Print to celluloid: From 'Kalvanin Kadhali' and 'Mullum Malaram' to 'Ponniyin Selvan'
4 years, 5 months ago

Print to celluloid: From 'Kalvanin Kadhali' and 'Mullum Malaram' to 'Ponniyin Selvan'

The Hindu  

News about Kalki's magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan being made into a film by none other than Mani Ratnam provided food for this writer’s thoughts. A noted success was Kalki’s Kalvanin Kadhali, which dealt with the tragic love story of Muthian and Kalyani starring Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi with artistes such as T.R. Popular novelist Lakhsmi’s two novels were turned into movies — Kanchana a triangular love story of Mathur Zamindar Pushpanathan, his wife Kanchana and his mistress Bhanumathi. His popular novel, Paavai Vilakku, published in Kalki, was made into a fiilm in 1960 with popular actors Sivaji Ganesan in the titular role of Thanikachalam, a writer, and as the four women who enter his life Pandari Bai, Kamala Laxman, Sowcar Janaki and M.N.

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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 …

Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review: Mani Ratnam film is a visual spectacle that is a little less magical than the book
2 years, 2 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review: Mani Ratnam film is a visual spectacle that is a little less magical than the book

Firstpost  

Language: Tamil Cast: Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram Director: Mani Ratnam Star rating: 3.5/5 After many years of dreaming and visualising, Mani Ratnam’s adaptation of Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan released. One of the most asked questions at the moment is if Mani Ratnam has done a good job adapting the Tamil epic Ponniyin …

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ takes on the ‘book vs movie’ debate
2 years, 2 months ago

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ takes on the ‘book vs movie’ debate

The Hindu  

In terms of antiquity, the chicken and egg conundrum might predate it, but the question of movies versus books is also in the same philosophical league. As we await Mani Ratnam’s interpretation of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s Ponniyin Selvan to play out on the silver screen, it is but natural that this age-old question is once again dragged, kicking and screaming, into …

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ audio launch: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s camaraderie steals the show
2 years, 3 months ago

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ audio launch: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s camaraderie steals the show

The Hindu  

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan, based on Tamil writer Kalki Krishnamurthy's historical fiction, is among the biggest Indian films of the year. Apart from the starcast, which includes Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Trisha among others, the two ruling icons of Tamil cinema — Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan — held forth as well. Kamal Haasan said, "Ponniyin Selvan …

Ponniyin Selvan: Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj and Rahman's FIRST looks out | WATCH
2 years, 3 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan: Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj and Rahman's FIRST looks out | WATCH

India TV News  

With just a couple of days left to go for the launch of the trailer of the film, the unit of director Mani Ratnam's much-awaited magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan, on Sunday released the looks of actors Sobhita Dhulipala, Vikram Prabhu, Lal, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman and Jayachitra in the film. While Prakash Raj plays Sundara Chozhar, Rahman plays Madurantakan and …

Karthi's Viruman HD print leaked online on Movierulz, Tamilrockers and torrent sites on day of release
2 years, 4 months ago

Karthi's Viruman HD print leaked online on Movierulz, Tamilrockers and torrent sites on day of release

India TV News  

Karthi-starrer Viruman has been leaked on popular torrent websites Movierulz, Tamilrockers and other places on the internet. It had released in cinema halls on August 12 and despite laws being stringent against film piracy, somehow various prints of the movie have been leaked online, including HD versions on some sites. Director Muthaiah tries to showcase the bond between a powerful …

Karthi's Look As Vanthiyathevan From Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Unveiled; Check Here
2 years, 5 months ago

Karthi's Look As Vanthiyathevan From Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Unveiled; Check Here

News 18  

The first look poster of Karthi as Vanthiyathevan from the much-awaited magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 was released on July 5. Lyca Productions, who is bankrolling the project along with Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, shared the first look via its Twitter handle and described Karthi’s character as, “The Prince without a kingdom, the spy, the swashbuckling adventurer…here comes Vanthiyathevan! …

Karthi To Work With Director Arunraja Kamaraj Next, Announcement Soon
2 years, 7 months ago

Karthi To Work With Director Arunraja Kamaraj Next, Announcement Soon

News 18  

Actor Karthi is gearing up for his upcoming film Viruman, which is expected to hit the theatres on August 31. Several reports have indicated that Karthi could also be seen in Arunraja Kamaraj next directorial. Karthi is also a part of the film Ponniyin Selvan: Part One, which is based on the historical novel by the same name, authored by …

Karthi announces Ponniyin Selvan wrap up with a funny tweet to Trisha and Jayam Ravi
3 years, 3 months ago

Karthi announces Ponniyin Selvan wrap up with a funny tweet to Trisha and Jayam Ravi

India Today  

Karthi took to Twitter on Thursday to announce that he has wrapped up his portions in director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan. KARTHI WRAPS UP PONNIYIN SELVAN SHOOT Recently, Karthi took to Twitter to announce that he is playing the role of Vandhiyathevan in Ponniyin Selvan. Here's the post: Jayam Ravi plays the role of young prince Arulmozhi Varman, fondly called …

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