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Jayam Ravi in ’Ponniyin Selvan: 2′ The second part of Mani Ratnam’s ambitious Ponniyin Selvan The 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. Ponniyin Selvan: 1, which released in September 2022, … Read More “Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ to release on April 28, 2023” »
From ‘Vikram’ to ‘Ponniyin Selvan,’ it was a superb year for Tamil cinema. Photo Credit: Collage by Albert Francis J Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee Pray, what would we give to just go back to simpler times — of listening to music at Music World, shopping at Spencer’s Plaza or taking a stroll on a clean … Read More “The best Tamil movies of 2022: From ‘Vikram’ to ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’” »
Cycling Yogis members during a trip to Kumbakonam | Photo Credit: Madhan Sundar Ponniyin Selvan has raked in ₹500+ crores at the box office. It has also changed the lives of Jack, Ammu, Kalyani, Kannan, Chinna Rani and Periya Rani. They aren’t actors or part of the starcast. They are horses belonging to Mohan Naatamai, … Read More “On the ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ trail: Travellers explore Tamil Nadu in newer ways” »
Mani Ratnam’s film will be available to stream for all users of Amazon Prime Video from November 4 Mani Ratnam’s film will be available to stream for all users of Amazon Prime Video from November 4 After offering early access movie rentals of films like KGF: Chapter 2, 777 Charlie, Sarkaru Vaari Paata and Runway … Read More “‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ available for early rental on Amazon Prime at ₹129 from today onwards” »
The director of ‘Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum’ calls for more collaborations with writers The director of ‘Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum’ calls for more collaborations with writers The positive reception of Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (VTK) and Ponniyin Selvan I (PS I) has put two writers in the spotlight: the late Kalki Krishnamurthy, who wrote the Ponniyin … Read More “Filmmaker Vasanth S Sai hopes ‘Ponniyin Selvan I’ success will spur more literary adaptations in Tamil cinema” »
Tamil writer Kalki Krishnamurthy’s trailblazing historic novel Ponniyin Selvan, written in the fifties, has been adapted into a two-part movie by filmmaker Maniratnam. Ponniyin Selvan 1 or PS-1 has rekindled interest on the Chola dynasty, the ancient Tamil rulers, their contribution in South Indian history, the famous Thanjavur Big Temple, and Tamil culture. It was … Read More “Ponniyin Selvan | A book, a movie, and the mighty Cholas” »
Nivedita Koliyot had her dream come true when she got to work in the recent Tamil period movie Ponniyin Selvan: 1, It was watching another movie by Mani Ratnam – Iruvar, back when she was a student of fashion, that encouraged her to be a costume designer. Now, as an assistant costume designer associated with … Read More “Costumer from Kozhikode had her dream come true with Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1” »
Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how he attempted to give a contemporary treatment to a historical period drama Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how he attempted to give a contemporary treatment to a historical period drama Cinematographer Ravi Varman’s … Read More “Cinematographer Ravi Varman discusses the visual landscape of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’” »
‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ Hindi is off to a flying start at the box office. While the original Tamil epic is minting huge money, the dubbed Hindi version has also recorded a huge jump in collection. After earning around Rs 1.85 crore on the first day, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ Hindi recorded a growth of nearly 40 … Read More “‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ Hindi box office collection day 2: Mani Ratnam’s period drama records a huge jump | Hindi Movie News” »
Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Vikram Vedha’ clashed with South biggie ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ at the box office. While the former had a tough start, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ hit the jackpot. Recently, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ actor Jayam Ravi showered love on ‘Vikram Vedha’, which is a remake of a Tamil thriller, also helmed … Read More “‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ actor Jayam Ravi congratulates Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan for ‘Vikram Vedha’ success | Hindi Movie News” »
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