chola empire had an impressive star cast including &nbsp;Karthi, Jayaram Ravi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita, Lal and others. &nbsp;The Tamil period drama co-written, directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. Jeyamohan has co-written the film with Ratnam. AR Rahman composed the music for the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>WION's review reads: The movie largely benefits from having 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.<br />
<br />
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. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ponniyin-selvan-i-review-mani-ratnams-magnum-opus-mostly-hits-the-right-notes-521393">&nbsp;Read full review here:&nbsp;</a></p>


Director Mani Ratnam’s period drama, 'Ponniyin Selvan I' is enjoying a good run at the theatres. The film, which is made with a whopping budget of Rs 500 crores stars a gamut of stars, has successfully shattered all the box office records and continues to rake in the big moolah worldwide box office.

Director Mani Ratnam’s period drama, 'Ponniyin Selvan I' is enjoying a good run at the theatres. The film, which is made with a whopping budget of Rs 500 crores stars a gamut of stars, has successfully shattered all the box office records and continues to rake in the big moolah worldwide box office. As per the box office reports, the film starring South star Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, has crossed the Rs 350 crore mark globally. The film achieved a big milestone on the eighth day of its release. 'Rings of Power' finale trailer reveals Sauron. Watch Not only this, but the multi-starrer has also become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year with Rs 135.89 crore. The film has surpassed Thalapathy Vijay's 'Beast'. The film has also become the fifth Tamil film to cross Rs 300 cr mark. ''#PS1 becomes the 5th Tamil movie to do 300 Crs at the WW Box office, after #Enthiran , #Kabali , #2Point0 and #Vikram,'' Ramesh Bala tweeted. #PS1 becomes the 5th Tamil movie to do 300 Crs at the WW Box office, after #Enthiran , #Kabali , #2Point0 and #Vikram#BoxOfficeIndia pic.twitter.com/IbgvSasv4F — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) October 8, 2022 × The pan-India film is earning tremendous numbers at the box office in all languages. Trade Analyst Manobala Vijayabalan has shared the numbers, ''#PonniyinSelvan TN Box Office Week 1 - ₹ 127.68 cr, Week 2, Day 1 - ₹ 8.21 cr Total - ₹ 135.89 cr #PonniyinSelvan1'' Talking about the Hindi belt, the film is earning numbers here as well. Taran Adarsh shared the numbers, ''#PS1 *#Hindi version* has fared well in Week 1... Excellent trending on weekdays... Should stay strong in Weekend 2... Fri 1.85 cr, Sat 2.50 cr, Sun 3.25 cr, Mon 1.40 cr, Tue 1.60 cr, Wed 2.55 cr [#Dussehra], Thu 1.10 cr. Total: ₹ 14.25 cr. #India biz. Nett BOC. '' The film based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Kalki Krishnamoorthy follows the story of a Chola empire had an impressive star cast including Karthi, Jayaram Ravi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita, Lal and others. The Tamil period drama co-written, directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. Jeyamohan has co-written the film with Ratnam. AR Rahman composed the music for the film. #PS1 *#Hindi version* has fared well in Week 1... Excellent trending on weekdays... Should stay strong in Weekend 2... Fri 1.85 cr, Sat 2.50 cr, Sun 3.25 cr, Mon 1.40 cr, Tue 1.60 cr, Wed 2.55 cr [#Dussehra], Thu 1.10 cr. Total: ₹ 14.25 cr. #India biz. Nett BOC. pic.twitter.com/jF7SguknE5 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 7, 2022 × WION's review reads: The movie largely benefits from having 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. Read full review here:

'Ponniyin Selvan' box office: Mani Ratnam's film earns Rs 300 crore worldwide

<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 dir="ltr" lang="en">The Prince without a kingdom, the spy, the swashbuckling adventurer...here comes Vanthiyathevan! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PS1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PS1</a> 🗡 <a href="https://twitter.com/LycaProductions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LycaProductions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManiRatnam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManiRatnam</a> <a href="https://t.co/Lrcnonb2B2">pic.twitter.com/Lrcnonb2B2</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome the Chola Crown Prince! The Fierce Warrior. The Wild Tiger. Aditya Karikalan! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PS1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PS1</a> 🗡 <a href="https://twitter.com/LycaProductions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LycaProductions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ManiRatnam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ManiRatnam</a> <a href="https://t.co/HJoUP4P6Ln">pic.twitter.com/HJoUP4P6Ln</a></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>Mani Ratnam's upcoming magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ has been in making for years now. The multi-starrer picture starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Prakash Raj, and Vikram among others is all set to hit the big screens on September 30. The film which is based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Kalki Krishnamoorthy will release in two parts.<br />
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Revealing the release date on Saturday, the makers also dropped the motion poster of the film, reading, ''The Cholas are coming''&nbsp;<br />
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The caption reads, ''Look out! Brace yourself. Get ready for an adventure. &nbsp;The Cholas are coming! #PS1 🗡@madrastalkies_#ManiRatnam.''<br />
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The film marks the comeback of Aishwarya Rai to the silver screen. The film also marks the 48-year-old star's&nbsp;fourth collaboration with the ace-filmmaker Ratnam. The duo has worked together previously in 'Iruvar' (1997), 'Guru' (2007) and 'Raavanan' (2010).</p>

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<p>For the unversed, the film is a Tamil period drama co-written, directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. &nbsp;Elango Kumaravel and B.<br />
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Jeyamohan has co-written the film with Ratnam. AR Rahman composed the music for the film.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie also features Karthi, Jayaram and Trisha, Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi.&nbsp;</p>


Mani Ratnam's upcoming magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ has been in making for years now. The multi-starrer picture starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Prakash Raj, and Vikram among others is all set to hit the big screens on September 30.

Mani Ratnam's upcoming magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ has been in making for years now. The multi-starrer picture starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Prakash Raj, and Vikram among others is all set to hit the big screens on September 30. The film which is based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Kalki Krishnamoorthy will release in two parts. Revealing the release date on Saturday, the makers also dropped the motion poster of the film, reading, ''The Cholas are coming'' The caption reads, ''Look out! Brace yourself. Get ready for an adventure. The Cholas are coming! #PS1 🗡@madrastalkies_#ManiRatnam.'' The film marks the comeback of Aishwarya Rai to the silver screen. The film also marks the 48-year-old star's fourth collaboration with the ace-filmmaker Ratnam. The duo has worked together previously in 'Iruvar' (1997), 'Guru' (2007) and 'Raavanan' (2010). Look out! Brace yourself. Get ready for an adventure. The Cholas are coming! #PS1 🗡@madrastalkies_ #ManiRatnam pic.twitter.com/wdB0vc8oxQ — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) July 2, 2022 × For the unversed, the film is a Tamil period drama co-written, directed and co-produced by Mani Ratnam. Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan has co-written the film with Ratnam. AR Rahman composed the music for the film. The movie also features Karthi, Jayaram and Trisha, Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi.

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to release on this date

<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’

Celebrating Mani Ratnam and his brilliance in cinema as he turns a year older

<p>Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has finally said yes to a film and its with none other than ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam. On reuniting with the man she considers her ‘guru’, Aishwarya said that it was a no-brainer for her.</p>

<p>The film is called ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s novel of the same name. The beautiful actress will play a double role in the Tamil epic, which will mark her fourth film with Ratnam after ‘Iruvar’, ‘Guru’ and ‘Raavan’ (in Tamil and Hindi).</p>

<p>At an event recently, Aishwarya revealed details about her film as she said, “It is definitely an experience I’m looking forward to for multiple reasons. Mani is my guru and he is one of the most amazing and brilliant directors of our country. I’ve had the honour, privilege and joy of working with him right in the beginning of my career and several times later. It’s an easy yes to work with that kind of cinematic brilliance.”</p>

<p>Meanwhile at the trailer launch event of the upcoming ‘Maleficent’ film, in which Aishwarya dubs for the titular character in Hindi, she said, “When you watch and listen to the character of Maleficent, even Angelina has played her in a slightly theatrical manner. There is a theatrical manner in which she says her lines, because of her physicality, the way she’s created the character, that makes her speak a certain way. First day we did it like a match, almost the way she had done it and then we revisited some scenes to tweak it and change it.</p>

<p>“So the entire exercise was very interesting and new. It’s a classic story and has classic emotions which are addressed in the drama of it. So the lines can be written that way and you can play it out in the typical way Indians emote and yet you’ve to find the balance between the way you say lines the way Maleficent would in a scenario. It was creatively enriching,” Aishwarya said.</p>


Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has finally said yes to a film and its with none other than ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam. On reuniting with the man she considers her ‘guru’, Aishwarya said that it was a no-brainer for her.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has finally said yes to a film and its with none other than ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam. On reuniting with the man she considers her ‘guru’, Aishwarya said that it was a no-brainer for her. The film is called ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s novel of the same name. The beautiful actress will play a double role in the Tamil epic, which will mark her fourth film with Ratnam after ‘Iruvar’, ‘Guru’ and ‘Raavan’ (in Tamil and Hindi). At an event recently, Aishwarya revealed details about her film as she said, “It is definitely an experience I’m looking forward to for multiple reasons. Mani is my guru and he is one of the most amazing and brilliant directors of our country. I’ve had the honour, privilege and joy of working with him right in the beginning of my career and several times later. It’s an easy yes to work with that kind of cinematic brilliance.” Meanwhile at the trailer launch event of the upcoming ‘Maleficent’ film, in which Aishwarya dubs for the titular character in Hindi, she said, “When you watch and listen to the character of Maleficent, even Angelina has played her in a slightly theatrical manner. There is a theatrical manner in which she says her lines, because of her physicality, the way she’s created the character, that makes her speak a certain way. First day we did it like a match, almost the way she had done it and then we revisited some scenes to tweak it and change it. “So the entire exercise was very interesting and new. It’s a classic story and has classic emotions which are addressed in the drama of it. So the lines can be written that way and you can play it out in the typical way Indians emote and yet you’ve to find the balance between the way you say lines the way Maleficent would in a scenario. It was creatively enriching,” Aishwarya said.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on working with Mani Ratnam: It’s an easy yes to work with that kind of cinematic brilliance

<p>Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam has not been keeping well for some time now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier today, the filmmaker was rushed to a hospital after he complained of cardiac issues. He is currently in Chennai’s Apollo Hospital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports suggest that he complained of chest pain following which he was rushed to the nearby hospital.&nbsp;News of his hospitalisation was first announced on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The first time Mani complained of a similar problem was when he was filming ‘Yuva’ in 2014 with Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The filmmaker is known for giving major hits including ‘Bombay’, ‘Dil Se’, ‘Raavan’, ‘Roja’, ‘Ok Jaanu’ and ‘Guru’ among many others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reportedly he is currently in talks with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on a period film ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. It is said that ‘Baahubali’ actress Anushka Shetty has also been approached for a pivotal role in the film. Talking about the news of her confirmation for the film, Aishwarya said, “What I will commit to is because even though Mani (Ratnam) hasn't formally announced it himself but the word is out. So yes, I will commit to the fact that yes, I am working with him. I won't say I agreed...I will always be more than thrilled, excited, overwhelmed, humbled and just happy to work with my guru, Mani.”</p>


Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam has not been keeping well for some time now. Earlier today, the filmmaker was rushed to a hospital after he complained of cardiac issues.

Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam has not been keeping well for some time now. Earlier today, the filmmaker was rushed to a hospital after he complained of cardiac issues. He is currently in Chennai’s Apollo Hospital. Reports suggest that he complained of chest pain following which he was rushed to the nearby hospital. News of his hospitalisation was first announced on Twitter. Director #ManiRatnam admitted to Greams Road Apollo hospital due to cardiac problems. pic.twitter.com/YnnIH6PHpI — Lokesh (@LokeshJey) June 16, 2019 × The first time Mani complained of a similar problem was when he was filming ‘Yuva’ in 2014 with Kareena Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan. The filmmaker is known for giving major hits including ‘Bombay’, ‘Dil Se’, ‘Raavan’, ‘Roja’, ‘Ok Jaanu’ and ‘Guru’ among many others. Reportedly he is currently in talks with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on a period film ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. It is said that ‘Baahubali’ actress Anushka Shetty has also been approached for a pivotal role in the film. Talking about the news of her confirmation for the film, Aishwarya said, “What I will commit to is because even though Mani (Ratnam) hasn't formally announced it himself but the word is out. So yes, I will commit to the fact that yes, I am working with him. I won't say I agreed...I will always be more than thrilled, excited, overwhelmed, humbled and just happy to work with my guru, Mani.”

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam admitted to hospital amid news of cardiac-related issue

<p>In a shocking update, ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam was threatened with a bomb scare as the Abhiramapuram police in Chennai confirmed the news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police are currently trying to trace an anonymous caller who threatened Mani that a bomb would explode at his house if certain portions from his next film titled ‘Chekka Chivandha Vaanam’ are not deleted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The call was reportedly received at the director’s office.</p>

<p>After the call was received, Mani and team lodged a complaint with the police who searched his office and house with bomb squad for explosives as a precautionary measure.</p>

<p>Mani has a house in Alwarpet in central Chennai region.&nbsp;</p>


In a shocking update, ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam was threatened with a bomb scare as the Abhiramapuram police in Chennai confirmed the news. The police are currently trying to trace an anonymous caller who threatened Mani that a bomb would explode at his house if certain portions from his next film titled ‘Chekka Chivandha Vaanam’ are not deleted.

In a shocking update, ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam was threatened with a bomb scare as the Abhiramapuram police in Chennai confirmed the news. The police are currently trying to trace an anonymous caller who threatened Mani that a bomb would explode at his house if certain portions from his next film titled ‘Chekka Chivandha Vaanam’ are not deleted. The call was reportedly received at the director’s office. After the call was received, Mani and team lodged a complaint with the police who searched his office and house with bomb squad for explosives as a precautionary measure. Mani has a house in Alwarpet in central Chennai region.

Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam receives bomb threat over new film 