Ponniyin Selvan: I (transl. The Son of Ponni) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language epic historical action drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, it is the first of two cinematic parts based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel, Ponniyin Selvan. The film stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman, with cinematography by Ravi Varman, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, and production design by Thota Tharani. Ponniyin Selvan: I dramatize the early life of Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I (947-1014).
Ponniyin Selvan 1 Telugu movie review: “Ponniyin Selvan” is not being viewed as a movie by Tamil viewers. The novel Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki Krishnamurthy has finally been adapted into a feature film after an almost seven-decade wait and by none other than the legendary director Mani Rat. It is said to be the dream of fifty years. Not only Mani Ratnam, but there were many Kollywood celebrities and audiences who wanted to see the glory of the Chola Empire on screen. Now let’s talk about Ponniyin Selvan Telugu movie review.
Ponniyin Selvan 1 Telugu Movie Cast & Crew
Actor Cast : Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Vikram
- Jayam Ravi
- Karthi
- Jayaram
- Prabhu
- R. Sarathkumar
- Vikram Prabhu
- Prakash Raj
- Rahman
- R. Parthiban
Actress Cast : Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
- Trisha
- Aishwarya Lekshmi
- Sobhita Dhulipala
Ponniyin Selvan 1 Story
Aditya Karikalu (Vikram), the eldest son of Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj), is announced to be the emperor of the Chola empire. In opposition to that choice, all the vassal rulers are united by Palu Vettarayar (Sarath Kumar). Sundara Chola decides to crown Madhurantaka (Rahman) as the new king. After learning about an incident, Aditya Karikalu sends his friend Vallavarayan Vandiya Devudu (Karthi). What did he do?
Box office of Ponniyin Selvan 1
- Budget₹5,000,000,000 (estimated)
- Opening weekend US & Canada $4,018,000 (Oct 2, 2022)
- Gross US & Canada $4,282,000
- Gross worldwide $20,843,701
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Trivia : Director Mani Ratnam and music composer A.R. Rahman did not work with lyricist Vairamuthu on this film, following the latter’s #MeToo allegations and controversy. This marked the end of the longest director-composer-lyricist trio in Tamil Cinema, which began since A.R. Rahman’s debut on Mani Ratnam’s Roja (1992).
Soundtrack Credits
- Ponni Nadhi (Tamil) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Ilango Krishnan Vocals by A.R. Rahman, A.R. Reihana & Bamba Bakya
- Kaveri Se Milne (Hindi) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Mehboob Vocals by A.R. Rahman, Swagat Rathod & Pooja Tiwary
- Chola Chola (Hindi) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Mehboob Vocals by Vishal Mishra & Swagat Rathod
- Rakshas Mama Re (Hindi) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Mehboob Vocals by Shreya Ghoshal, Shreya Ghoshal & Mahesh Vinayyakram
- Devaralan Naach (Hindi) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Mehboob Vocals by Sudeep Jaipurwale
- Doobi Doobi (Hindi) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Mehboob Vocals by Antara Nandy
- ” Bol (Hindi)’ Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Mehboob Vocals by Shreya Ghoshal
- Ponge Nadhi (Telugu) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Anantha Sriram Vocals by A.R. Rahman, A.R. Reihana & Bamba Bakya
- Ponni Nadhi (Malayalam) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Rafeeq Ahammed Vocals by Alphons Joseph, A.R. Reihana & Jithin Raj
- Ponni Nadhi (Kannada) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Jayanth Kaikini Vocals by Nakul Abhyankar, A.R. Reihana & Bamba Bakya