The much-anticipated magnum opus, Ponniyin Selvan-1, first part of a two-part multilingual film based on Kalki’s classic Tamil novel “Ponniyin Selvan” directed by Mani Ratnam and jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies is all set to hit the big screen this year. The makers have shared an exciting first look at this mega film.
The story is set in the 10th century during a tumultuous time in the Chola Empire when the power struggle between different branches of the ruling family caused violent rifts between the potential successors to the reigning emperor. It is an adventure story featuring Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sobhita Dhulipala, amongst others in pivotal roles.
The tweet from Lyca Productions read, “Wishing our Chairman Allirajah Subaskaran a very happy birthday! The Golden Era comes to the big screens on Sept 30th! #PS1 #PS1FirstLooks @MadrasTalkies.” The makers took to Twitter to announce the release date of the film on the occasion of Subaskaran’s birthday.
The first look posters feature Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini, Vikram as Aditya Karikalan, Jayam Ravi as Arulmozhi Varman, Karthi as Vandhiyathevan and Trisha as Kundavai.
The film, with music by Oscar winner AR Rahman, is set to release in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, PS-1 is directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is set to come on the big screens on September 30th, 2022.
