Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

2022 [TA]

Action / Adventure / Drama

8
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 78% · 15 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 78% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.5/10 10 38252 38.3K

based on novel or book heir to the throne historical fiction journey history of india 10th century

Plot summary

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

Director

Mani Ratnam Photo
Mani Ratnam

Top cast

Aishwarya Lekshmi Photo
Aishwarya Lekshmi as Poonguzhali
Trisha Krishnan Photo
Trisha Krishnan as Kundavai
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Photo
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini / Oomai Rani
Karthi Photo
Karthi as Vanthiyathevan
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1.5 GB
1280*534
Ta 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
2 hr 46 min
Seeds 3
3.07 GB
1920*800
Ta 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  
24 fps
2 hr 46 min
Seeds 8

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by meramguru 9 / 10

Excellent Novel adaptation

Generally tamil people are so much used to perceive movies of various genre and so they are able to appreciate this content/dialog driven slow burner and can relate to the nuances of the movie .Outstanding work from everyone including cast and other departments overall.Outside Tamilnadu , like North Indian states since they expect an over the top extravaganza in recent times and other grounded screenplay don't engage them and so this might not their cup of tea understandably.The movie is based on politics and all the reviews here are politically motivated as well :) so please don't expect an unbiased review comment and so watch out for yourself :)
Reviewed by sharonnyoroy 8 / 10

PS I won the battle of winning audience's attention

The Common Fiction mood is there in the film that mainly progresses the story in a very different and enfold way . The fiction itself lies on the title of the Film as Ponniyin Selvan son of Ponni ( River Ponni ) is saved by her from drowning and thereafter holds the Title.Rivalry, War and Diplomacy are the stuff that surround the events. There are multiple action scenes. But the main motion is controlled by efficient diplomacy and conspiracy by the people of the royal family and their close ones.The Screening is undoubtedly amazing. Whether it's the entries of the mainstream characters or the presentations of the songs and dance performance.All the characters have their own shade and caliber to get the audience's attention. Each character is connected to each other in some way. And the net is spread in a very beautiful manner through all of them.Very much progressive as a cinematic prologue in its own way.Mani Sir literally insists the audience by his storytelling to think in a way like the dynasty about which the film is. PS I is mostly about knowing the characters and critical assumptions of the audiences.Must Watch to Know a deep Rooted psychology and chronological suspense. Its a film greatly scripted down.And and and Last But Not The Least A. R Rahman's music are just gob smacking.
Reviewed by ThironthoramDude 9 / 10

A brilliant adaptation of a literary masterpiece.

Mani Ratnam delivers a masterpiece yet again. One would have been forgiven for being a sceptic considering the fact that Ponniyin Selvan is an all time classic of Indian Literature and could have forgiven the makers for not living up to the expectations. However, Mani Ratnam and crew delivers aplomb with PS1. Vikram, Karthi and the rest of the stellar cast did not disappoint a wee bit. The screenplay, direction and music holds its lofty standards throughout the movie. The numerous delays that the movie had before finally hitting the theaters now make sense as well as Mani Ratnam did not leave any stone unturned in making sure the audience were treated to a visual masterpiece.Part 1 is a must watch and cant wait for Part 2.
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