Ahead of release, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ cast speak about camaraderie while working on the project and Mani Ratnam’s vision

[ad_1] The cast of Ponniyin Selvan:2 taking a selfie during a promotional event held in Chennai on Thursday. | Photo Credit: M. SRINATH Following whirlwind promotional tours across the country, it was only fitting that the cast of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan:2 came together in the city on Thursday to speak about the film a […]

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Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ will shine more than the first film; that was just an introduction

[ad_1] After the phenomenal success of Ponniyin Selvan 1, the Cholas are back for the sequel. With stakes higher than ever, the team promises that there’s a lot in store with Ponniyin Selvan 2, set to be released on April 28. Right now, Mani Ratnam’s cast of A-listers is travelling across the country to promote […]

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‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ trailer: Mani Ratnam’s epic returns for final flourish

[ad_1] A still from ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2’ The trailer of Ponniyin Selvan 2, the much-anticipated second instalment of Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus, was released by the makers today during a grand trailer launch event in Chennai. The Ponniyin Selvan films are based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s popular novel on the life of Raja Raja Chozhan. With […]

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Vels Film International announces new films with Jayam Ravi and Jiiva

[ad_1] Photos from Vels International’s public listing event | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The production banner Vels Film International has gone public and at an event celebrating the listing, the company’s head honcho Ishari K Ganesh spoke about his upcoming ventures.  The producer stated that his production house has five completed films that are ready to release. […]

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‘Agilan’ movie review: Jayam Ravi can’t save this mishmash of ideas watered down by insipid writing

[ad_1] Jayam Ravi in a still from ‘Agilan’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For a country that takes pride in never invading or usurping foreign land after independence, our films ironically, do take water bodies for granted. After Duraisingam established that “Indians are the Kings of the Indian Ocean” at the end of Singam 2, […]

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Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ to release on April 28, 2023

[ad_1] Jayam Ravi in ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 2’ The second part of Mani Ratnam’s ambitious Ponniyin Selvan franchise will be released on April 28, 2023. The announcement was made earlier today, with the caption “Cholas Are Back’” on social media by production houses Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions. Ponniyin Selvan: 1, which released in September 2022, […]

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‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ movie review: Epic story gets Mani Ratnam’s royal treatment

[ad_1] Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it a cinematic touch, thanks to some powerhouse performances from his all-star cast Kalki’s source material of ‘PS:1’ is rich with myriad characters, and Mani Ratnam gleefully picks them all up to give it […]

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Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ takes on the ‘book vs movie’ debate 

[ad_1] While books and movies are different media — oranges to apples — the ultimate aim is to engage the reader or audience, and give them a unique experience While books and movies are different media — oranges to apples — the ultimate aim is to engage the reader or audience, and give them a […]

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‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part One’ trailer: Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus set to spellbind audiences

[ad_1] Starring the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi and Karthi in important roles, ‘PS1’ is set for release on September 30 Starring the likes of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayam Ravi and Karthi in important roles, ‘PS1’ is set for release on September 30 The trailer for Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin […]

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