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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 …

Tamil Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan

5 months ago

Chokher Bali To Ponniyin Selvan: A Look at Aishwarya Rai's Regional Powerhouse Performances

ABP News

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a name synonymous with elegance and grace, is more than just a stunning face. Aishwarya Rai's journey began not in Bollywood, but with her Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam's epic political drama, 'Iruvar'. Here are some regional films that highlight Aishwarya Rai’s breathtaking talent and stunning looks: Chokher Bali Directed by Rituparno Ghosh and based on Rabindranath …

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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 …

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1 year, 7 months ago

‘Ponniyin Selvan’: Author Nandini Krishnan on translating Kalki’s epic, and Mani Ratnam’s two-part film

The Hindu

Author Nandini Krishnan’s tryst with the Ponniyin Selvan series began at birth. With the first of her 10-part translation of author Kalki’s serialised magnum opus — First Flood — making its way into bookstores across India, Nandini says that she has enjoyed every moment of translating this piece of fiction. Nandini, who first read the books 10 years ago in …

Tamil Book Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan Author Nandini Kalki

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 …

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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

India Cinema Indian Think Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan Different

1 year, 8 months ago

Aishwarya Rai-Trisha look regal at Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer launch; thank fans for 'enthusiasm & love'

India TV News

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Wednesday graced the trailer launch event of Mani Ratnam’s highly awaited epic drama, Ponniyin Selvan 2. The grand event took place in Chennai and the red carpet was dazzling with the stars, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi and Sobhita Dhulipala. Aishwarya plays a double role in the feature, as Nandini and the mysterious …

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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, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan-2 to release on April 28

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: Historical epic action drama Ponniyin Selvan was a major hit this year. Picturised by ace director Mani Ratnam, the first part of the film evoked a good response, grossing more than Rs 500 crore. The second part, Ponniyin Selvan-2, would be released on April 28 next year. A video mentioning the same was shared by the PS team showing …

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2 years, 2 months ago

AR Rahman's quirky reply to Amul topical on 30-year partnership with Mani Ratnam goes viral

India TV News

The Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman and the award-winning filmmaker Mani Ratnam have marked a 30-year partnership with their latest release Ponniyin Selvan 1. The well-known dairy brand Amul, known for its quirky topicals on trending subjects, recently shared another topical celebrating the thirty-year partnership between AR Rahman and Mani Ratnam. The photo was shared on Amul's social media handles …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Amul gives a shoutout to Vikram and Aishwarya Rai's Ponniyin Selvan with a cute doodle. See post

India Today

Ponniyin Selvan was released in the theatres last week and it has received some wonderful word-of-mouth reviews. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the film stars Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan and Shobhita Dhulipala. “Epic film, by Mani Ratnam, Ponniyin Selvan released!” the post caption reads. Take a look at the post here: Ponniyin Selvan is touted to be a …

Film Vikram Ponniyin Selvan Selvan Released

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 …

Film Crore Vikram Ponniyin Selvan Ponniyin Selvan 80 Crore

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 …

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2 years, 2 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 …

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2 years, 2 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, …

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2 years, 2 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 …

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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 …

Film Movie Book Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan Read Reader

2 years, 2 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 …

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2 years, 2 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 …

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2 years, 3 months ago

AR Rahman shares selfie with Ponniyin Selvan I stars Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Trisha; fans enquire about 'budget flight'

Hindustan Times

Friday evening, music maestro AR Rahman shared an epic flight selfie with Ponniyin Selvan I stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai and Trisha. A fan asked, “The more important question, how come this isn't business class or a private jet?” Another commented, “we love a budget.” A fan also noticed how those sitting behind them made an effort to fit into the …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Before Aishwarya Rai, Mani Ratnam wanted Rekha to play Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan

Hindustan Times

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has finally fulfilled his long-time dream of adapting Kalki’s literary masterpiece Ponniyin Selvan into a film after two failed attempts. He has revealed that when he had planned to make the film for the first time in the 1990s with Kamal Haasan, he had plans of roping in veteran actor Rekha for the character of Nandini from …

Film Rekha Play Mani Ratnam Ponniyin Selvan Aishwarya Ponniyin

2 years, 3 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 1 trailer: Aishwarya Rai is surreal, Vikram, Jayam Ravi are Karthi action stars in Mani Ratnam's epic

Hindustan Times

The first trailer for Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 is out. Ponniyin Selvan 1 trailer: Aishwarya Rai plays Nandini in the movie. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's historical epic, Ponniyin Selvan tells the story of the ‘greatest’ empire in India's history, the Chola Empire. Ponniyin Selvan marks the second collaboration of Aishwarya with south actor Vikram after their …

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From pages to screen and back

Chokher Bali To Ponniyin Selvan: A Look at Aishwarya Rai's Regional Powerhouse Performances

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

‘Ponniyin Selvan’: Author Nandini Krishnan on translating Kalki’s epic, and Mani Ratnam’s two-part film

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

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

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

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

Aishwarya Rai-Trisha look regal at Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer launch; thank fans for 'enthusiasm & love'

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

Ponniyin Selvan-2 to release on April 28

AR Rahman's quirky reply to Amul topical on 30-year partnership with Mani Ratnam goes viral

Amul gives a shoutout to Vikram and Aishwarya Rai's Ponniyin Selvan with a cute doodle. See post

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AR Rahman shares selfie with Ponniyin Selvan I stars Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Trisha; fans enquire about 'budget flight'

Before Aishwarya Rai, Mani Ratnam wanted Rekha to play Nandini in Ponniyin Selvan

Ponniyin Selvan 1 trailer: Aishwarya Rai is surreal, Vikram, Jayam Ravi are Karthi action stars in Mani Ratnam's epic