Ponniyin Selvan

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Ponniyin Selvan 1 release and review LIVE UPDATES: Mani ... (The Indian Express)

Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review live: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus is all set to release in theatres this Friday. The film stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, ...

It’s very rare that you want them to excel in what they’re doing and want to keep up with that.” Praising Karthi and Jayam Ravi, he said, “Karthi carries the whole film on his shoulder. [Ponniyin Selvan](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/ponniyin-selvan-box-office-prediction-mani-ratnam-epic-set-for-an-earth-shattering-opening-8177768/) is based on the novel of the same name by Kalki Krishnamurthy, which was first published in 1955. [Ponniyin Selvan 1](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/check-out-this-spoiler-free-guide-to-ponniyin-selvan-novel-before-watching-mani-ratnams-film-adaptation-8173832/) releases in theatres on Friday.

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Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: 1' takes on the 'book vs movie ... (The Hindu)

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.

Alfred Cuaron’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was truly a work of art that was equal to or even better than the book itself; no mean feat to pull a better one off J.K. No doubt in this avatar, the film becomes its own work of art — aligned to — but not encumbered by the book it is based on. Either in terms of plots, characterisations, tweaks varying the pacing, or backstories, there is an effort to ensure that the medium is exploited entirely by the message, and perhaps, vice versa. That’s what film makers and even authors aim at, ultimately; dropping a hook to draw their audience in, holding them in awe or enchantment, rapture or shock, and allowing them to feel the catharsis that art offers. and if you are not happy, there is always the book to go back home to. Not that the kernel of film — as a medium by itself — does not hold within it immense possibilities; particularly of spectacle, offering the ability to see, rather than just imagine, it does. While a couple of attempts were made in the past to render the epic on screen — [notably by MGR](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mgr-wanted-to-make-ponniyin-selvan-with-kamal-haasan-and-sridevi/article30673309.ece) — none worked out until [Mani Ratnam picked up the gauntlet](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ponniyin-selvan-audio-launch-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasans-camaraderie-steals-the-show/article65860770.ece). [the author’s seductive narrative style](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/the-real-and-fiction-in-ponniyin-selvan/article65838424.ece), the cliffhangers, the twists in plot, and the intrigue served perfectly to whet the appetite of its first readers. After all, as Paulo Coelho said, “ A book is a movie running in the mind of the reader”. What a movie does is to flesh that out without leaving much to the imagination, readers find. That happens to be just what Mani Ratnam is recommending too. The novel dwells extensively on the conspiracy to assassinate the crown princes of Sundara Cholan, the events that followed, and the eventual succession of the second son Arulmozhi Varman, who was to achieve everlasting fame as Raja Raja Chola 1.

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Ponniyin Selvan Twitter Review : పొన్నియన్ సెల్వన్ ట్విట్టర్ రివ్యూ ... (News18 తెలుగు)

Ponniyin Selvan Twitter Review : పొన్నియన్ సెల్వన్ ట్విట్టర్ రివ్యూ... సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే.. Mani Ratnam vikram ...

ఇక ఈ సినిమా(Ponniyin Selvan - 1)కు తమిళంలో కమల్ తోను .. త్రిష (Trisha).. కార్తి (Karthi) .. ఐశ్వర్య రాయ్ (Aishwarya Rai) .. అయితే ఈ సినిమా ఎక్కువగా తమిళ వారికి నచ్చే అవకాశం.. — ???? జయం రవి (Jayam Ravi) .. 2 కోట్ల బిజినెస్ చేసింది. ఈ సినిమాను (Ponniyin Selvan - 1) తెరకెక్కించడం తన లైఫ్ టైమ్ డ్రీమ్ అంటూ మణిరత్నం ప్రకటించారు. కల్కి కృష్ణమూర్తి రాసిన పొన్నియన్ సెల్వన్ (Ponniyin Selvan - 1) నవల ఆధారంగా మణిరత్నం ఈ సినిమాను తెరకెక్కించారు. One Word - BLOCKBUSTER ???? ప్రముఖ తమిళ దర్శకుడు మణిరత్నం ఎంతో ప్రతిష్టాత్మకంగా తెరకెక్కిస్తోన్న హిస్టారికల్ మూవీ పొన్నియన్ సెల్వన్ (Ponniyin Selvan - 1).

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Mani Ratnam: 'పొన్నియిన్ సెల్వన్ 1' ట్విట్టర్ రివ్యూ.. ఆడియెన్స్ ... (Samayam Telugu)

Mani Ratnam: 'పొన్నియిన్ సెల్వన్ 1' ట్విట్టర్ రివ్యూ.. ఆడియెన్స్ రెస్పాన్స్ ఇదే. Authored by Thummala ...

స్టోరిలో మెస్మరైజ్ అయ్యేలా చేస్తున్నాయి. అన్ని ప్రేక్షకులను మెస్మరైజ్ చేయటమే కాదు.. మణిరత్నం డ్రీమ్ ప్రాజెక్ట్గా ‘పొన్నియిన్ సెల్వన్’ రూపొందిందని, హాలీవుడ్ స్థాయిలో పిక్చరైజేషన్ ఉందని కొందరు నెటిజన్స్ సినిమాపై స్పందిస్తున్నారు.

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Why Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan-1 may not do a Baahubali at ... (Business Today)

Muted marketing and promotions in Hindi may dampen the Tamil's film's chances of joining the south's recent pan-Indian superhit brigade, say experts.

Tamil languages films were conspicuous in their absence in the recent southern tsunami which wreaked havoc on Bollywood’s box office fortunes. PEN Studios is the only one doing it for Hindi PS-1 and without the might of bigger distributors, PS-I cannot match them,” says Pillai The Hindi-dubbed versions of Pushpa, RRR and KGF: Chapter 2 made Rs 106 crore, Rs 265 crore and Rs 435 crore in net collections, respectively, according to Sacnilk. “Tamil version is a sure shot super-duper blockbuster, but in Hindi if it does Rs 10-20 crore lifetime business, it will be a hit,” says trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai. Ticket booking portal BookMyShow shows tickets easily available for the opening weekend in cities like Delhi and Mumbai for both the Tamil and Hindi versions in 2D and IMAX formats. The first part is expected to make an opening-day collection of Rs 25 crore in India, with Hindi alone accounting for Rs 3.75 crore-Rs 5 crore, going by Elara Capital estimates.

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Ponniyin Selvan I box office prediction: Mani Ratnam film set for ... (Hindustan Times)

Ponniyin Selvan I box office day one prediction: Going by advance booking numbers and early trends, trade sources indicate a massive ₹50-60 crore first day ...

Ponniyin Selvan I is the first of a two-part historical drama set in the Chola Empire. The novel’s popularity in Tamil-speaking masses is also a contributing factor around the anticipation and hype for the film. In addition, the overseas advance booking numbers of the film are reported to be around $1.3 million ( ₹10 crore) as well. The early reactions from critics, trade analysts, and audiences to the film have been overwhelmingly positive, which means that word of mouth will be strong. That gives Ponniyin Selvan I a first-day worldwide gross of ₹50-60 crore, which will be the highest for any Tamil film this year. As per trade sources, Ponniyin Selvan I had advance booking sales of almost ₹17 crore for Friday.

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Review: Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan I is an unapologetic ... (YourStory.com)

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan I has a star-studded cast that understands the weight of translating Kalki Krishnamurthy's masterpiece on the silver screen ...

Whether you are a fan of Kalki’s epic novel or not, Ponniyin Selvan I is a must-watch for the plot and the music alone. Of course, there are differences between the book and the movie but that was to be expected. At the core, the movie remains true to the soul of Kalki’s books—a top-notch narrative, which is propelled forward by compelling performances. The background score is urgent and coaxing, setting the pace of the story. From the grand journey that is PonniNadhi to the lyrical beauty of Chola Chola (shoutout to Ilango Krishnan) and the eerie melody of Alaikadal, the album is a masterpiece in itself. However, it is evident that without VFX, a movie of this scale and grandeur would have been very difficult to execute for the sheer cost alone.

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Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review and release LIVE updates: Mani ... (Times of India)

Directed by Mani Ratnam, 'Ponniyin Selvan' is a historic epic drama adapted from the novel. The story revolves around the rise of Chola Empire. Starr.

Taking to Twitter, movie audience state that the screenplay of the story has hooked everyone to the screen without batting an eye and that one even forgets that the film is three hours long. As everybody knows, the magnum opus of Mani Ratnam, 'Ponniyin Selvan' is an adaptation of the novel written by Kalki on the historic fictional royal drama. Now, that the movie has been released, reportedly, people who have read the book said that the movie is extraordinary. Over the years, Bollywood has been making films of Mughal or the kings from history and Tollywood had joined the list with 'Baahubali'. Directed by Mani Ratnam, 'Ponniyin Selvan' is a historic epic drama adapted from the novel. The story revolves around the rise of Chola Empire.

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Ponniyin selvan Release: பொன்னியின் செல்வன் படம் ... (News18 தமிழ்)

'படம் எப்படி இருக்கு..' ரசிகர்களிடம் ரிவியூ கேட்ட நடிகர் விக்ரம்!

மேலும், தான் வந்த குதிரை பொன்னியின் செல்வன் படத்தில் விக்ரம் பயன்படுத்திய குதிரை என்றும் அந்த குதிரை வாடகைக்காக செயினை அடமானம் வைத்தாகவும் தெரிவித்துள்ளார். பின்னர் செய்தியாளர்களை சந்தித்த அவர், படம் சிறப்பாக இருப்பதாக தெரிவித்தார். ‛கார்ல வந்தா தானே உடைப்பீங்க...’ வாடகை குதிரையில் வந்து ரிவ்யூ சொன்ன கூல் சுரேஷ்!

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Ponniyin Selvan-1: रिलीज से पहले ही फिल्म ने कमाए करोड़ों, बिगेस्ट ... (ABP News)

Ponniyin Selvan Pre Release Collection: ऐश्वर्या राय की फिल्म पोन्नियन सेल्वन -1 30 सितंबर को रिलीज होगी.

फिल्म को लेकर हिंदी वर्जन में क्रेज होने की यह एक अहम वजह भी है. वैसे इस फिल्म ने अपनी रिलीज से पहले ही कमाल दिखाना शुरू कर दिया है. बता दें कि हिंदी भाषा में फिल्म ने अब तक 18 से 20 लाख का ही योगदान दिया है. रिलीज से पहले ही फिल्म ने काफी कलेक्शन कर लिया है. मणिरत्नम (Mani Ratnam) की फिल्म पोन्नियि सेलवन (Ponniyin Selvan-1) सिनेमाघरों में रिलीज के लिए तैयार है. वहीं जैसे जैसे फिल्म की रिलीज करीब आ रही है, इसकी एडवांस बुकिंग भी अपनी रफतार पकड़ती दिख रही है.

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Ponniyin Selvan 1 review: Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi shine brighter ... (Onmanorama)

Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan' is based on the historical fiction novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy.ponniyin selvan. movie review. vikram. jayam ravi.

The role is safe in his hands though Ravi overshadows him towards the end of the film. Karthi plays Vallavarayan Vanthiyathevan, a witty and charming messenger-warrior who turns out to be the link between the rest of the characters. Vikram’s Karikala Cholan has equal or a little more prominence than the title character in the fist installment of the film series. It has a set of characters and sequences that look all too familiar. Ponniyin Selvan 1 is an epic which has its share of war, revenge, conspiracy, love and what not! That is expected from the master filmmaker especially when it’s his one of the most ambitious works.

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Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 Movie Review: Mani Ratnam's epic ... (India Today)

Director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 starring Karthi, Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha and Jayam Ravi is an epic period drama that ...

Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 ends on a high as it reveals the identity of an important character. He takes his own sweet time to build the world of Ponniyin Selvan and throws in crucial details through his characters matter-of-factly. Jayam Ravi, who plays Arunmozhi Varman, in the film, gets introduced in the second half and manages to hold our attention. Sundara Chozhar (Prakash Raj) is ailing and has announced his eldest son, Aditha Karikalan (Chiyaan Vikram) as the crown prince. He wants Vanthiyathevan to find out the plan that’s brewing and report it to Sundara Chozhar and Kundavai. Has the film lived up to the expectations?

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எதிர்பார்ப்புகளை நிறைவேற்றியதா பொன்னியின் ... (தினமணி)

எதிர்பார்ப்புகளை நிறைவேற்றியதா பொன்னியின் செல்வன்? திரை விமர்சனம். By கி.ராம்குமார், ...

பெண்களிடம் காதல் பாடுவதாகட்டும், நகைச்சுவை செய்வதாகட்டும், சண்டைக் காட்சிகளில் சீறுவதாகட்டும் வந்தியத் தேவன் கதாபாத்திரத்திற்கு கார்த்தி நல்ல தேர்வு. வந்தியத் தேவனாக வரும் நடிகர் கார்த்தி படத்திற்கு நல்ல பலம். குறிப்பாக நந்தினியாக வரும் ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் ஆகட்டும், குந்தவையாக வரும் த்ரிஷாவாகட்டும் இருவரையும் அவ்வளவு அழகாக காட்சிக்குக் காட்சி காட்டியிருக்கிறார் ரவிவர்மா. பொன்னி நதி, சோழா சோழா பாடல்கள் ரசிகர்களை ஆரவாரத்திற்குள்ளாக்குகின்றன. ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் நிஜத்திலேயே ஒரு ராணியைப் போல மின்னுகிறார். [நானே வருவேன் - பார்க்கலாமா? இதையும் படிக்க பாடல்கள் ஏற்கெனவே வெளியாகி வரவேற்பை பெற்றிருந்த நிலையில் திரையில் அவற்றிற்கு ரசிகர்களிடையே நல்ல ஆதரவு இருக்கிறது. ரவிவர்மாவின் கைவண்ணம் கூடுமானவரை காட்சிகளை அழகாக காட்ட மெனக்கெட்டுள்ளது.

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Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: 1' is here: 5 things to expect from ... (Economic Times)

The film marks the collaboration of some of the stalwarts of Indian cinema such as Mani Ratnam, AR Rahman, Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Varman, ...

However, the grandiosity and scale of the epic story made it a hurdle for many actors and film-makers who wanted to make it. Her character Nandini is believed to be the catalyst for the dramatic turn of events in the epic actioner. The actor who has already won legions of admirers for his acting chops is expected to win over the audience with his warrior act. Bachchan who is one of the original pan-India actresses will be seen collaborating with Ratnam for the fourth time. Along with the songs, those who have a penchant for background scores are definitely in for a treat. The novel commands a cult following even today, and several film-makers have attempted to bring it to celluloid. More interestingly, the former Miss World will be seen in the author-backed roles of Pazhuvoor Queen Nandini and Mandakini Devi. Chiyaan Vikram is one of the biggest and most widely known actors from the Tamil film industry. For ‘PS:1’, Rahman has kept the tunes in sync with the period and its dramatic plot line. Ratnam has been known for bringing beauty to the silver screen in its essence. As evident in the trailers and promos, ‘PS:1’ will be a grand feast for the eyes. With its mammoth scale and ensemble cast, ‘PS:1’ has generated considerable interest among moviegoers across the globe.

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യഥാർത്ഥ കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളേയും സാങ്കല്പിക കഥാപാത്രങ്ങളേയും ഒരുമിപ്പിച്ചുള്ള സൃഷ്ടിയാണ് പൊന്നിയിൻ സെൽവൻ എന്ന് നോവൽ. ഇതിൽ വന്തിയതേവൻ യഥാർത്ഥത്തിൽ ഒരു സാങ്കല്പിക കഥാപാത്രമാണ്. എന്നാൽ തന്റെ ശൈലിയിൽ നിന്ന് അണുകിട വിട്ടുവീഴ്ചചെയ്യാത്ത ഒരു സംവിധായകന്റെ കയ്യൊപ്പും നിശ്ചയദാർഢ്യവും പൊന്നിയിൻ സെൽവനിൽ കാണാം. ഏറ്റവും ചുരുങ്ങിയ വാക്കുകളിൽ വിശേഷിപ്പിക്കുകയാണെങ്കിൽ ഒരു കംപ്ലീറ്റ് മണിരത്നം പടം തന്നെയാണ് പൊന്നിയിൻ സെൽവൻ. അനാവശ്യമായ നാടകീയതയോ കത്തി എന്ന് ഓമനപ്പേരിട്ടുവിളിക്കുന്നതരം അക്രോബാറ്റിക് സാഹസികരംഗങ്ങളോ പൊന്നിയിൻ സെൽവനിൽ കാണാനാവില്ല. തമിഴ് ജനതയെ സംബന്ധിച്ചിടത്തോളം കൽക്കി കൃഷ്ണമൂർത്തിയുടെ പൊന്നിയിൻ സെൽവൻ എന്ന നോവൽ അവരുടെ ചരിത്രമാണ്.

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பொன்னியின் செல்வன் 1 Review: நிதானமாகப் ... (Hindu Tamil)

சோழ சாம்ராஜ்யத்தை சூழும் வஞ்சக இருள் விலகியதா, இல்லையா என்பதுதான் 'பொன்னியின் ...

'கருவூலத்தை பார்த்து மயங்கிட வேண்டாம்' என ஐஸ்வர்யா ராய் சொல்லும்போது, 'வைர சுரங்கத்தையே பார்க்கிறேன்' என மறுமொழியுதிர்க்கும் வசனம் டச். ஆதித்த கரிகாலனாக விக்ரம். அதேபோல நாவலை அப்படியே படமாக்காமல், படத்தின் கால அளவிற்கேற்ப பல இடங்கள் கத்தரிக்கப்பட்டு சுருக்கப்பட்டுள்ளன. நாவலை வாசித்தவர்கள் கட்டமைத்திருக்கும் கற்பனை உலகை எட்ட நினைத்திருக்கும் இயக்குநர் மற்றும் படக்குழுவின் முயற்சி மெச்சத்தக்கது. பலரும் படமாக்க முயன்ற கல்கியின் 'பொன்னியின் செல்வன்' நாவலை திரையாக்கம் செய்துகாட்டியிருக்கிறார் இயக்குநர் மணிரத்னம். ஆதித்த கரிகாலனின் ஆணையை ஏற்று சோழநாடு செல்லும் வந்தியத்தேவன் அங்கு நடக்கும் சூழ்ச்சியை அறிந்துகொண்டு, அரசனிடமும், இளவரசியிடமும் உண்மையைச் சொல்ல இறுதியில் எதிராளிகளின் சூழ்ச்சி கைகூடியதா, இல்லையா என்பதுடன் வந்தியத்தேவனின் பயணத்தில் நடக்கும் பிரச்சினைகளின் தொகுப்பு தான் 'பொன்னியின் செல்வன் 1'.

Ponniyin Selvan Review: मणिरत्नम की पत्नी ने किया 'फेक' रिव्यू का ... (अमर उजाला)

मशहूर फिल्म मेकर मणिरत्नम की बहुप्रतीक्षित पीरियड एक्शन ड्रामा पोन्नियिन सेलवन 1 को ...

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'Ponniyin Selvan: 1' movie review: Epic story gets Mani Ratnam's ... (The Hindu)

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 ...

[Mani Ratnam](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mani-ratnam-ponniyin-selvan-offered-huge-scope-to-me-as-a-filmmaker/article65949411.ece) has pulled off a subject that MGR and [Kamal Haasan dreamt of making](https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ponniyin-selvan-audio-launch-rajinikanth-and-kamal-haasans-camaraderie-steals-the-show/article65860770.ece), is no mean feat. Is he like Karthik ( Alaipayuthe) or Amarkant ( Dil Se...), the one getting his characters to be full of life and romance, akin to the way we felt when we were in love? Or, is he like Surya ( Thalapathi) or Velu Naicker ( Nayakan), people who have weighty choices and decisions to make? But what the audiences will follow — and probably marvel at — is the film's ability to take you into a world from many centuries ago. The source material is rich with myriad characters that undergo a rollercoaster of emotions, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a cinematic touch. In PS: 1, he has to deal with both in equal measure. The issue with an epic of this kind is that all characters, except the leads, get little prominence. His only connection to the story is being Aditha Karikalan's friend, but he is the primary gaze through which the film unfolds. [Kalki’s ](https://www.thehindu.com/books/kalki-krishnamurthy-his-life-and-times-more-than-just-a-biography/article65296015.ece)original, that is widely considered the greatest novel written in Tamil literature, will probably be championing their favorite characters among the leads, or waiting for their cherished sequences to unfold on screen. This story can unravel through many avenues, but writer Kalki — and filmmaker Mani Ratnam now — choose to narrate it through the eyes of Vanthiyathevan (Karthi). Vanthiyathevan is us, the audience, peering curiously into a film that packs in valour, greed, honesty and treachery in equal measure. There are quite a few contenders, the lead among them being his son Aditha Karikalan (Vikram).

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Ponniyin Selvan I movie review: Aishwarya Rai shines in Mani ... (Hindustan Times)

Ponniyin Selvan I movie review: Mani Ratnam has managed the unthinkable--adapt the literary classic with finesse and impact. All actors do their parts well ...

[Vikram](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/vikram)) with the task of delivering important messages to his father Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) and his sister Kundhavi (Trisha). It’s really commendable of Mani Ratnam and his team of writers to pick crucial moments from the five-part novel and turn them into captivating scenes for the big screen. Aishwarya Rai as Nandini has to be the pick of the actors as she has very little to say in terms of dialogues but has so much to express with her eyes and she nails it so convincingly. Mani Ratnam relies more on drama to create the tension and it works to a large extent. [ Ponniyin Selvan I](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/ponniyin-selvan), based on the eponymous novel by Kalki, the veteran filmmaker shows who’s the boss, and in what’s easily his most ambitious film ever, he passes with flying colors. It becomes Vanthiyathevan’s duty to find out what the evil plans are and who’s orchestrating everything to tarnish the glory of the Chola Empire.

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Ponniyin Selvan 1 Review: A Gorgeous Time Machine That Forces ... (Film Companion)

To fully enjoy the film is to also fully succumb to this one particular vision of one particular director. This process might take a little long, ...

This is a strange feeling because a lot of what you know about these characters isn’t quite earned by the film itself. We discover them through the eyes of Vandhiyathevan, but you need to observe these gorgeous scenes to understand just how much more the film does to elevate the reams of text Kalki writes to describe their beauty. It is brutal, vivid and inescapable like a recurring nightmare that has become much larger as a result of years of regret. Beyond one’s imagination is the least one expects from filmmakers like him and it’s perhaps this weight that has pressed down on a few scenes that did not do more than just efficiently translate text to screen. I also knew the risk of expecting the film to stick to the structure the book followed, forcing you to wait for the big moments that were rousing, hoping for the film to do the same. “Story” is hardly the focus of one’s expectations and it was not like knowing the Mahabharata or the Satyavan Savitri myth lessened the blow Thalapathi (1991) or Roja (1992) left you with.

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Vikram Vedha PS1 release live updates: PS1 2nd Tamil film to open ... (Hindustan Times)

Vikram Vedha Ponniyin Selvan I movie review and release live updates: Read all updates from reviews to box office predictions and more for both big releases ...

Vikram Vedha has relased in over 4000 screens in India alone, making it one of the biggest releases from Bollywood this year. - Sep 30, 2022 11:28 AM IST The little sister in me walked out of the theatre feeling PROUD. #manisir is a true true genius.” Actor Kangana Ranaut shared her excitement at watching Aishwarya Rai on screen in Ponniyin Selvan: I. Check out box office predictions, movie reviews, and all live updates from the two releases right here.

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Vikram Vedha, Ponniyin Selvan I hit theatres today; here's how ... (Business Today)

While Vikram Vedha received mixed reviews from audience and critics, Ponniyin Selvan: I or PS: I garnered applause from the audience.

After listening to these stories, Vikram’s understanding of right and wrong begins to alter. This was a historical book which was adapted from a book. Far far better than the original. Just want to say, audience forget theater don't dare to go near to its poster, the criminalized Sasta remake will make you vomit. Witness the carnage on screen. They've gone berserk in the cat and mouse chase game!!! Pushkar and Gayatri have weaved an intricate web with this story and its nothing short of a masterpiece. I can say this with confidence because I have watched the original one and still was hooked and intrigued and entertained!!! Overall, Vikram Vedha is a frame to frame remake of the original Tamil version, those who haven’t seen the OG, they may like the film more. Kadel wrote, “Vikram Vedha is an errant let down, lousy remake of the original. Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave the Hritik Roshan film a four-star rating and gave it a one-word review of “terrific.” Adarsh wrote, “Engaging. Saif Ali Khan and Hritik Roshan-starrer Vikram Vedha and Chiyaan Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Ponniyin Selvan: I have released in theatres today.

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పొన్నియిన్ సెల్వన్ - 1 (Samayam Telugu)

విక్రమ్,జయం రవి,కార్తీ,ఐశ్వర్యా రాయ్ బచ్చన్,త్రిష,విక్రమ్ ప్రభు,ప్రకాష్ రాజ్,శరత్ ...

ఈ సినిమాకు తనికెళ్ల భరణి మాటలు అందించారు. ఈ పాత్రలో కార్తి చాలా బాగా నటించారు. జయరాం ఈ పాత్రను అద్భుతంగా పోషించారు. ఈ సినిమాలో ముఖ్యంగా చెప్పుకోవాల్సిన పాత్రలు రెండు.. ఈ సినిమాను మణిరత్నం కేవలం 155 రోజుల్లో పూర్తిచేశారు. ఇక ఈ కథలో చెప్పుకోదగిన మరో పాత్ర వైష్ణవ భక్తుడు నంబి. కానీ, చివరకు మణిరత్నం ఈ గొప్ప నవలను వెండితెరపై ఆవిష్కరించారు. ఈ మొదటి భాగంలో చోళ రాజ్యంలో జరుగుతున్న కుట్రను ప్రస్తావించారు. ఈ సినిమాను మొదటిసారి చూసినప్పుడు అర్థం చేసుకోవడం కాస్త కష్టమే. నిజానికి 5 సంపుటిల ఈ నవలను ఒక సినిమాగా తీయడం కత్తిమీద సామే. మణిరత్నం శైలిలోనే నెరేషన్ కాస్త స్లోగా సాగింది. ఈ ట్విస్ట్ రివీల్ కావాలంటే రెండో భాగం వచ్చేంత వరకు ఆగాలి.

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Ponniyin Selvan Twitter Review: Fans call Mani Ratnam film a ... (India Today)

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan is out in theatres. Here's what fans have to say about the period drama.

Ponniyin Selvan is Mani Ratnam's first release after the gangster drama Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, which opened in theatres in 2018. The film's sequel is expected to open in theatres nine months after the first part. The film hit the screens on September 30, a day after Dhanush's Naane Varuven. Mani Ratnam's magnum opus has impressed the Kollywood audience, with many describing it as a blockbuster. Ponniyin Selvan is a period drama, produced by Mani Ratnam and Allirajah Subaskaran under the Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions banners, respectively. Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan opened in theatres on Friday, September 30, much to the delight of movie buffs.

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Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review: Mani Ratnam's largely faithful and ... (The Indian Express)

Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review: Mani Ratnam understands Kalki's novel is a mainstream page-turner, so he retains its flavour and neither intellectualises it ...

The next time when we see Karthi, he is in a boat in the ocean. He also understands that Ponniyin Selvan is itself a mainstream page-turner that panders to the audience. Another thing that is majorly in favour of the film is the effective performances. It’s one thing to make shots scream ‘grand’ and another to shoot the innate grandness of things. Another hero of the film has stood behind the camera. When Kundhavai sends Vanthiyathevan to Sri Lanka, the film takes a huge leap. Personally, I felt the most heroic moments went to Trisha as Kundhavai, and not for a second she fails to live upto them. The director has said earlier he was worried about the dialogues as he wanted them to be pure Tamil but not dramatic and archaic. Here’s how: the king is undergoing acupuncture treatment and the doctors are piercing his ‘back’ with needles as he speaks to the traitors. Like in the novel, Vallavarayan Vanthiyathevan steals the show effortlessly. The meeting of Nandini ( The war sequences, however, make PS 1 the most commercial film of Mani Ratnam’s career.

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ponniyin selvan: Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: 1' is here: 5 things ... (The Economic Times)

The film marks the collaboration of some of the stalwarts of Indian cinema such as Mani Ratnam, AR Rahman, Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Varman, ...

However, the grandiosity and scale of the epic story made it a hurdle for many actors and film-makers who wanted to make it. Her character Nandini is believed to be the catalyst for the dramatic turn of events in the epic actioner. The actor who has already won legions of admirers for his acting chops is expected to win over the audience with his warrior act. Bachchan who is one of the original pan-India actresses will be seen collaborating with Ratnam for the fourth time. Along with the songs, those who have a penchant for background scores are definitely in for a treat. The novel commands a cult following even today, and several film-makers have attempted to bring it to celluloid. More interestingly, the former Miss World will be seen in the author-backed roles of Pazhuvoor Queen Nandini and Mandakini Devi. Chiyaan Vikram is one of the biggest and most widely known actors from the Tamil film industry. For ‘PS:1’, Rahman has kept the tunes in sync with the period and its dramatic plot line. Ratnam has been known for bringing beauty to the silver screen in its essence. As evident in the trailers and promos, ‘PS:1’ will be a grand feast for the eyes. With its mammoth scale and ensemble cast, ‘PS:1’ has generated considerable interest among moviegoers across the globe.

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For All its Beauty and Dense Plotting, Ponniyin Selvan 1 Feels ... (Film Companion)

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha.

It is the staging of it where the adrenaline is located. All I got, instead, was the promise of a sequel. The other problem is that it is extremely difficult to not be clouded by the cultural context of the film. It is important to separate the mythical greatness of the story, the noise around it, from the story itself and see it for what it is. So much of her cinematic reach is shrouded in mystery, so much of her gaze is vacant and multi-hued, there is only this perfumed ether that we can latch onto. In Agni Natchathiram (1988), it was the silhouettes of the boxers cutting the backlight. No character is allowed the latitude to develop feelings and a personality. The problem is that Nandini seems to be the only one inflected with complexity, and the film allows her eyes to express this complexity. It is as though the 10th century is our contemporary. There are lush shots of the Cauvery river — or at least I hope that is the Cauvery — swelling with Rahman’s music; one of the most poignant moments of the film. To be intense, to be intelligent, to be idyllic — the ideal traits of a ruler have been slashed and given to three separate figures. Which is to say, the myth of Ponniyin Selvan 1 (PS-1) — the grand rooting of Tamizh culture in a historical moment — is finally here.

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