Introduction to Ponniyin Selvan
Ponniyin Selvan: I (The Son of Ponni) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language epic historical action adventure film directed by Mani Ratnam, who co-wrote it with Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan. Produced by Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, it is the first of two cinematic parts based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel, Ponniyin Selvan.
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The film stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban and Lal. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman, with cinematography by Ravi Varman, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, and production design by Thota Tharani. Ponniyin Selvan: I dramatize the early life of Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014).
Ever since its publication, a film adaptation of Ponniyin Selvan had been explored by several Tamil filmmakers, including an attempt by M. G. Ramachandran in the late 1950s; however, it never materialized due to financial constraints. Decades later, Ratnam attempted to adapt the novel in the late-1980s and early-2010s but was unsuccessful. Calling it his “dream project”, Ratnam revived the effort in January 2019, after Lyca agreed to fund the film. Following several changes in cast and crew, production of Ponniyin Selvan began in December 2019 and concluded in September 2021, halting twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film was shot in various locations across India, with a few sequences in Thailand. It was originally intended to be a single film but was split into two parts.
Ponniyin Selvan: I was released in theatres worldwide on 30 September 2022 in standard and IMAX formats, where it received acclaim from film critics, who praised the direction, cast performances, musical score, visuals, and faithfulness to the novel. Breaking several box-office records, the film grossed more than ₹500 crores (US$63 million) and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022, the fourth-highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, and the 15th highest-grossing Indian film of all time. It received six nominations at the 16th Asian Film Awards, including Best Film.
Is Ponniyin Selvan trailer release date?
The trailer of Chiyaan Vikram’s Ponniyin Selvan was launched in Chennai, on September 6, 2022. The trailer has a voiceover by Kamal Haasan.
Is Ponniyin Selvan hit or flop?
Mind it, this film achieved such commercial success despite Mani Ratnam steering clear of all the cinematic elements that make a crowd-pleasing blockbuster
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Is Ponniyin Selvan movie is in 2 parts?
The second part of Mani Ratnam’s ambitious Ponniyin Selvan franchise will be released on April 28, 2023. The announcement was made earlier today, with the caption “Cholas Are Back’” on social media by production houses Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions.
Is Ponniyin Selvan a true story?
Ponniyin Selvan ( transl. The Son of Ponni) is a historical fiction novel by Indian author Kalki Krishnamurthy, written in Tamil. It was first serialized in the weekly editions of Kalki, a Tamil magazine, from 29 October 1950 to 16 May 1954 and later integrated into five volumes in 1955.
Cast Of Ponniyin Selvan: I and Trailer
All Cast Of Ponniyin Selvan 1
1. Vikram
As: Aditha Karikalan
Role: Eldest son of Sundara Chola
2. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
As: Nandini/ Mandakini Devi
Role: Pazhuvoor queen and wife of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar and Aditha
3. Sara Arjun
As: Young Nandini
- Date of Birth 18 June 2005 (Saturday)
- Age (as of 2021) 16 Years
- Birthplace Mumbai
- Zodiac sign Gemini
- Nationality Indian
- Hometown Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Awards, Honours, Achievements:
- Vijay Special Jury Best Child Artist for the Tamil film ‘Deiva Thirumagal’ (2011)
- Vijay Best Child Artist for the Tamil film ‘Saivam’ (2014)
4. Jayam Ravi
As: Arulmozhi Varman
Role: Youngest son of Sundara Chola
5. Karthi
As: Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan
6. Trisha Krishnan
As: Kundavai, also known as Ilaiya Piratti
Role: Chola princess and daughter of Emperor Sundara Chola
7. Aishwarya Lekshmi
As: Poonguzhali also known as Samuthirakumari
8. Sobhita Dhulipala
As: Vaanathi also known as Kodambalur Ilavarasi
Role: Kodumbalur princess and Arulmozhi’s love interest
9. Prabhu Ganesan
As: Periya Vellar Boothi Vikramakesari
Role: Vaanathi’s uncle
10. R. Sarathkumar
As: Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar
Role: The chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom
11. Vikram Prabhu
As: Parthibendra Pallavan
Role: Aditya Karikalan’s friend
12. Jayaram
As: Azhwarkadiyan Nambi alias Thirumalaiappan
Role: A Veera Vaishnavite spy
13. Prakash Raj
As: Sundara Chola alias Parantaka Chola II
Role: Aditya Karikalan’s father
14. Rahman
As: Madurantaka Uttama Chola
Role: Sembiyan Mahadevi’s Son
15. R. Parthiban
As: Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar
Role: The chief in charge of Thanjavur fort
16. Ashwin Kakumanu
As: Senthan Amudhan
Role: A flower seller
17. Aswin Rao
As: Kandhamaaran also known as Illaiya Sambuvaraiyan
Role: The prince of Kadamboor
18. Nizhalgal Ravi
As: Kadmabur Sambuvaraiyar
Role: The petty ruler of Kadamboor
19. M. P. Michael
As: Tirukoilur Malaiyaman alias Milaadudaiyar,
Role: Sundara Chola’s father-in-law
20. Vijayakumar
As: Vijayalaya Chola
21. Vidya Subramanian
As: Vanavan Mahadev
22. Jayachitra
As: Sembiyan Mahadevi aka Periya Piratti
Role: Gandaraditya’s Wife
23. Mohan Raman
As: Aniruddha Brahmarayar
24. Nassar
As: Veerapandiyan
25. Kishore Kumar G
As: Ravi Dasan
26. Riyaz Khan
As: Soman Sambhavan
27. Vinay Kumar
As: Parameswaran
28. Arjun Chidambaram
As: Varagunan
29. Nimmy Raphel
As: Rakkamaal
30. Vinodhini Vaidyanathan
As: Vasuki
Role: Maid of Nandini
31. Master Raghavan
Role: Pandya prince
32. Babu Antony
Role: Rashtrakuta king
33. Makarand Deshpande
Role: Chief Kaalamugar
34. Amzath Khan
Profession: Actor
Date of Birth: 22 September 1986 (Monday)
Age (as in 2020): 34 Years
Birthplace: Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac sign: Virgo
Nationality: Indian
Who is the main character in Ponniyin Selvan’s story?
Arulmozhivarman
Rajaraja I, also known as Ponniyin Selvan and Arulmozhivarman: The titular protagonist. The youngest son of Sundara Chola. He was raised in Pazhayarai by Periya Piratti and Ilaya Piratti. He was taught well by his sister and was sent to Sri Lanka at the age of 19 for battle.
