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

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

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 unique […]

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‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’ teaser: Mani Ratnam promises a grand historical epic

‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1’ teaser: Mani Ratnam promises a grand historical epic

The first of a two-part series, the film is slated to hit the big screens on September 30 The first of a two-part series, the film is slated to hit the big screens on September 30 The teaser of Mani Ratnam’s much-awaited magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan: Part One was unveiled today. Actors Suriya, Mahesh Babu, […]

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