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Ponniyin Selvan 1(2022)

7.8/10
Tamil167 mins

Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022) is a 167-minute Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. Starring Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Jayam Ravi. With an audience rating of 7.8/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office, Ponniyin Selvan 1 stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Mani Ratnam
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
30 September 2022
Director
Mani Ratnam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 47m
GudVibe 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

7.8Rating
167Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date30 September 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPS - 1 · PS-1 · പൊന്നിയിൻ സെൽവൻ - 1

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
revengecorruptionfamilyidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Ponniyin Selvan 1

Director-Original Music Composer20 films
Sundara Chozhar-Music Composer10 films
Sundara Chozhar-Original Music Composer10 films
Sundara Chozhar-Alwarkkadiyan Nambi9 films
Sundara Chozhar-Director8 films
Actor-Sundara Chozhar7 films
Actor-Original Music Composer7 films
Sundara Chozhar-Actor5 films
Sundara Chozhar-Actor5 films
Kundavai-Original Music Composer5 films
Sundara Chozhar-Chinna Pazhuvettarayar4 films
Ravidasan-Sundara Chozhar3 films

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