Ponniyin Selvan 1(2022)
Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022) is a 167-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring R. Sarathkumar, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Jayam Ravi, the film was widely praised by audiences. With a well-received audience rating of 7.8/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office.
Ponniyin Selvan 1 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon MX Player since 1 January 2023.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon MX Player
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 30 September 2022
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
The Chola kingdom faces threats from inside and out. With the royal family scattered, a messenger must try to unite them and protect the realm. His task is complicated by a vengeful former lover of the crown prince, who is conspiring to destroy the empire.
“A kingdom divided. A messenger must unite it.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ponniyin Selvan 1
Cast reunions in this film: Mani Ratnam & A. R. Rahman (20 films together), Prakash Raj & Trisha Krishnan (15 films together), Prakash Raj & A. R. Rahman (10 films together), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & A. R. Rahman (10 films together), Prakash Raj & Jayaram (9 films together), and Prakash Raj & Mani Ratnam (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ponniyin Selvan' translates to 'The Son of Ponni', referring to the river Kaveri, which is poetically called Ponni in Tamil literature.
- Mani Ratnam first planned to adapt this novel in the late 1990s, but the project was delayed for over two decades.
- Composer A.R. Rahman recorded parts of the film's score with a 120-piece orchestra in Budapest, Hungary.
- Actor Vikram, who plays Aditha Karikalan, initially learned horse riding for the role but many riding scenes used a body double for safety.
- The film features over 10,000 specially crafted costumes, with fabrics and designs researched to match the Chola period.
- It became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2022 in India, earning over ₹500 crore worldwide across both parts.
- Many outdoor scenes were shot at UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.