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Poonghuzhali, having seen the Pandyas, alerts Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar of their infiltration. Meanwhile, in Kadambur, Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar and the other kings propose dividing the kingdom between him and Madhurantakan but Aditha Karikalan opposes and agrees to let go of the domain in favour of Madhuranthakan if he will be allowed to keep his army and conquer lands to the north for his siblings safety. Everyone accepts his condition. Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar departs to Thanjavur for relaying the news to Madhurantakan but Karuthiruman, a rowing man who assisted the Pandyas in Lanka, notifies him of Nandini and the Pandyas’ conspiracy to assassinate Aditha Karikalan in Kadambur. Intending to save Aditha Karikalan, he rushes back to Kadambur while the Pandyas also intrude on Kadambur through a tunnel, which Vandiyadevan also goes through to rescue Aditha Karikalan. Mandakini makes her way to Sundara Chozhar but dies after taking an arrow, which was intended for him; Ponniyin Selvan, hearing his father screaming out of sorrow, gets there, subdues the Pandya assassins, and kills them. In Kadambur, Aditha Karikalan meets with Nandini and asks whey she wants him here. On seeing him face-to-face who can see through her eyes and mind, Nandini’s motivation stumble. Aditha is quick to understand her motives and he requests her to kill him, hoping that it can cool her rage; he says that pain of being away from her tortures him everyday. She is taken aback by his willingness to die. Despite not being able to bring herself to stab him, Aditha Karikalan then takes out his knife and after placing it on to his chest deeply hugs Nandini as the knife pierces into his heart revealing his unconditional love for Nandini. Nandini screams in pain as she does not want him to die despite all the hate he had for Aditha. The Pandyas rush a devasted helpless Nandini out of Kadambur safely. Meanwhile, Vandiyadevan and Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar, who try to rescue Aditha Karikalan, are knocked unconscious by the Pandyas, who take Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar with them away.
Kirubhakar Purushothaman, of The Indian Express, gave 4.0 out of 5 stars and wrote “While the fans of the book might be disappointed with some major deviations from the book, the ace director understands the form won’t let him be entirely faithful to the novel.” Haricharan Pudipeddi, a critic of Hindustan Times, wrote “Apart from the gut-wrenching drama, it’s the exquisite that elevate PS 2 in terms of delivering a larger-than-life viewing experience.” M. Suganth of The Times of India gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and opined that “right until the climax, this doomed romance is what sustains the tension in this tale and drives the characters to make decisions that have far-reaching impact”. Sukanya Verma from Rediff.com gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and stated “Ratnam’s spectacle may be steeped in fiction and fantasy but its entitlement and opportunism feels as real and relevant as ever.”After gaining consciousness, Vandiyadevan mourns Aditha Karikalan’s death and takes his corpse to Parthibendra Pallavan and the other kings, who accuse him of murder; Aditha Karikalan’s maternal grandfather Thirukovalur Malaiyaman seizes Vandiyadevan and Kadambur’s king Sambuvarayar, suspecting them. Aditha Karikalan’s corpse is brought to Thanjavur, where Sundara Chozhar, his family, and the public lament his death. On a ship, Karuthiruman, who is apprehended by the celebrating Pandyas, reveals to a restless Nandini who lost in thoughts of Aditha karikalan, that her father is Veerapandiyan, who assaulted Mandakini and impregnated her, following Sundara Chozhar’s trail; this was the reason why he raised Nandini. When Ravidasan agrees with Karuthiruman, Nandini feels betrayed by every side. Traumatized by the death of Aditha karikalan (The only man she loves and the only man who loves her truly) she drowns herself in Ponni, revealing her unconditional love for Aditha Karikalan. Nambi tells Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar about Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar’s location and he is consequently freed from the Pandyas. While Vandiyadevan is being accused in Sundara Chozhar’s court, Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar returns and discloses the truth. Meanwhile, Parthibendran presumes Ponniyin Selvan to be the mastermind behind Aditha Karikalan’s death and allies with the Rashtrakutas and other rival kingdoms to invade the Chola empire to avenge Aditha Karikalan’s death. Sundara Chozhar is informed of this and lets Vandiyadevan assist Ponniyin Selvan in the forthcoming battle.
Nandini daydreams about Aditha Karikalan by seeing the Tiger Signet ring which was given by Aditha Karikalan to her years before. Later Nandini, Ravidasan and others conspire to assassinate Aditha Karikalan, Sundara Chozhar and Ponniyin Selvan at the same time and Nandini divulges that she plans to kill Aditha Karikalan in Kadambur, where he would be coming; the captured Vandiyadevan, pretending to be unconscious, hears this. Later, he discloses to Nandini that he had seen Oomai Rani, who resembles her and is her mother; and in return, Nandini spares Vandiyadevan from death. Nambi disguises himself and rescues Vandiyadevan, who rushes to meet Kundavai and notifies her of Ponniyin Selvan’s existence; she professes her feelings for him.
Ponniyin Selvan was originally planned as a single film with a budget of ₹500 crore (US$63 million). After principal photography commenced in December 2019, it was reported in January 2020 that the film would be split into two parts, which was confirmed by Mani Ratnam that April. Both parts were to be shot back-to-back, with some sources reporting that the ₹500 crore budget was spread across two parts. In September 2021, production of the first part wrapped, with filming for a few sequences of the second part remaining. Part of this took place in March 2022, with a sequence involving Ravi and Karthi filmed in Mumbai. The remaining patchwork of Ponniyin Selvan: II was filmed in January 2023.
Ponniyin Selvan: II was released in standard, IMAX, 4DX and EPIQ formats in theatres on 28 April 2023 worldwide. It is the first South Indian film to release in 4DX format.
Is Ponniyin Selvan 2 better than 1?
The drama is decent for the most part along with the art design & songs. However, the film feels stretched out in parts due to slow/flat pacing and could use trimming. Better than the 1st Part Rating: 2.75/5 #PS2.”
The digital streaming rights for the film were purchased by Amazon Prime Video for ₹125 crore (US$16 million) and started streaming on the platform from 2 June 2023 in Tamil and dubbed versions of Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. The Hindi dubbed version was premiered from 23 June 2023. The satellite rights of the film was sold to Sun TV.
What to expect in Ponniyin Selvan 2?
In the film Aishwarya’s Oomai Rani saves Arunmozhi several times. It is expected that the second part of the film will revolve around Nandini’s revenge of those who killed her father Veerapandian, the Pandya dynasty king.
In May 2023, Wasifuddin Dagar publicized that “Veera Raja Veera” had been adapted from a 1978 dhrupad composition by the Junior Dagar Brothers without attribution.In the present timeline, Arulmozhi Varman alias Ponniyin Selvan’s presumed death disheartens the empire; Parthibendran Pallavan meets with Nandini on the coast and she manipulates him to misdirect Aditha Karikalan to Kadambur for the apparent well-being of the empire. Ravidasan and other members of Pandya Aabathudavigal wish to make sure that Ponniyin Selvan is dead. Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan and Poonguzhali row with a surviving and severely ill Ponniyin Selvan, who recollects being rescued by Oomai Rani from being drowned in the sea. They chance upon Azhwarkadiyan Nambi and Sendhan Amudhan, who suggests rushing Ponniyin Selvan to Buddhist monks for treatment. They see Ravidasan and his fellow perpetrators approaching and hence, Vandiyadevan misdirects them and gets himself seized. Elsewhere, Madhurantakan proclaims himself as successor to the throne, receives support from Shivan Adiyars and allies with Khottiga, the Rashtrakuta king, who desires to avenge being defeated by Aditha Karikalan in a battle by marrying his daughter.
Is Ponniyin Selvan a flop?
The Kerala Story Box Office Day 11: It Is Now 2023’s 2nd Highest Grosser From Bollywood After Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan! Ponniyin Selvan 1 did a business of over 480 crores gross and compared with it, Ponniyin Selvan 2’s performance is not up to the mark.
The film’s narration was voiced by Kamal Haasan (both trailer and film), Anil Kapoor (trailer)/Ajay Devgn (film), Rana Daggubati (trailer)/Chiranjeevi (film), Prithviraj Sukumaran (trailer)/Mammootty (film) and Jayanth Kaikini (trailer)/Upendra (film) in the Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages respectively. Ponniyin Selvan: II was released in theatres worldwide on 28 April 2023 in standard, IMAX, 4DX, and EPIQ formats where it received positive reviews from critics. The film score and soundtrack were composed by Mani Ratnam’s regular collaborator A. R. Rahman. The audio rights of the film were purchased by Sony Music India.
Is Ponniyin Selvan 2 coming?
The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman, with cinematography by Ravi Varman, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, and production design by Thota Tharani. Ponniyin Selvan: II was released in theatres worldwide on 28 April 2023 in standard, IMAX, 4DX, and EPIQ formats where it received positive reviews from critics. Cached
The movie starts with a flashback, portraying Nandini and Aditha Karikalan’s childhood. A young Nandini and Aditha Karikalan love each other. Kundavai did not like Nandini and doesn’t want Nandini to be her sister-in-law, but Aditha Karikalan and Nandini were sure that their love will last forever and they will get married and lead a happy life. As time passes, one day Aditha Karikalan took Nandini with him to his palace to introduce her to his family and let them know that she will be the future queen of the kingdom as he is going to marry her. Their romance is discouraged by princess Kundavai and Sembiyan Mahadevi, who consequently expel Nandini and her foster family from the kingdom while Aditha Karikalan is at war and becomes unaware of this. When he returns he is shattered to know that Nandini left the place without telling him and started to search for her everywhere. Nandini is said to have subsequently been taken in by Veerapandiyan, the Pandya ruler.She journeys to Thanjavur and confronts Sundara Chozhar, who reveals to her that he had met Mandakini aka Oomai Rani as a young man in Lanka while being chased by the Pandyas and was in a relationship with her before departing to his kingdom and marrying Vanavan Mahadevi. He tried to get back to her but she was presumed to be dead after drowning. Kundavai suspects that Nandini might be her half-sister and asks Sembiyan Mahadevi if she was apprehensive of Nandini and Aditha Karikalan’s relationship because of this; however, Sembiyan Mahadevi tells Kundavai that Mandakini was pregnant with Nandini, nearly two years after Sundara Chozhar’s marriage to Vanavan Mahadevi, revealing that Nandini is not Kundavai’s half-sister, relieving her. Meanwhile, the Pandyas become aware of Ponniyin Selvan’s existence and plot to murder him at the Viharam but Ponniyin Selvan thwarts their attempts. Poonguzhali and Sendhan Amudhan enter Thanjavur’s fort, to which the Pandyas gain access; Mandakini sees this and follows them while Poonguzhali sees Mandakini and the Pandyas. Vaanathi’s uncle Periya Velar lays siege to the fort over Ponniyin Selvan’s death and indulges in a conflict with Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar, the fort’s commander-in-chief, causing a frightened Madhurantakan to escape through a tunnel and take refuge at the Rashtrakutas’. Ponniyin Selvan arrives with Vaanathi at the fort, forging peace between the two armies.
Ponniyin Selvan continues to follow the prince Arulmozhi Varman (who would become the emperor Rajaraja I) and his family as they deal with threats to the Chola dynasty. It was initially intended to be a single film but was split into two parts that were produced concurrently. Joint principal photography for both parts began in December 2019, halting twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ultimately wrapping up on 16 September 2021. The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman, with cinematography by Ravi Varman, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, and production design by Thota Tharani.
Meanwhile, Nambi notifies Aditha Karikalan that Ponniyin Selvan is alive; both Kundavai and Aditha Karikalan hurry to the Viharam, where Ponniyin Selvan is being cured. Aditha Karikalan hugs Arulmozhi aka Ponniyin Selvan and Kundavai. Vandiyadevan then relays to Aditha Karikalan that Nandini intends to assassinate him in Kadambur and requests him to cancel his decision of going there but he discards him and commands Vandiyadevan not to come after him. Ponniyin Selvan tells Kundavai that Oomai Rani, his saviour, bears a resemblance to Nandini. Remembering that her father was disturbed after getting to see Nandini for the first time, Kundavai suspects that he is aware of who Oomai Rani is.A critic from India Today gave 3 stars out of 5 stars and appreciated the film. Nandini Ramnath critic of Scroll.in mentioned the film as having “Mesmerising visuals and memorable characters”. However, News18 gave a mixed review. 123telugu rated the film 3 out of 5 and wrote “Give it a shot if you love watching period dramas”. Manoj Kumar of OTTplay gave 3 out of 5 and stated “Mani Ratnam has done a fabulous job in translating this epic novel onto the big screen”. Srinivasa Ramanujam of The Hindu called it a “satisfying sequel”, saying that “Ponniyin Selvan: II takes creative liberties from Kalki’s material, but the performances and cinematic touches keep you invested”.
Madhurantankan repudiates to fight against his motherland and sides with Ponniyin Selvan, assisting him in the battle. The Cholas emerge victorious. Later, Sundara Chozhar decides to renounce the throne in favour of his only existing son but on the day of the coronation, Ponniyin Selvan proposes crowning Madhurantakan, who adopts the name Uttama Chola. The epilogue reveals that Vandiyadevan and Ponniyin Selvan headed extensive conquests under Uttama Chola’s reign and after his death, Ponniyin Selvan inherited the throne as Rajaraja Chola while the Pandyas were captured and punished.
The distribution rights of the film in Tamil Nadu were acquired by Red Giant Movies. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana distribution rights were bought by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations. The Kerala distribution rights were bought by Gokulam Gopalan’s Sree Gokulam Movies. The North India distribution rights were acquired by Pen India Limited. Lyca Productions acquired the overseas distribution rights.r/Kollywood is a community for fans of Tamil Cinema, web-series, music, and more. Share opinions, news, trailers, designs, songs, videos, reviews, memes, and original content.
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With its many beaches, delectable cuisine and tropical weather, Thailand is among the most popular travel destinations for Indians. The tropical paradise was the perfect backdrop for Ponniyin Selvan: II and the surreal shots in the film are testimony to that. Ashwin Kakumanu, who plays Senthan Amuthan in the film, revealed to Cinema Express that a portion of the film was shot in Krabi. Highlighting the entire filming experience, he said, “My first shot in PS: 2 took place in a boat near an island in Thailand. The boat was constantly rocking due to the changing currents, which affected the camera angles.”Things to do: Krabi is known for its crystal clear beaches, rock climbing, Klong Thom hot springs and water-based sports. Visit Ko Phi Phi, climb steps leading up to the Tiger Cave or revel in the nightlife for a memorable vacation there. Anushka has previously worked with publications such as the Times of India and Being Indian. A graduate from Xavier Institute of Communications, she specialises in entertainment, food and travel. She also likes to write about sustainability and beauty. When not working, you can catch her reading a book, tending to her plants, cooking or playing an instrument. A major part of the film was also shot in the famous Ramoji Film City, which is in Hyderabad. It is here that the kingdom’s courtyard scene, with over 1,000 junior artists, was shot, said Ashwin Kakumanu in his interview. Several Bollywood and regional films have also been shot in this magnanimous complex and it is a must-visit for movie buffs as one can spend an entire day here touring film sets and living their cinematic dreams.
What will happen in Ponniyin Selvan 2?
A massive storm and battle will take place in Ponniyin Selvan 2. In Kalki’s novel, the death of Aditya Karikalan sets off a chain of events that leads to a power struggle for the throne of the Chola dynasty.
Things to do: Spend time at the many beautiful cafes (Coromandel Cafe is a must-visit for all foodies) and beaches (such as Paradise Beach), and spare some time out to visit Auroville, about 20 minutes by road from the town. Visit Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Pondicherry Museum, Basilica Of Sacred Heart Of Jesus, French War Memorial, Manakula Vinayagar Temple and the old Lighthouse to make the most of your stay.
Is Ponniyin Selvan 2 successful?
‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ is a magnum opus that explores the dynamics of the ancient Chola dynasty. The movie earned more than Rs 250 cr globally. Agencies A direct sequel to the 2022 epic period drama ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ the movie is an adaptation of the five-part historical novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy.
Ponniyin Selvan: 2 (Ponniyin Selvan: II or PS: 2) has been garnering appreciation since its big screen release, and now the acclaimed movie is available online as well. The Mani Ratnam directorial is based on the books by Kalki (Ramaswamy “Kalki” Krishnamurthy) and highlights how Rajaraja I of the Chola Dynasty came into power. One of the reasons that people have been loving this masterpiece is its scenic backdrops, some of which are not special effects but real locations in India and Thailand.
Things to do: If you do visit Hyderabad, be sure to visit Charminar and the markets around. Sip on tea and have Osmani cookies at Nimrah, just like the locals do. You can also visit the Chowmallah Palace which will give you an insight into the lives of the Nizams. Not just that, your itinerary should also include a trip to Golconda Fort, Salarjung Museum and the Statue of Equality. Spend an evening at Taj Falaknuma Palace and enjoy the beauty of this palace and its grandeur.
Ponniyin Selvan: 2 has a stellar star cast, including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sobhita Dhulipala, Karthi, Vikram, Jayam Ravi and Prakash Raj, to name a few. PS: 2 and its forerunner Ponniyin Selvan: I were shot simultaneously and many filming locations are common in both period dramas.Back in 2021, the team of Ponniyin Selvan travelled to Orchha to complete a part of their schedule. Trisha Krishnan, who plays Kundavai in the movie, shared behind-the-scenes (BTS) from the shoot on her Instagram stories. Actor Prakash Raj had also posted a snapshot of himself and actor Karthi along with director Mani Ratnam at the Gwalior Airport, saying that the two are heading to Orchha for the film’s shoot.
The town is said to be the only place apart from Ayodhya where Lord Rama is worshipped as a god and as a king, according to MP Tourism’s website. The destination is great for a weekend getaway as it offers peace and quiet.Things to do: Maheshwar Fort, Ahilya Ghat and the Ahilya Fort are famous tourist spots here. Other attractions include boating in Narmada, and visiting the famous holy sites — Kashi Vishveshwar, Dwarkadhish Temple and Rajrajeshwar Temple.Actor Rahman, who plays Madhurantakan in Ponniyin Selvan: II, took to his social media to share that the cast and crew had travelled from Indore to Maheshwar to wind up some portions of the shoot. He wrote, “From Gwalior to Indoor by train. It’s been almost 20 odd years I traveled in a train. Brought back memories. Shared my little funny stories with Mani Ratnam and Ravi Varman. Btw our destination is Maheshwar. Another 2 hours by road. For ponnin selvan shoot (sic).”
Is Ponniyin Selvan 2 a flop?
Is Ponniyin Selvan-2 is Hit or Flop? Ponniyin Selvan 2 is an above average movie like varisu. Sacnilk. Com has announced today that Ponniyin Selvan 2 is a hit in its own capacity based on the collections upto day 21 ww gross 328 c and India net 176 crores.
Answer: The second installment of Ponniyin Selvan, which released on April 28, 2023, begins where the first part ends. So, it is ideal to watch the first movie to understand Ponniyin Selvan: 2.According to a report in Times of India, the team of Ponniyin Selvan: II had a schedule in Puducherry. The Union Territory, located about three and a half hours away from Chennai (by road), is a haven in case you love French-style architecture.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. Amid much fanfare, director Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan 2 released across the world on Friday (April 28). The film is based on the five-part fictional series written by ‘Kalki’ Krishnamurthy.
While ‘Ponniyin Selvan 1’ was all about establishing the characters, PS 2 is about delving deeper into the story and solving the mystery surrounding the Chola throne. The second part of the movie also features Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Karthi, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj among others. The cinematography of the movie was done by Ravi Varman and AR Rahman composed the music.
A Twitter user, Kumar Swayam said, “#PonniyinSelvan2 Review: Brilliance Written All Over It👏 #ChiyaanVikram & #AishwaryaRai were superb & their scenes were🔥#Karthi again shines😄 #Trisha & #JayamRavi were good too👌 Music & BGM Cinematography💯 Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5.”
Where was Ponniyin Selvan 2 shot?
Krabi, Thailand The tropical paradise was the perfect backdrop for Ponniyin Selvan: II and the surreal shots in the film are testimony to that.
However, a few others were not satisfied with the movie and praised Baahubali. Peter Quill, a Twitter user said, “#PonniyinSelvan2 negative reviews everywhere 😕 We again failed to beat Bahubali 😔 It’s time to agree Rajamouli is a GOAT.”This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Barath said, “Clearly winner, Rajamouli should join the mani ratnam academy to know how to craft a movie like ponniyin Selvan. Better than overrated #Baahubali Series ngl.”
K Raj said, “PS 1 was better than PS 2…watched 5 30pm EST show in Imax and most of the audience with me felt the movie is slow and no goosebumps scenes at all…Not a repeat watch content.”
Vinitha Chandrasegaran said, “I agree. #Baahubali was very good but if an epic like #PonniyinSelvan2 could have be done in such a simple and classy way during a pandemic, Why did #Rajamouli waste 5 years of his actors time 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️”
“Don’t compare #PS2 with filmy Bahubali. #ManiRatnam cinema make as feel reality. Not jumping tree to tree..🥱 Do watch. Tamils we have separate standards. 1000cr shits not in our league,” Diya said.
Another Twitter user, Venky Reviews said, “#PonniyinSelvan2 A Satisfactory Period Drama that works in parts! The drama is decent for the most part along with the art design & songs. However, the film feels stretched out in parts due to slow/flat pacing and could use trimming. Better than the 1st Part Rating: 2.75/5 #PS2.”
Taking to social media, Lets OTT said, ” #PonniyinSelvan2 is 100 TIMES BETTER THAN #Baahubali. 🔥🔥 #Maniratnam the master craftsman has done it in style. 🔥🔥 #PS2″While the movie’s early morning show was not scheduled in Tamil Nadu, people from other states and countries where the film was screened in the early morning have already begun to flood social media with their reviews.
