Ponniyin Selvan: II

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Ponniyin Selvan: II is a Tamil-language epic historical action drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, co-written with Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan. Produced by Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, it is the second of two cinematic parts based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1954 novel Ponniyin Selvan and serves as a direct sequel to Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022).

The film features an ensemble cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, and R. Parthiban. It continues the story of Prince Arulmozhi Varman and his family as they navigate threats to the Chola Empire.

Initially planned as a single film, Ponniyin Selvan was split into two parts produced concurrently. 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, receiving positive reviews from critics. It was also featured in the Indian Panorama mainstream section at the 54th IFFI.