Ponniyin Selvan: Author Nandini Krishnan on translating Kalki’s epic, and Mani Ratnam’s two-part film

Ponniyin Selvan: Author Nandini Krishnan on translating Kalki’s epic, and Mani Ratnam’s two-part film

Author Nandini Krishnan’s tryst with the Ponniyin Selvan (PS) series began at birth. “I was named after Nandini from the books, you know,” she remarks. With the first of her 10-part translation of author Kalki’s serialised magnum opus — First Flood (Eka by Westland)— making its way into bookstores across India, Nandini says that she […]

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

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

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 day […]

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

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

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 PS: […]

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

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

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 a […]

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‘Japan’: Karthi’s 25th film to be helmed by ‘Joker’ director Raju Murugan

‘Japan’: Karthi’s 25th film to be helmed by ‘Joker’ director Raju Murugan

Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, ‘Japan’ has Anu Emmanuel playing the female lead and music scored by GV Prakash Kumar Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, ‘Japan’ has Anu Emmanuel playing the female lead and music scored by GV Prakash Kumar Actor Karthi, who is currently riding the high from successful outings like Ponniyin Selvan – […]

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‘Sardar’ movie review: Karthi is enjoyable in this generic and message-heavy thriller

‘Sardar’ movie review: Karthi is enjoyable in this generic and message-heavy thriller

The light of ‘Vikram’ does shine brightly on ‘Sardar’ but isn’t eclipsed by it, letting the PS Mithran film to breathe and have its own share of enjoyable portions The light of ‘Vikram’ does shine brightly on ‘Sardar’ but isn’t eclipsed by it, letting the PS Mithran film breathe and have its own share of […]

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PS Mithran: Every disguise of Karthi in ‘Sardar’ has a purpose

PS Mithran: Every disguise of Karthi in ‘Sardar’ has a purpose

Filmmaker PS Mithran discusses working with Karthi in ‘Sardar’, releasing this Friday, and why he thinks films with a ‘twist’ have become obsolete today Filmmaker PS Mithran discusses working with Karthi in ‘Sardar’, releasing this Friday, and why he thinks films with a ‘twist’ have become obsolete today In the age of Twitter, where audiences’ […]

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Why Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ doesn’t disappoint fans of Kalki’s novel

Why Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: 1’ doesn’t disappoint fans of Kalki’s novel

There can be few complaints for zealous fans of Kalki’s novel, as Mani Ratnam’s screenplay is tight and the performances are mostly spot-on, especially Vikram’s fabulous portrayal of Aditha Karikalan’s delusional love for Nandini There can be few complaints for zealous fans of Kalki’s novel, as Mani Ratnam’s screenplay is tight and the performances are […]

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

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

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 a […]

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Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ offered huge scope to me as a filmmaker

Mani Ratnam: ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ offered huge scope to me as a filmmaker

Director Mani Ratnam on his magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how the success of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ opened new doors for him Director Mani Ratnam on his magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and how the success of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’ opened new doors for him Mani Ratnam doesn’t take tags seriously. Mention the tag ‘pan Indian’, […]

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