Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1 still playing in Toronto due to high demand
2 years, 5 months ago

Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1 still playing in Toronto due to high demand

Firstpost  

A TIFF spokesperson told Firstpost, “The audiences have been buying up tickets in batches, we have great sold-out screenings. Currently, it’s mostly Tamil audiences, but we hope a diverse audience will also discover the film.” When director Mani Ratnam’s latest film Ponniyin Selvan: 1, based on the epic Tamil novel of the same name by Kalki, opened in Canada last month, it played at what can be considered Canada’s most prestigious theatre – the TIFF Bell Lightbox in downtown Toronto. That’s phenomenal, we’ve never seen anything like this before.” But beyond that high-profile showcase at TIFF is the strange reality that the original Tamil version hardly played in other cinemas in the Greater Toronto Area or GTA. After a string of attacks, Cineplex stopped screening Tamil films in 2016, unwilling to shoulder further risk.“Magically the attacks stopped after that, which leads everyone to believe that they were primarily focused on making sure Cineplex stops programming these movies,” says Padinharkkara, and adds, “This is a pattern that has been very successful for whoever is doing this and unfortunately the victims are the movie loving communities from south India as they are asked to watch these movies in substandard theatres at exorbitant prices.” There have been some arrests related to the previous attacks, but Padinharkkarasays the threats are an ongoing problem. “I think this movie could be a turning point and it’s just a matter of time before Tamil movies will come to large cineplexes in the GTA,” Padinharkkara says.

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Closer the gap between literature and films, better Indian cinema will be: Mani Ratnam
4 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 3 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 …

‘Ponniyin Selvan II’ premieres on Prime Video on Mani Ratnam's birthday
1 year, 9 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 …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 box office collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam's film mints Rs 200 crore worldwide
1 year, 10 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. …

Ponniyin Selvan Box Office Collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus enters Rs 100 crore club
1 year, 10 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 …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Box Office Collection Day 1: Grand opening for Vikram, Aishwarya Rai & Mani Ratnam's film
1 year, 11 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, …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Twitter Review: Social Media Divided Over PS Vs Baahubali
1 year, 11 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Twitter Review: Social Media Divided Over PS Vs Baahubali

ABP News  

The highest-grossing period drama of Tamil Cinema last year 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' is back with its second part 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' but this time with much expectations. Better than the 1st Part Rating: 2.75/5 #PS2 — Venky Reviews April 27, 2023 However, some social media users could not stop them from comparing the period film with ‘Baahubali’. #Baahubali was very …

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Twitter review out. Netizens feels Mani Ratnam's film is better than Baahubali 2
1 year, 11 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 …

Mani Ratnam talks about going pan-Indian with Ponniyin Selvan franchise: 'Not a trap but a choice'
1 year, 11 months ago

Mani Ratnam talks about going pan-Indian with Ponniyin Selvan franchise: 'Not a trap but a choice'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who is gearing up for the release of Ponniyin Selvan II this week, opened up on what truly makes a film pan-Indian today. He also said that filmmakers shouldn’t see making pan-Indian films as a trap, but as a choice. In a recent interview, Mani Ratnam was asked what makes a film pan-Indian in today’s context. Highlighting …

Mani Ratnam interview: Doing pan-Indian films is not a trap, but a choice
1 year, 11 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 …

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, 11 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 …

Mani Ratnam talks about glorification of violence in films ahead of Ponniyin Selvan 2: 'War sequences should be...'
1 year, 11 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 …

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

Mani Ratnam\'s \'Ponniyin Selvan-2\' to release worldwide in April 2023
2 years, 3 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 1 Box Office Collection: Ponniyin Selvan I breaks records, inches closer to Rs 400 cr mark
2 years, 5 months ago

PS 1 Box Office Collection: Ponniyin Selvan I breaks records, inches closer to Rs 400 cr mark

India TV News  

PS 1 Box Office Collection: Ponniyin Selvan I is on a record breaking spree. Ponniyin Selvan 1 Box Office Report "The Tamil film Ponniyan Selvan Part 1 grossed 400 crore worldwide in twelve days as it heads towards becoming the second highest grosser for the Tamil film industry after 2.0. It is also the second film to hit 400 crore …

PS 1 Box Office Collection: Ponniyin Selvan I is all time biggest blockbuster of Tamil cinema
2 years, 5 months ago

PS 1 Box Office Collection: Ponniyin Selvan I is all time biggest blockbuster of Tamil cinema

India TV News  

PS 1 Box Office Collection: Ponniyin Selvan I is all time biggest blockbuster of Tamil cinema PS 1 Box Office Collection: 'Ponniyin Selvan', the first part of which was released on September 30, is a story based on the early life of prince Arun Mozhi Varman, who later went on to be known as the great Raja Chozhan. PS 1 …

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Collection: Mani Ratnam's PS 1 is unstoppable, see day-wise earnings
2 years, 5 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Collection: Mani Ratnam's PS 1 is unstoppable, see day-wise earnings

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Collection: Mani Ratnam's PS 1 has proved to be a crowd puller. Check out day wise collection of the film here: Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Report 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' much to the delight of filmmakers received a thunderous welcome from audiences. Monday collected 17.75 crore nett and Tuesday was 19.25 crore nett for a …

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan beats Vikram in UK, creates record
2 years, 5 months ago

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan beats Vikram in UK, creates record

India Today  

Director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan, which hit the theatres on September 30, is doing great business at the box office. According to trade reports, Ponniyin Selvan surpassed Kamal Haasan's Vikram in the United Kingdom. PONNIYIN SELVAN CROSSES KAMAL HAASAN'S VIKRAM IN UK In just three days, Ponniyin Selvan crossed Rs 230 crore at the box office worldwide. Ponniyin Selvan surpassed …

Ponniyin Selvan box office collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam's film stands tall
2 years, 5 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan box office collection Day 4: Mani Ratnam's film stands tall

India Today  

Director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is wreaking havoc at the box office ever since it hit the theatres last week. In three days, Ponniyin Selvan surpassed the Rs 200-crore mark at the box office. PONNIYIN SELVAN STANDS TALL AT THE BOX OFFICE WORLDWIDE Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 hit the theatres on September 30 in multiple languages. After #2Point0, …

Ponniyin Selvan 1 Box Office Collection Day 3: The Worldwide Gross Of Mani Ratnam's Film Now Exceeds Rs 230 Crore
2 years, 5 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 1 Box Office Collection Day 3: The Worldwide Gross Of Mani Ratnam's Film Now Exceeds Rs 230 Crore

ABP News  

New Delhi: Director Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan 1', which is based on eminent writer Kalki's literary classic by the same name, has grossed a whopping sum of Rs 200 crore worldwide so far, its makers announced on Monday. Lyca Productions, which has jointly produced the critically acclaimed superhit film along with director Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies, on Monday, …

Ponniyin Selvan crosses Rs 230 crore globally. Here's a list of overseas records Mani Ratnam film broke
2 years, 5 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan crosses Rs 230 crore globally. Here's a list of overseas records Mani Ratnam film broke

India Today  

Director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 managed to cross Rs 230 crore at the box office worldwide in just three days. Here's the post: #PS1 All-time No.1 Opening weekend for a Tamil movie in USA, UK, Australia and New Zealand — Ramesh Bala October 3, 2022 Speaking to IndiaToday.in, Ramesh Bala said that Ponniyin Selvan raked in $4 million …

Ponniyin Selvan box office collection Day 3: Mani Ratnam's film crosses Rs 230 crore globally
2 years, 5 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan box office collection Day 3: Mani Ratnam's film crosses Rs 230 crore globally

India Today  

Director Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is setting the box office on fire. PONNIYIN SELVAN CROSSES RS 230 CRORE GLOBALLY The first part of Ponniyin Selvan hit the theatres on September 30 amid huge fanfare. Ramesh's tweet read, "#PS1 record opening in @imax screens WW.At the International - All-time No.1 Opening for an Indian movie including UK, Singapore and …

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Collection Day 2: PS 1 phenomenal in South circuits, Hindi version decent too
2 years, 5 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Collection Day 2: PS 1 phenomenal in South circuits, Hindi version decent too

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Collection Day 2: PS 1, the Mani Ratnam magnum opus is nothing short of grandeur. Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Report The film, its makers announced, grossed a worldwide sum of over Rs 80 crore on its very first day. "The Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan is done decent business in Hindi as it collected in …

Ponniyin Selvan: This is Mani Ratnam’s Game Of Cholas
2 years, 5 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan: This is Mani Ratnam’s Game Of Cholas

Firstpost  

Ponniyin Selvan, at first, feels like it was shot in the same terrain as Ratnam’s other Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer, Raavanan. For better or worse, Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan will be compared to Rajamouli’s Baahubali movies because these action dramas are erected upon the promise of large-scale battles, the important pieces of information that the spies bring in …

Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review: Mani Ratnam film is a visual spectacle that is a little less magical than the book
2 years, 6 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 …

‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ movie review: Epic story gets Mani Ratnam’s royal treatment
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ movie review: Epic story gets Mani Ratnam’s royal treatment

The Hindu  

Ponniyin Selvan: 1, Mani Ratnam's latest multi-starrer, has a unique problem: comparison. Mani Ratnam’s latest period drama, is essentially about a power struggle: Emperor Sundara Chola’s health is failing, necessitating a new leader for the Chola empire. Ponniyin Selvan: 1 Director: Mani Ratnam Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Prakash Raj Duration: 167 minutes Storyline: Who will …

Ponniyin Selvan 1 Review: Mani Ratnam Finally Brings His Dream Alive with a Spectacular Adaptation
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 1 Review: Mani Ratnam Finally Brings His Dream Alive with a Spectacular Adaptation

News 18  

Ponniyin Selvan is a beast that many legends of Tamil cinema failed to tame. The Vikram actor, who was going to produce and act in the film, had even selected his lead cast which included Rajinikanth, Sathyaraj and Prabhu, and wanted filmmaker Mani Ratnam to direct it. The film has a sprawling star cast, including Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, …

Ponniyin Selvan I box office prediction: Mani Ratnam film set for ₹60 cr opening
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I box office prediction: Mani Ratnam film set for ₹60 cr opening

Hindustan Times  

Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: I released in theatres on Friday. All trends indicate that the multi-starrer will break Tamil cinema box office records, most likely emerging as the best-opening Tamil film of the year. As per trade sources, Ponniyin Selvan I had advance booking sales of almost ₹17 crore for Friday. Sources add that if the film gets …

The legacy of the 1950s Tamil novel ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ on which Mani Ratnam’s epic is based
2 years, 6 months ago

The legacy of the 1950s Tamil novel ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ on which Mani Ratnam’s epic is based

Firstpost  

Mani Ratnam’s new movie ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, which is released today, has a huge star cast, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The 1950s historical fiction has a cult following and remains popular even today Game of Thrones could soon take a backseat to Mani Ratnam’s visual extravaganza, Ponniyin Selvan-I — that has hit the big screens today. With the release of the …

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ takes on the ‘book vs movie’ debate
2 years, 6 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 I Box Office Prediction: Advance booking of Mani Ratman film suggests grand opening
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Prediction: Advance booking of Mani Ratman film suggests grand opening

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan I Box Office Prediction: Touted as one of the biggest releases in recent times, the first of the two-part Mani Ratman film is all set to hit the theaters. Mani Ratnam, the maestro who is bringing his epic film 'Ponniyin Selvan: I' to the theatres this week, had earlier attempted to adapt Kalki Krishnamurthy's eponymous novel into a …

Ponniyin Selvan I: Review, Show Time, Ticket Booking for Mani Ratnam's Film, Box Office & Trailer
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I: Review, Show Time, Ticket Booking for Mani Ratnam's Film, Box Office & Trailer

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan I: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan I is all set to enthral the audience on September 30. Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan I cast Vikram Chiyaan as Aditha Karikalan Karthi as Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan Jayam Ravi as Arunmozhi Varman Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini Trisha Krishnan as Kundavai Sobhita Dhulipala as Vaanathi Aishwarya Lekshmi as Poonguzhali Jayaram as Azhwarkadiyan …

Ponniyin Selvan I FIRST review: Mani Ratnam's cinematic saga driven by terrific performance from Vikram
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I FIRST review: Mani Ratnam's cinematic saga driven by terrific performance from Vikram

India TV News  

Ponniyin Selvan I FIRST review: Mani Ratnam's cinematic saga driven by terrific performance from Vikram Ponniyin Selvan I FIRST review: Mani Ratnam's directorial will be released on September 30. Ponniyin Selvan I FIRST review: Mani Ratnam is back in his element as the director of the upcoming historical drama Ponniyin Selvan- I. Read: Chhello Show Trailer: India's Oscar entry 'Last …

Ponniyin Selvan I might register biggest opening ever for a Mani Ratnam film: ‘The hype has been terrific’
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I might register biggest opening ever for a Mani Ratnam film: ‘The hype has been terrific’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s upcoming magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: I, based on the eponymous literary masterpiece by Kalki, has left trade analysts impressed with its excellent advance bookings. Trade analyst Trinath said no Mani Ratnam film in recent memory managed to have the kind of advance bookings that Ponniyin Selvan: I is seeing. Going by hype and the advance bookings, we …

Mani Ratnam: 'Even before I thought to be a filmmaker, Ponniyin Selvan felt like a big feature film to me'
2 years, 6 months ago

Mani Ratnam: 'Even before I thought to be a filmmaker, Ponniyin Selvan felt like a big feature film to me'

Firstpost  

As Ratnam readies the nation for his latest epic Ponniyin Selvan, the maverick movie-maker makes time for an exclusive interview with Firstpost. As he readies the nation for his latest epic Ponniyin Selvan- 1, the maverick movie-maker makes time for an exclusive interview with Firstpost. So even before I thought I would become a filmmaker, Ponniyin Selvan felt like a …

‘Ponniyin Selvan’ audio launch: Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s camaraderie steals the show
2 years, 6 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: Rajinikanth had imagined Sridevi as Kundavai
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan: Rajinikanth had imagined Sridevi as Kundavai

Hindustan Times  

As industry legends like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan attended the trailer and music launch of Mani Ratnam's film Ponniyin Selvan in Chennai on Tuesday, some interesting facts related to the film were also shared on stage. Rajinikanth revealed he also wanted to be part of the film but Mani Ratnam turned down his request. Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan stars R …

Mani Ratnam is first 'pan-India director': Shankar at Ponniyin Selvan event
2 years, 6 months ago

Mani Ratnam is first 'pan-India director': Shankar at Ponniyin Selvan event

Hindustan Times  

Many industry stalwarts reunited at the Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 music and trailer launch event held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Tuesday. As director Mani Ratnam unveiled the trailer of the film amid much fanfare, all from his team members to chief guests Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Shankar praised the filmmaker for his talent and vision. Shankar …

Ponniyin Selvan 1 Trailer Out: Mani Ratnam Film Looks Grand In Scale & Content
2 years, 6 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 1 Trailer Out: Mani Ratnam Film Looks Grand In Scale & Content

ABP News  

New Delhi: The trailer of Mani Ratnam's most ambitious project Ponniyin Selvan 1 is out. The period drama stars an ensemble cast including the likes of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu,Vikram, Karthi, R Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman and R Parthiban. Ponniyin Selvan will have two installments and is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's …

Mani Ratnam's Epic Ponniyin Selvan I Grand Audio Launch Happening in Chennai Today
2 years, 6 months ago

Mani Ratnam's Epic Ponniyin Selvan I Grand Audio Launch Happening in Chennai Today

News 18  

Fans are eagerly anticipating the trailer as Mani Ratnam’s epic drama Ponniyin Selvan I is just a few weeks away from its official release. On September 30, Ponniyin Selvan, a multilingual Mani Ratnam film, will be released in theatres. TOP SHOWSHA VIDEO According to sources, Aishwarya Rai will attend the trailer and audio launch of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ on September 6. …

Ponniyin Selvan I: Fans unimpressed with Vikram, Karthi's new posters, say 'they look fan-made'
2 years, 8 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan I: Fans unimpressed with Vikram, Karthi's new posters, say 'they look fan-made'

Hindustan Times  

The makers of Mani Ratnam’s upcoming magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: I on Tuesday unveiled the poster of Karthi’s character on Tuesday. Fans can make better ones.” Another addressed the production house and tweeted, “Posters are not so good, all look like same, try to focus on quality posters.” Other fans liked the posters and the hype though. Excitement level increasing.” …

Mani Ratnam’s 'Ponniyin Selvan' Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Others Is Set To Release In Two Instalments
2 years, 8 months ago

Mani Ratnam’s 'Ponniyin Selvan' Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Others Is Set To Release In Two Instalments

ABP News  

New Delhi: Mani Ratnam's 'PS-1' is slated for a worldwide release on September 30, 2022 in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. The magnum opus with a stellar cast of Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sarath Kumar, Vikram Prabhu, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram, Prabhu, Parthiban, and Prakash Raj is based on Kalki’s eponymous Tamil novel that …

Mani Ratnam's Magnum Opus 'Ponniyin Selvan I' To Release In September, Details Inside
3 years ago

Mani Ratnam's Magnum Opus 'Ponniyin Selvan I' To Release In September, Details Inside

ABP News  

New Delhi: The first part of director Mani Ratnam's much-awaited historical extravaganza 'Ponniyin Selvan' is to hit screens on September 30 this year, its makers Lyca Productions announced on Wednesday. The film is based on the classic Tamil novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' by eminent writer Kalki.The brilliant story, that revolves around the early life of prince Arulmozhi Varman, who later on …

Shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan resumes in Hyderabad
4 years, 2 months ago

Shooting for Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan resumes in Hyderabad

India TV News  

The latest news reports, about the historical drama, Ponniyin Selvan state that the shoot of the project has resumed after a long gap in a uniquely constructed set in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad. It is almost after nine months that Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has almost returned to a set to commence shooting for his upcoming magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan. Actor …

Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus shoot in full swing in Thailand
5 years, 2 months ago

Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus shoot in full swing in Thailand

Deccan Chronicle  

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is currently shooting in Thailand for Mani Ratnam’s Tamil period-historical drama Ponniyin Selvan. This time, he has moved with his cast to Thailand to shoot in the temples there.” Besides Aishwarya who plays a negative role, Ponniyin Selvan stars Vikram, Nayanthara and Jayam Ravi. But Nayanthara is very much in Ponniyin Selvan and shooting for the film, …

Mani Ratnam scouting for locations in Thailand for Ponniyin Selvan, see pic
5 years, 4 months ago

Mani Ratnam scouting for locations in Thailand for Ponniyin Selvan, see pic

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam along with stunt director Sham Kaushal has been spotted in Thailand scouting locations for his upcoming magnum opus Ponniyin Selva, which will go on the floors next month. The cast so far includes Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Keerthy Suresh, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Amala Paul, Parthiban and Jyothika among a few others. Actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who has …

Mani Ratnam ropes in Amala Paul for Ponniyin Selvan?
5 years, 10 months ago

Mani Ratnam ropes in Amala Paul for Ponniyin Selvan?

India Today  

Even though there is no official statement from Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies about the rumoured adaptation of epic Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan, there is a lot of buzz about the film. Now, Mani Ratnam is apparently in talks with Reliance Entertainment to bankroll his film. The latest rumour is that Amala Paul has been roped in for Ponniyin Selvan. According …

Mani Ratnam's adaptation of Ponniyin Selvan is happening, says producer Dhananjayan
6 years, 1 month ago

Mani Ratnam's adaptation of Ponniyin Selvan is happening, says producer Dhananjayan

India Today  

Renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam has been planning to make Tamil literary novel Ponniyin Selvan into a movie for several years now. Happy finally it will become a reality as a Magnum opus film by Mani Ratnam sir & as an epic web series by @soundaryaarajni soon. #PonniyinSelvan is the most awaited tale on screen pic.twitter.com/BDxAndCOgY Dhananjayan BOFTA February 1, 2019 …

Why Mani Ratnam must resume his dream project Ponniyin Selvan with Vijay
6 years, 3 months ago

Why Mani Ratnam must resume his dream project Ponniyin Selvan with Vijay

Firstpost  

Since Vijay has grown exponentially as a stars and the audience has a renewed interest in historical epics, it is an ideal time for Mani Ratnam to pursue Ponniyin Selvan. The hot buzz in Kollywood is that Mani Ratnam recently invited Vijay to talk about the possibilities of reviving his dropped dream film Ponniyin Selvan. After Bharathiraja and MGR’s projects …

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