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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 …

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‘Blue Star’ movie review: Ashok Selvan, Shanthnu knock it out of the park in this powerful sports drama
11 months ago

‘Blue Star’ movie review: Ashok Selvan, Shanthnu knock it out of the park in this powerful sports drama

The Hindu  

Blame the state of sports dramas, when you hear someone speak of a story demonstrating how sports can bring people together, you are already eager to ask, “What else?” That the genre already loses out on audiences who are irked with knowing who wins in the end, and that even the journey to the showdown often sticks to a template, …

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‘Por Thozhil’ movie review: Sarath Kumar and Ashok Selvan shoulder a brilliant investigative thriller
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Por Thozhil’ movie review: Sarath Kumar and Ashok Selvan shoulder a brilliant investigative thriller

The Hindu  

June 09, 2023 11:58 am | Updated 02:00 pm IST An average person’s body temperature is 37°C and as a dead body loses around one-degree Celsius per hour, checking the body’s temperature at the crime scene will give a rough idea of how many hours back the murder was committed. Such intelligent characters are a product of smart writing and …

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Ponniyin Selvan 2 team responds after film's song Veera Veera is caught in plagiarism row. Here's what happened
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2 team responds after film's song Veera Veera is caught in plagiarism row. Here's what happened

Hindustan Times  

Veera Veera, a song composed by AR Rahman for Ponniyin Selvan 2, has been caught in a plagiarism row. Ponniyin Selvan 2 song Veera Veera has been caught in a plagiarism row. As per an Indian Express report, Madras Talkies denied the allegations and confirmed that Veera Veera was not a copy of the Dagar Brothers’ composition and highlighted that …

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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 – ₹ …

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What Trisha Krishnan Requested Mani Ratnam To Let Her Play Nandini In Ponniyin Selvan
1 year, 7 months ago

What Trisha Krishnan Requested Mani Ratnam To Let Her Play Nandini In Ponniyin Selvan

News 18  

Film director Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: 2 has wreaked havoc in the theatres. But, in an interview, the actress shared that when she requested Mani Ratnam to give her the role of Nandini, the filmmaker replied that only Aishwarya could do justice to Nandini’s character. Expressing her desire to be roped in as Nandini, the actress urged Mani …

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Abhishek Bachchan is all praises for wife Aishwarya's performance in PS 2
1 year, 7 months ago

Abhishek Bachchan is all praises for wife Aishwarya's performance in PS 2

India TV News  

Mani Ratnam presented the second installment of the historical drama Ponniyin Selva on April 28 after the first installment of the film displayed outstanding work. Fans are very excited to see Ponniyin Selvan 2 in theatres due to the ensemble star cast's return, which includes Aishwarya Rai, Chiytaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, and Sobhita Dhulipala among others. Abhishek Bachchan …

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‘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 …

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Ponniyin Selvan 2: Mani Ratnam told Trisha Krishnan to take inspiration from this politician to play Kundavai
1 year, 7 months ago

Ponniyin Selvan 2: Mani Ratnam told Trisha Krishnan to take inspiration from this politician to play Kundavai

Hindustan Times  

Trisha Krishnan is all set to return as Kundavai in the upcoming period drama, Ponniyin Selvan 2. Talking about the brief Mani Ratnam had given her, Trisha told Film Companion's Anupama Chopra in an interview, "He said, ‘think of her’. Trisha also agreed with Karthi when he said one always felt Jaya's intelligence. Trisha is currently promoting Ponniyin Selvan 2 …

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Aishwarya Rai on playing Nandini again after 23 years: ‘Its amazing na ki aisa hua bhi hai’
1 year, 7 months ago

Aishwarya Rai on playing Nandini again after 23 years: ‘Its amazing na ki aisa hua bhi hai’

Hindustan Times  

Aishwarya Rai has opened up about playing a character named Nandini in her 1999 blockbuster Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and then playing queen Nandini in the 2022 Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan I. At a promotional press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday, Aishwarya was asked about playing Nandini again on screen. It's amazing na ki aisa hua bhi hai. Aishwarya …

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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, …

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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 …

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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in heavily-embellished pink ethnic ensemble attends Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer launch
1 year, 8 months ago

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in heavily-embellished pink ethnic ensemble attends Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer launch

India Today  

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attended the highly-anticipated trailer launch event of Ponniyin Selvan 2 held in Chennai on March 29. Several photos and videos of Aishwarya from the trailer and audio launch event of Ponniyin Selvan Part 2 have surfaced on social media. Such a beautiful Queen☺☺#AishwaryaRaiBachchan #PS2Trailer #PonniyinSelvan2 pic.twitter.com/xvb1HtbLxW — Aishwarya as Nandini & Mandakini, PS2 on 28 April March …

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Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya return after celebrating New Year in NYC
1 year, 11 months ago

Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya return after celebrating New Year in NYC

India Today  

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is one of Indian cinema's biggest names. She was spotted at the airport with Abhishek Bachchan and Aaradhya as they returned from their New Year's vacation in New York City. THE BACHCHAN'S ARE BACK Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek and Aaradhya were spotted at the Mumbai airport as they returned to India from New York City where they …

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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 …

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OTT Movies and Web Shows releasing this weekend (Nov 4): Brahmastra, Ponniyin Selvan 1 and more
2 years, 1 month ago

OTT Movies and Web Shows releasing this weekend (Nov 4): Brahmastra, Ponniyin Selvan 1 and more

India TV News  

OTT Movies and Web Shows Releasing This Weekend : The first weekend of November has a variety to offer the fans on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar, Voot Select, Zee5 and others. OTT Platform: Disney+ Hotstar Release Date – 4 November 2022 Directed by: Ayan Mukerji Language: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam Ponniyin Selvan …

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Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: 1 still playing in Toronto due to high demand
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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Karthi Moved As Senior Citizens Watch Ponniyin Selvan I in Cinemas, Credits Writer Kalki for Milestone
2 years, 2 months ago

Karthi Moved As Senior Citizens Watch Ponniyin Selvan I in Cinemas, Credits Writer Kalki for Milestone

News 18  

The Tamil historical drama “Ponniyin Selvan" has grossed over Rs 400 crore at the box office since its release on September 30. The film has the distinct distinction of drawing a sizable number of senior adults to theatres while also performing exceptionally well commercially. Even though the actor Karthi, who plays Vanthiyathevan in the film, is moved by the support …

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Karthi on PS1 bringing senior citizens to theatres: ‘Whole credit goes to Kalki’
2 years, 2 months ago

Karthi on PS1 bringing senior citizens to theatres: ‘Whole credit goes to Kalki’

Hindustan Times  

Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: I has grossed over ₹400 crore at the box office globally in just 11 days. Actor Karthi, who plays the character of Vanthiyathevan in the film, is touched by the patronage of the older audiences but he feels the whole credit must go to the original writer Kalki. Reacting to senior citizens watching PS1 …

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Pushkar-Gayathri don’t think Ponniyin Selvan I affected Vikram Vedha box office: ‘Presence of another big film...'
2 years, 2 months ago

Pushkar-Gayathri don’t think Ponniyin Selvan I affected Vikram Vedha box office: ‘Presence of another big film...'

Hindustan Times  

Vikram Vedha released on September 30. Now, filmmaker duo Pushkar-Gayathri have spoken about if the business of their film, starring Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan, was impacted due to the box office clash with Ponniyin Selvan: I or PS1. Vikram Vedha stands at a gross worldwide collection of ₹103.82 crore, as per production house Reliance Entertainment. Vikram Vedha is …

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Amidst 'Ponniyin Selvan', 'Vikram Vedha', Kannada film ‘Kantara’ Is Getting Rave Reviews From Viewers
2 years, 2 months ago

Amidst 'Ponniyin Selvan', 'Vikram Vedha', Kannada film ‘Kantara’ Is Getting Rave Reviews From Viewers

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Kannada film ‘Kantara’, which released with biggies like Mani Ratnam’s 'Ponniyin Selvan', Hrithik Roshan, and Saif Ali Khan starrer, 'Vikram Vedha', has managed to impress the audience and is enjoying a successful run in the theatres. On Wednesday, BookMyShow took to Twitter to share a post highlighting the success of Kantara as the film received a record-breaking …

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Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan beats Vikram in UK, creates record
2 years, 2 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 …

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

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How Mani Ratnam recreated Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan on screen perfectly in PS1. See comparison with official illustrations
2 years, 2 months ago

How Mani Ratnam recreated Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan on screen perfectly in PS1. See comparison with official illustrations

Hindustan Times  

When Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan was first published, it wasn’t as a novel but as serialisation in the weekly magazine Kalki from 1950-54. In the film adaptation, Ponniyin Selvan: I, Mani Ratnam has painstakingly recreated much of these looks and scenes, making sure to stay as loyal to his source material as possible. For instance, both Aditya Karikalan and the title …

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