Ponniyin Selvan I BO: Film earns ₹80 crore, is best opening Tamil movie of 2022
2 years, 2 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I BO: Film earns ₹80 crore, is best opening Tamil movie of 2022

Hindustan Times  

Mani Ratnam's epic period drama, Ponniyin Selvan I, finally opened in theatres on Friday to a thunderous welcome. As per the makers, the film has made around ₹80 crore gross worldwide on its opening day. Early estimates suggest the film made around ₹20 crore nett in Tamil Nadu, while the Hindi version netted around ₹2 crore. In addition, the film has done record numbers overseas as well, grossing over ₹30 crore in the international market, taking its worldwide day one gross to ₹80 crore. The number is comfortably higher than Kamal Haasan's Vikram and Ajith's Valimai, making PS1 the best-opening Tamil film this year.

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Closer the gap between literature and films, better Indian cinema will be: Mani Ratnam
1 month ago

Closer the gap between literature and films, better Indian cinema will be: Mani Ratnam

Hindustan Times  

Panaji, Celebrated filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who adapted Kalki Krishnamurthy's Tamil novel "Ponniyin Selvan" into a two-part film saga, says Indian cinema could benefit by translating great literary works for screen. Closer the gap between literature and films, better Indian cinema will be: Mani Ratnam Ratnam said it doesn't get better if a director is able to reinvent a work by …

From pages to screen and back
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From pages to screen and back

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The anticipation was electric when Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 hit theatres. Fans of the epic saga held their breath, eager to see how Mani Ratnam would bring Kalki’s beloved characters to life on the big screen. That same anticipation filled the air at the Taj Coromandel for the launch of Ponniyin Selvan’s English translation by Gowri Ramnarayan, the oldest …

Vikram banks on Thangalan, to capture Telugu market?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vikram banks on Thangalan, to capture Telugu market?

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil star Vikram is hopeful of regaining Telugu market with his upcoming film ‘Thangalan’ and believes that his new look and concept would enthrall Telugu viewers. “After many flops, Vikram is returning with ‘Thangalan’ since Telugu audiences patronize path-breaking movies and also appreciate Tamil stars who work on their bodies and come up with new avatars,” says a distributor. “Vikram …

‘Ponniyin Selvan II’ premieres on Prime Video on Mani Ratnam's birthday
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ponniyin Selvan II’ premieres on Prime Video on Mani Ratnam's birthday

The Hindu  

Prime Video has announced the digital premiere of period drama Ponniyin Selvan II on director Mani Ratnam's 67th birthday on Friday. Based on author Kalki Krishnamurthy’s popular 1955 Tamil novels of the same name, “Ponniyin Selvan II” stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Sobhita Dhulipala and Prakash Raj, among others. The phenomenal customer response toPS-I, and the …

Aishwarya Rai's Ponniyin Selvan 2 grosses over ₹300 crore worldwide
1 year, 7 months ago

Aishwarya Rai's Ponniyin Selvan 2 grosses over ₹300 crore worldwide

Hindustan Times  

Ponniyin Selvan 2, helmed by filmmaker Mani Ratnam, has grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide more than a month after its release. Ponniyin Selvan 2 featured Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Karthik, and Jayam Ravi. PS 2 is the sequel of Mani Ratnam's box office hit film Ponniyin Selvan, which was released last year. Ponniyin Selvan is a cinematic adaptation of …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 box office: Mani Ratnam film grosses over ₹230 crore in 5 days
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 box office: Mani Ratnam film grosses over ₹230 crore in 5 days

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan 2, which grossed over ₹200 crore in its four-day opening weekend, witnessed a major drop at the box office on Tuesday, as per trade sources. However, the film did witness major drop at the box office in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday vis-à-vis Monday, which was a public holiday. After Tuesday, the global box …

Anil Kapoor praises Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2 after screening, Vikram reacts: ‘You so easily made my month’
1 year, 7 months ago

Anil Kapoor praises Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2 after screening, Vikram reacts: ‘You so easily made my month’

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this week, Anil Kapoor met up with Mani Ratnam and his wife Suhasini Maniratnam after a screening of Ponniyin Selvan 2 in Mumbai. Anil Kapoor watched Ponniyin Selvan 2 on Sunday Anil wrote a series of tweets about Ponniyin Selvan 2 and shared pictures of his meeting with Mani Ratnam at the screening. He finally added, "I am privileged …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collections: Mani Ratnam's Film Earns Rs 200 Crore In 4 Days
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collections: Mani Ratnam's Film Earns Rs 200 Crore In 4 Days

News 18  

The second part of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan movie series is soaring to great heights at the box office. It has only been four days since the movie’s release on April 28 but it has already amassed a striking collection of Rs 200 crore at the worldwide box office. Top TN Openers of 2023Thunivu – ₹ 24.59 cr#PS2 – ₹ …

Kamal Haasan on Ponniyin Selvan 2: Mani Ratnam and team have worked together to make Tamil cinema international
1 year, 7 months ago

Kamal Haasan on Ponniyin Selvan 2: Mani Ratnam and team have worked together to make Tamil cinema international

Hindustan Times  

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who lent his voice to Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2's narration, on Monday heaped praises on the ace filmmaker and cast of the film. Speaking exclusively to ANI, Hassan talked about his friendship with Mani Ratnam and praised his film. Mr Mani Ratnam, the team the cinematographer, the musician, everybody they have worked together to make …

Aishwarya Rai's Ponniyin Selvan 2 earns over ₹200 cr gross worldwide
1 year, 7 months ago

Aishwarya Rai's Ponniyin Selvan 2 earns over ₹200 cr gross worldwide

Hindustan Times  

Ponniyin Selvan 2, directed by Mani Ratnam, has earned over ₹200 crore gross at the global box office. Ponniyin Selvan 2 box office day 4 collection: The film has already earned over ₹ 200 crore gross worldwide. In the film, Jayam essays the role of the great king Rajaraja Chola I. Aishwarya plays dual roles--Queen Nandini, the princess of Pazhuvoor, …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 box office collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam's film mints Rs 200 crore worldwide
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 box office collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam's film mints Rs 200 crore worldwide

India Today  

Mavaerick director Mani Ratnam's recently released flick, Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2, is having a glorious run at the box office. MANI RATNAM'S PONNIYIN SELVAN 2 ZOOMS PAST RS 200 CRORE Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 graced the screens on April 28 worldwide. On April 1, Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 managed to zoom past Rs 200 crore globally in just four days. …

Kamal Haasan praises Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2: 'It takes a lot of valour to do a film of this size'
1 year, 7 months ago

Kamal Haasan praises Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2: 'It takes a lot of valour to do a film of this size'

India TV News  

Mani Ratnam's film has been extensively disseminated amid considerable excitement and anticipation. The movie has been garnering praise from fans and celebrities and adding to the list the veteran actor Kamal Haasan heaped praises on the ace filmmaker and cast of the film. Mani Ratnam takes a lot of valour to do a film of this size like a production. …

Ponniyin Selvan Box Office Collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus enters Rs 100 crore club
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan Box Office Collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus enters Rs 100 crore club

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan Box Office Collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam's film has been extensively disseminated amid considerable excitement and anticipation. The second instalment of the epic two-part historical saga is expected to do well at the box office, despite the fact that the first film grossed more than Rs 500 crore worldwide. Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Report The movie was …

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ crosses Rs 100 crore mark at worldwide box office
1 year, 7 months ago

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ crosses Rs 100 crore mark at worldwide box office

The Hindu  

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2 has earned ₹100 crore at the global box office, the makers said on Sunday. Madras Talkies, Mani's production house, shared the box office numbers on its official Twitter page. Based on author Kalki Krishnamurthy's hugely popular novels of the same name, the Ponniyin Selvan films boast a huge star cast that includes A-listers Vikram, Karthi, …

Ponniyin Selvan 2: 3 records created by Chiyaan Vikram-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Karthi starrer at the box office
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2: 3 records created by Chiyaan Vikram-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-Karthi starrer at the box office

Firstpost  

After the massive success of PS-1, Mani Ratnam and team arrived at the box office last weekend with the second installment and shattered several records across the globe. Rs 150 crore in 3 days PS - 2 crossed the Rs 150 crore mark in just 3 days at the global box office and is among the fastest entrants in the …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collection Day 3: Aishwarya Rai and Vikram's epic drama maintains grip
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collection Day 3: Aishwarya Rai and Vikram's epic drama maintains grip

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collection Day 3: Mani Ratnam's film has been extensively disseminated amid considerable excitement and anticipation. The second instalment of the epic two-part historical saga is expected to do well at the box office, despite the fact that the first film grossed more than Rs 500 crore worldwide. Actors Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Grand opening for Vikram, Aishwarya Rai & Mani Ratnam's film
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Grand opening for Vikram, Aishwarya Rai & Mani Ratnam's film

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Mani Ratnam's directorial has been released across the world amid much excitement and anticipation. While the first film in the epic two-part historical saga went on to gross more than Rs 500 crore worldwide, the second film is expected to also perform well at the box office. Actors Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, …

Stop comparing Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan to SS Rajamouli's Baahubali! Here's why
1 year, 7 months ago

Stop comparing Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan to SS Rajamouli's Baahubali! Here's why

India Today  

When Mani Ratnam announced that he was making Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan into a film, people were excited but also skeptical, since the book actually has five volumes. As soon as the first part of the period drama, Ponniyin Selvan, was released on September 20, 2022, and became a hit, people started comparing it to director SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus Baahubali, …

Ponniyin Selvan: II review: History made beautiful—and efficient
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan: II review: History made beautiful—and efficient

Live Mint  

Ponniyin Selvan: II is the most time-efficient 164-minute film you’re likely to see. Crown prince Aditha Karikalan is on his way to the homestead to confront Nandini, his former flame who’s secretly plotting with the Pandyas. A very different kind of love story is smouldering between Nandini and Karikalan, who ended PS-I by declaring that he’d either kill her or …

‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ movie review: Mani Ratnam dishes out a satisfying sequel
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ movie review: Mani Ratnam dishes out a satisfying sequel

The Hindu  

April 28, 2023 04:11 pm | Updated 04:55 pm IST The events of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1, which released late last year, left audiences not just on a high, but also with many questions: What really happened to Arunmozhi Varman? Mani Ratnam’s sequel takes liberal creative liberties by leaving out some parts from the Tamil classic in order to …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Twitter review out. Netizens feels Mani Ratnam's film is better than Baahubali 2
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Twitter review out. Netizens feels Mani Ratnam's film is better than Baahubali 2

India Today  

Ponniyin Selvan 1, that released in September 2022, broke several box office records. Sorry tollywood fans #PonniyinSelvan2 is far better than overrated than #Bahubali2 👍🏼 Box office in DANGER ðŸšè#PonniyinSelvan2 pic.twitter.com/IF8Ft8jVAP — Manish Meena April 28, 2023 Stop dreaming Vijay fans.rajamouli never do a movie with @actorvijay. So stop blindly supporting bagubali#PonniyinSelvan2 — AK FANATIC 🇮🇳 April 28, 2023 Clearly …

Karthi on his Ponniyin Selvan co-stars: We were like a cricket team, where the opening batsman has to do well…
1 year, 7 months ago

Karthi on his Ponniyin Selvan co-stars: We were like a cricket team, where the opening batsman has to do well…

Hindustan Times  

South star Karthi says all the actors working on Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer Ponniyin Selvan put their best foot forward to make a film that will be remembered for years to come. Karthi said the team spent about 130 days shooting for the two-part epic and gave it their all and constantly encouraged one another to do better because a cinematic …

Aishwarya Rai looks breathtaking in white in new photoshoot for Ponniyin Selvan II. See pics
1 year, 7 months ago

Aishwarya Rai looks breathtaking in white in new photoshoot for Ponniyin Selvan II. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Aishwarya Rai has shared stunning pictures of herself in a white anarkali and kundan necklace she wore to the Mumbai press conference of her upcoming period drama, Ponniyin Selvan II. Actor Saee Barve wrote, “Just can't take my eyes off.” Navina Bole commented, “Most beautiful ever.” A fan wrote, “How can someone be that beautiful, just woowww!” Another wrote, “Those …

Mani Ratnam interview: Doing pan-Indian films is not a trap, but a choice
1 year, 7 months ago

Mani Ratnam interview: Doing pan-Indian films is not a trap, but a choice

The Hindu  

During the promotions of Ponniyin Selvan 1, Mani Ratnam recalled how his first tryst with Kalki’s novel was from a book borrowed from Gopalapuram’s Easwari Lending Library, which was a childhood favourite haunt of mine. I feel like I’m making a film for myself as an audience member; I have just tried to capture how I see Ponniyin Selvan. That’s …

What is the next ‘Ponniyin Selvan’? Tamil literary pioneers recommend novels that would make for great movie adaptations
1 year, 7 months ago

What is the next ‘Ponniyin Selvan’? Tamil literary pioneers recommend novels that would make for great movie adaptations

The Hindu  

The trend of adapting literary works to the big screen is now booming, thanks to directors like Vetri Maaran and Mani Ratnam, whose magnum opus releasing this week, Ponniyin Selvan 2, is bringing Kalki’s novel to life. Tamil writer Su Venugopal, who says that the two-hour film format struggles to fully flesh out the essence of a novel, has a …

Mani Ratnam says Ponniyin Selvan wouldn’t have been made if not for Baahubali, watch
1 year, 8 months ago

Mani Ratnam says Ponniyin Selvan wouldn’t have been made if not for Baahubali, watch

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam, speaking at a promotional event in Hyderabad on Sunday, thanked director SS Rajamouli and said that if he had not made Baahubali and that too in two parts, there would be no Ponniyin Selvan. He said that it was Baahubali that created the path for Ponniyin Selvan to be made into two parts. Speaking on the occasion, …

Jayam Ravi gets emotional ahead of PS-2 release, Vikram and his castmates give him a hug. Watch
1 year, 8 months ago

Jayam Ravi gets emotional ahead of PS-2 release, Vikram and his castmates give him a hug. Watch

Hindustan Times  

The story of the classic Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki Krishnamurthy will conclude this week with Mani Ratnam's PS-2. Jayam Ravi, who plays prince Arunmozhi Varman, got emotional and teary eyed at a recent event in Bangalore with his co-stars. Vikram, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan all hugged and consoled the actor as they talked about the film in front …

Actor Vikram on ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ and Mani Ratnam’s 100-film promise
1 year, 8 months ago

Actor Vikram on ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ and Mani Ratnam’s 100-film promise

The Hindu  

With a constant smile, Vikram spoke about his respect for Mani Ratnam like a student would do for his favourite teacher. Sometimes, there are characteristics inside me that I don’t know exist, and he brings them out to enhance my roles,” said the actor during a press conference in Bengaluru as part of the promotions of the sequel of Ponniyin …

Mani Ratnam on why he didn’t make Ponniyin Selvan as web series: 'Even if I wanted to, who would’ve given me the dates?'
1 year, 8 months ago

Mani Ratnam on why he didn’t make Ponniyin Selvan as web series: 'Even if I wanted to, who would’ve given me the dates?'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam is gearing up for the release of the second part of Ponniyin Selvan franchise next week. He recently spoke about why he didn’t attempt to make Ponniyin Selvan as a web series with multiple seasons, instead of compressing five volumes of the novel into a two-part movie. In a media interaction, Mani Ratnam was asked why he …

Karthi on why the North audience found Ponniyin Selvan 1 difficult to follow: 'They had problem...'
1 year, 8 months ago

Karthi on why the North audience found Ponniyin Selvan 1 difficult to follow: 'They had problem...'

India TV News  

The cast of Ponniyin Selvan, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram Prabhu, Trisha, and Aishwarya Lekshmi, along with the film’s director Mani Ratnam, interacted with media ahead of the release of the second part of the film. As the leading team thanked their fans for showering love on PS1, which was undoubtedly a hit in Tamil Nadu, but couldn’t witness …

Vikram On Ponniyin Selvan I Doing Better In The South PS II press conference Karthi Trisha shobhita
1 year, 8 months ago

Vikram On Ponniyin Selvan I Doing Better In The South PS II press conference Karthi Trisha shobhita

ABP News  

New Delhi: With the release of "Ponniyin Selvan II", all the pieces of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus will come together, said acclaimed actor Vikram on Tuesday. The actor, who plays Aditha Karikalan in the pan-India film, said the team didn't think the first part of the historical fiction drama, based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 Tamil novel of the same name, …

Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ will shine more than the first film; that was just an introduction
1 year, 8 months ago

Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ will shine more than the first film; that was just an introduction

The Hindu  

After the phenomenal success of Ponniyin Selvan 1, the Cholas are back for the sequel. With stakes higher than ever, the team promises that there’s a lot in store with Ponniyin Selvan 2, set to be released on April 28. As far as PS 2 is concerned, the film will be interesting to even those who’ve read the novels. The …

Karthi on why audience in north found Ponniyin Selvan 1 difficult to follow: ‘They had problem...'
1 year, 8 months ago

Karthi on why audience in north found Ponniyin Selvan 1 difficult to follow: ‘They had problem...'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Karthi, who is gearing up for the release of the second part in the Ponniyin Selvan franchise, spoke about why PS1 couldn’t register the same kind of impact at the box office in the north as it did in Tamil Nadu. Karthi opened up on why PS1 couldn’t receive the same kind of response from audiences in the north …

Mani Ratnam talks about glorification of violence in films ahead of Ponniyin Selvan 2: 'War sequences should be...'
1 year, 8 months ago

Mani Ratnam talks about glorification of violence in films ahead of Ponniyin Selvan 2: 'War sequences should be...'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam is gearing up for the release of the second part in the Ponniyin Selvan franchise next week. Mani Ratnam, who has shot elaborate war sequences in Ponniyin Selvan 2, feels filmmakers should restrict themselves by focusing on creating mood than on the detail, when it comes to violence. The first part told the story of the early …

First Day First Show | Reviews of ‘Dasara’, ‘Viduthalai’, and more
1 year, 8 months ago

First Day First Show | Reviews of ‘Dasara’, ‘Viduthalai’, and more

The Hindu  

Around Tinsel Town The trailer of Ponniyin Selvan 2, the much-anticipated second instalment of Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus, was released by the makers on March 29 during a grand trailer launch event in Chennai. Bollywood Priyanka Chopra Jonas on moving to the U.S.: Was being pushed into corner in Hindi film industry Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu’s ‘The Crew’ begins production …

‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ trailer: Mani Ratnam’s epic returns for final flourish
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ trailer: Mani Ratnam’s epic returns for final flourish

The Hindu  

The trailer of Ponniyin Selvan 2, the much-anticipated second instalment of Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus, was released by the makers today during a grand trailer launch event in Chennai. The Ponniyin Selvan films are based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s popular novel on the life of Raja Raja Chozhan. With a screenplay written by Mani Ratnam, Jeyamohan and Kumaravel, the first film, …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer: Aishwarya Rai reigns supreme once again as Nandini
1 year, 8 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer: Aishwarya Rai reigns supreme once again as Nandini

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, the makers unveiled the film’s audio and trailer in a big way in Chennai Nehru indoor stadium. It also establishes that all the lead actors will have an equally strong presence with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan grabbing all the attention as the revenge-seeking Nandini, who yearns to avenge the death of her father. In a scene, she is heard …

Aishwarya Rai unveils new Ponniyin Selvan 2 poster ahead of trailer release
1 year, 8 months ago

Aishwarya Rai unveils new Ponniyin Selvan 2 poster ahead of trailer release

Hindustan Times  

Actor Aishwarya Rai took to her Instagram handle and dropped a new poster of the much-awaited Ponniyin Selvan 2. One more said, “Pllllllz do more film period drama.” Meanwhile, the film's team will unveil the trailer of Ponniyin Selvan 2 in Chennai. Ponniyin Selvan 2 will have actors Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Trisha Krishnan besides Aishwarya and Vikram. Aishwarya and …

Ponniyin Selvan 2: Makers Share Poster Of First Single 'Aga Naga' Starring Trisha Krishnan, Karthi
1 year, 9 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2: Makers Share Poster Of First Single 'Aga Naga' Starring Trisha Krishnan, Karthi

ABP News  

New Delhi: 'PS-1' fans, the wait is finally over. The official production houses bankrolling the Mani Ratnam magnum opus have shared an official announcement regarding the film's first single. Trisha Krishnan also shared a poster of the song on her official Instagram handle without revealing any details about the film. 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' is a Tamil language epic historical action-adventure …

Mani Ratnam\'s \'Ponniyin Selvan-2\' to release worldwide in April 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

Mani Ratnam\'s \'Ponniyin Selvan-2\' to release worldwide in April 2023

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: The second part of acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam's Tamil film franchise “Ponniyin Selvan” is set to hit theatres worldwide on April 28, 2023, the makers announced on Wednesday. The historical-drama is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 Tamil novel of the same name, which chronicles the story of the early days of Arulmozhivarman, one of the most powerful kings in …

PS 2 teaser and release date out. Watch Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi in Ponniyin Selvan 2 FIRST clip
1 year, 11 months ago

PS 2 teaser and release date out. Watch Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi in Ponniyin Selvan 2 FIRST clip

India TV News  

The second part of acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film franchise Ponniyin Selvan is set to hit theatres worldwide on April 28, 2023, the makers announced on Wednesday. The historical drama is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 Tamil novel of the same name, which chronicles the story of the early days of Arulmozhivarman, one of the most powerful kings in …

Ponniyin Selvan 1: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus surpasses Rs 500-crore mark in 50 days
2 years, 1 month ago

Ponniyin Selvan 1: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus surpasses Rs 500-crore mark in 50 days

India TV News  

Fifty days after it was released on September 30, Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan-1' has grossed Rs 500 crore globally, making it only the second Tamil film to achieve the distinction after the Rajnikanth-starrer '2.0'. A historical saga chronicling the life and times of Tamil emperor Raja Raja Chola, the Mani Ratnam film was in the making for quite a long …

Vikram, Karthi and Jayam Ravi on the success of ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikram, Karthi and Jayam Ravi on the success of ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’

The Hindu  

Following the success of the historical fiction Ponniyin Selvan: 1, the team behind the period film, including Mani Ratnam, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Parthiban met the members of the press at a thanksgiving meet in the city. Speaking on the occasion, Jayam Ravi said he was particularly impressed with the way Ponniyin Selvan: 1 was written about in international …

Vikram announces new film ‘Thangalaan’
2 years, 1 month ago

Vikram announces new film ‘Thangalaan’

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Tamil star Vikram has announced a new film Thangalaan to be directed by Pa.Ranjith, known for movies like Kabali, Kaala and Sarpatta Parambarai. He found his major breakthrough playing a rogue-turned-lover in Bala’s tragedy film Sethu and next appeared in hits such as Dhill, Gemini, Dhool, Saamy, Anniyan, Raavanan, Deiva Thirumagal and Iru Mugan. He began his professional …

OTT Tamil movies: Ponniyin Selvan I to Jai Bhim, films that provide surreal cinematic experience
2 years, 1 month ago

OTT Tamil movies: Ponniyin Selvan I to Jai Bhim, films that provide surreal cinematic experience

India TV News  

OTT Tamil movies: Tamil cinema has dominated the box office in India in recent years. Some Tamil films have done exceptionally well in theatres and on OTT platforms as well, such as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, Disney+ Hotstar, and others. From Ponniyin Selvan I to Jai Bhim, there are Tamil films that have been an absolute gamechanger in Indian …

PS 1 box office: Film inches close to ₹500 cr globally, crosses ₹225 cr in TN
2 years, 1 month ago

PS 1 box office: Film inches close to ₹500 cr globally, crosses ₹225 cr in TN

Hindustan Times  

Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1 is now the highest-grossing Tamil film in Tamil Nadu with over ₹225 crore in gross earnings. Trade analyst Trinath confirmed that the film has crossed ₹225 crore in Tamil Nadu. Industry tracker Ramesh Bala took to Twitter on Friday to reveal that screens have been increased for Ponniyin Selvan in Tamil Nadu. Ramesh Bala took …

Sardar box office: Karthi’s film set to cross ₹50 crore globally on fifth day
2 years, 1 month ago

Sardar box office: Karthi’s film set to cross ₹50 crore globally on fifth day

Hindustan Times  

Actor Karthi’s Tamil spy thriller Sardar has emerged at the box-office winner this Diwali festival. The PS Mithran directorial, which features Karthi in dual roles, is all set to breach the ₹50 crore mark worldwide in gross box office collections on Tuesday. Trade analyst Trinath confirmed that Sardar grossed around ₹ 42 crore globally till Monday and will cross the …

PS 1 box office: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus crosses ₹400 crore globally
2 years, 2 months ago

PS 1 box office: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus crosses ₹400 crore globally

Hindustan Times  

Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 1 is having a dream run at the box-office as the big-budget epic drama has breached the ₹400 crore club globally and as per trade sources will easily do another ₹120 crore to take the lifetime gross of the film to over ₹500 crore. Industry tracker Ramesh Bala took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce that …

PS 1 Box Office Collection: Aishwarya-Vikram's Ponniyin Selvan I enters Rs 400 cr club
2 years, 2 months ago

PS 1 Box Office Collection: Aishwarya-Vikram's Ponniyin Selvan I enters Rs 400 cr club

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PS 1 Box Office Collection: Aishwarya Rai and Chiyaan Vikram's Ponniyin Selvan I is on a record breaking spree. PS 1 Box Office Report Sharing an update about the film, Trade analyst Ramesha Bala in a series of tweets shared PS1's box office collections. "#PS1 - 2022's Highest Grossing Hindi movie dubbed from Tamil, ahead of #Vikram," he added in …

PS1 box office: Aishwarya Rai-starrer nearing ₹400 cr worldwide gross
2 years, 2 months ago

PS1 box office: Aishwarya Rai-starrer nearing ₹400 cr worldwide gross

Hindustan Times  

Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan Part 1, based on the eponymous novel by Kalki, continues its box-office onslaught as the film is inching close to worldwide gross collection of ₹400 crore. In the US, the film is now the highest grossing Tamil movie of all time surpassing Rajinikanth’s 2.0. Industry tracker Ramesh Bala took to Twitter to announce that …

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