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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” »
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” »
There can be few complaints for zealous fans of Kalki’s novel, as Mani Ratnam’s screenplay is tight and the performances are mostly spot-on, especially Vikram’s fabulous portrayal of Aditha Karikalan’s delusional love for Nandini There can be few complaints for zealous fans of Kalki’s novel, as Mani Ratnam’s screenplay is tight and the performances are … Read More “Why Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ doesn’t disappoint fans of Kalki’s novel” »
Advance booking for second week is also great, says producers’ association member Advance booking for second week is also great, says producers’ association member Ponniyin Selvan, Kalki Krishnamurthy’s five-part historical novel on the Chola dynasty, not only captivated generations of Tamil readers, it also cast a spell on Tamil filmmakers and actors, including MG Ramachandran, … Read More “Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan opens to positive reviews and packed cinema halls” »
Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a cinematic touch, thanks to some powerhouse performances from his all-star cast Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a … Read More “‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ movie review: Epic story gets Mani Ratnam’s royal treatment” »
Synopsis: The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Ponniyin Selvan and the emperor, Sundara Cholar in separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan’s … Read More “PS 1 Review | Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 Movie Review: Mani Ratnam’s spectacular adaptation of Ponniyin Selvan superbly captures the intrigue and thrills of Kalki’s novels” »
While books and movies are different media — oranges to apples — the ultimate aim is to engage the reader or audience, and give them a unique experience While books and movies are different media — oranges to apples — the ultimate aim is to engage the reader or audience, and give them a unique … Read More “Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ takes on the ‘book vs movie’ debate “ »
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