The trailer for Ponniyin Selvan will release at 9 pm. (Photo; Lyca Productions/Twitter)The trailer and audio launch of Mani Ratnam’s ambitious historical drama Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 is currently being held in Chennai. The film has a star-studded cast that includes Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman and R Parthiban. The teasers, posters and the songs released so far have generated much hype among the audience.
Ponniyin Selvan I tells the story of Arul Mozhivarman (Jayam Ravi) and his ascent to the throne of the Chola kingdom against a coup. The story will be narrated from the point of view of Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan (Karthi), a messenger of Aditya Karikalan (Vikram), who travels through the southern kingdoms to pass on the messages between the Cholas. The teaser of the film also hinted at a romance between Aditya and Queen Nandini (Aishwarya).
The movie is based on writer Kalki Krishnamurthy’s iconic five-volume novel Ponniyin Selvan and the first part will release on September 30. The film also marks Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s return to the big screen after over four years.
"Your effort for the film and to play the role of Nandini is brilliant given that you don't know the language. I am so moved by your performance," says Parthiban.
"I am speaking in all the languages because Ponniyin Selvan is a pan Indian film. Even before loving Suhasini, Mani has loved Ponniyin Selvan. Because of that only he has done this one so well," says Parthiban.
"No one in North knows about Cholas but they will once the film comes out. In Indonesia, Chola Chola song is being heard," says writer Jeyamohan.
Murali of Thenandal Films requests Tamil Nadu government to give tax exemption to Ponniyin Selvan as the film is about our culture and language.
Rajinikanth gives a warm hug to Aishwarya Rai and Mani Ratnam. Vikram touches the superstar’s feet.
Superstar Rajinikanth has arrived for the trailer launch of Ponniyin Selvan Part 1.
Vikram has arrived for the trailer launch of Ponniyin Selvan Part 1. The actor plays Aditya Karikalan in the Mani Ratnam film.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has arrived for the trailer launch of Ponniyin Selvan Part 1. The Bollywood actor plays Nandini in the Mani Ratnam film.
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