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TheatrePonniyin Selvan: I is a Tamil-language epic action drama directed by Mani Ratnam, co-written with Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan. Produced by Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, it’s the first of two parts based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel.
The ensemble cast includes Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Karthi, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, R. Parthiban, Rahman, Lal, and Vikram Prabhu. A. R. Rahman composed the music, Ravi Varman handled cinematography, A. Sreekar Prasad edited, and Thota Tharani managed production design.
Ponniyin Selvan: I portrays the early life of Chola prince Arunmozhi Varman, who later becomes Emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014). The plot follows Vandiyathevan’s journey across Chola land to deliver a message from crown prince Aditha Karikalan, amidst political unrest managed by Kundavai as vassals and chieftains conspire against the throne.
Since its publication, various Tamil filmmakers had considered adapting Ponniyin Selvan, but faced financial challenges. Shot across India with some scenes in Thailand, the film was originally planned as a single release but split into two parts.
Released worldwide on 30 September 2022, Ponniyin Selvan: I garnered positive reviews and grossed ₹450–500 crore globally, the third-highest-grossing Indian film of that year. It’s currently the fourth highest-grossing Tamil film ever. The film received six nominations at the 16th Asian Film Awards, including Best Film. The sequel, Ponniyin Selvan: II, continuing the story, was released on 28 April 2023.
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
|---|---|
| Story | Kalki Krishnamurthy |
| Screenplay | Mani RatnamElango KumaravelB. Jeyamohan |
| Dialogues | Mani Ratnam |
| Cinematography | Ravi Varman |
| Editor | Akkineni Sreekar Prasad |
| Music | A.R.Rahman |
| Producer | Mani RatnamSubaskaran Allirajah |
| Cast | Vikram Jayam Ravi Karthi Aishwarya Rai BachchanTrisha Prabhu Manrayar GanesamoorthyR. SarathkumarKamal HaasanVikram PrabhuSobhita DhulipalaPrakash RajAishwarya LekshmiJayachitraRashin RahmanAshwin Kakumanu Lal KishoreBabu AntonyR. ParthibanNassarRavichandran SamannaMohan RamanVinodhini VaidyanathanBalaji SakthivelYog JapeeRiyaz KhanArjun ChidambaramGopi KannadasanRaghavan , Shyam Fernando, Vidhya Subramanian, Nimmy Raphael, Vinay Kumar Joseph, Harris Moosa, Bharat Raj, A. Seemon, Ramchandran, Amzath Khan, Suresh Ekambaram, Aswin Rao, Ramchandran, Jaichandran Jayachitra as Sembiyan Mahadevi Rahman as Madhurantakan (Voice-over by Azhagam Perumal) Ashwin Kakumanu as Sendhan Amudhan Lal as Malaiyaman Kishore as Ravidasan Babu Antony as Khottiga Amogavarshan R. Parthiban as Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar Nassar as Veera Pandiyan Nizhalgal Ravi as Sambuvaraiyar Mohan Raman as Aniruddha Brahmarayar Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Vasuki Shyam Fernando as Mahindan Balaji Sakthivel as Vanangamudiyar Yog Japee as Karuthiruman Riyaz Khan as Soman Sambavan Vidhya Subramanian as Vaanavan Maadevi Arjun Chidambaram as Varagunan Nimmy Raphael as Rakkamma Vinay Kumar Joseph as Devaralan Harris Moosa as Kalapathi Gopi Kannadasan as Dambulla Bikshu Bharat Raj as Karka A. Seemon as Ugradevan Suresh Ekambaram as Aadhan Maran Aswin Rao as Kandhamaran Anil Kumar as Pasupathi Shakti Ramani as Kani Raghav Ramchandran Jaichandran Amzath Khan |
| Release Type | Theatre |
| Language | Tamil |
| Production | Madras Talkies, Lyca Productions |
| Budget | ₹500 crore |
| Box Office | est. ₹450–500 crore |
| OTT Platform | Prime Video |
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