Ponniyin Selvan 1 review and release live updates: The Mani Ratnam film has released in theatres.Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus is out in theatres. Starring Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R Sarathkumar and Vikram Prabhu in significant roles, PS 1 has been in the making since 2019 and in a recent interview, Jayam Ravi revealed that both the parts of the film were shot in 150 days.
Ponniyin Selvais based on the novel of the same name by Kalki Krishnamurthy, which was first published in 1955. Talking about adapting the book into a film, Mani Ratnam told Film Companion, “I think when you converted it (novel) into a script, you have to follow some spine and go with it. My writer told me the best line I heard before the film. He said, ‘Read the book once, throw it away and then you write.’”
Vikram, who plays the role of Aditha Karikalan, the crown prince and the commander of Northern troops in Sundara Chola’s reign, recently spoke to PTI about the ensemble cast and said, “It’s a very rare thing to feel comfortable and not feel threatened by your co-actors. It’s very rare that you want them to excel in what they’re doing and want to keep up with that.” Praising Karthi and Jayam Ravi, he said, “Karthi carries the whole film on his shoulder. The whole story goes through his character… It’s not straight at all, there are so many ups and downs. It’s a crazy trip for him. It’s a trippy character. And Ravi’s character is again something else, very different where he’s so composed and he’s so calm but there’s so much confusion and so many things going on in his head. At the same time, he has to be princely. And so these are roles that as actors you really want to get into.”
Abhishek Bachchan took to Twitter to post, "The day is finally here! #PS1 in theatres today, congratulations to the team who've put in years of hard work & excellence in making this masterpiece. Best wishes on the release! #PonniyinSelvan1 #AishwariyaRaiBachchan #ManiRatnam."
Director Ponram tweeted, "Finally I watched #PonniyinSelvan1 in cinemas, epic cinema Wow super screenplay! Finally, Thanks to the Legend & Ace Director #maniratnam sir and the entire #PonniyinSelvan1 team for making this happen.💚💚💚 A.K, A.M.V and V.D these are all the main grips of the story."
Fans seem me be happy with this Mani Ratnam's magnum opus, PS 1.
Actor Jayam Ravi shared a photo from the PS 1 sets and wrote, "Once a student, always a student 🙏🏼 Thank you guru for believing in me 🤍 #Ponniyinselvan in theatres from tomorrow God bless! #PS1 #Ponniyinselvan #Manirathnam sir."
Actor Arun Vijay tweeted, "Wishing our pride #Mani sir @arrahman sir, @chiyaan sir, @actor_jayamravi brother & @Karthi_Offl brother and all the other cast & crew a spellbinding success on creating and being part of our magnum-opus #PS1 🔥👍🏽 Let's watch it in theatres and celebrate!!❤️ @LycaProductions."
"#ps1 is epic!!! First day first show! And I’m going again.The kind of historical/ period film we crave… cinema and story telling at its bestest, Amazing performances, music, cinematography! my heart is racing!!!! Go watch it in every language #manisir is a true true genius," she tweeted.
'This grandeur has to be watched on the big screen only!," tweeted the makers.
@chakara_17 tweeted, "#PonniyinSelvan by #ManiRatnam is a cinematic masterpiece, a grand visual spectacle. It’s the perfect blend of mainstream cinema with purist elements, and stunning staging! Here is a 🧵 on why #PS1 is the best magnum opus from Tamil cinema."
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Dr. Dhananjayan tweeted, "#PonniyinSelvan is a brilliant teamwork led by #ManiRatnam sir @arrahman @sreekar_prasad DoP #Ravivarman #ThottaTharani & others. Every Tamil will be proud of this Epic film from @MadrasTalkies_@LycaProductions. Narrated so well. Don't miss to experience in Theatres 👏🏆😇."
A fan @Nn84Naganatha shared, "#PonniyinSelvan blockbuster 💥💥Being a person who have not read d book or tried to kno wat d story was before watching and i Enjoyed it. Super work by #ManiRatnam. Tis is going to b d Next big thing frm Kollywood in terms of collections..💯."
A user @Darktoevsky shared on Twitter, "Period film with zero western influence soo rooted,original,mostly live locations. First of its kind in South Indian Cinema. #PonniyinSelvan."
A Twitter user @dp_karthik shared, "Just enjoy #PonniyinSelvan as a standalone film. If you start to compare with other films, Then you will miss this saga. Having a good first half is doesn’t enough. Even a slow paced second half will work but having an average climax will makes the entire look of the film down."
Actor Jayam Ravi shared a photo from the PS 1 sets and wrote, "Once a student, always a student 🙏🏼 Thank you guru for believing in me 🤍 #Ponniyinselvan in theatres from tomorrow God bless! #PS1 #Ponniyinselvan #Manirathnam sir."
Production company Kavithalayaa tweeted, "Thanks to the entire #PonniyinSelvan1 team for making this happen!!👍 May this be the historic success of Indian cinema 🙏."
A Twitter user @DeaDu_ shared, "#PonniyinSelvan - Well made period drama.. No wonder why many actors wanted to do Vanthiyethevan.. Loved every bit of it.. Was super thrilled to get to know about each nd every character as d story moves.. Even d final face reveal got me excited.. A Visual Grandeur.. EPIC!!! 😍🔥."
Ramesh Bala tweeted, "#PS1 [4.5/5] : An Epic Screen Translation of #Kalki 's Great Novel..Story and screen play have enough twists and turns that are interesting and transport to Chola Great Dynasty..Only Dir #ManiRatnam could have done this.."
"#PonniyinSelvan1 FDFS Begun with a Housefull show in your Fans Fort RKP Cinemas 💥Audience Response Vera level 😍," read a post.
Actor Karthi took to Twitter to share, "A Never before cinematic experience. Absolutely stunning presentation by #ManiRatnam sir,
@arrahman sir, @dop_ravivarman sir, @sreekar_prasad sir, Tharani sir and the sound department. Honoured to be a part of this magnum opus @LycaProductions. Our pride #PonniyinSelvan. #PS1."
"Big strength and advantage of Ponniyin Selvan part 1 is second half is more engaging than first half ..That's why we are seeing full positive feedback from people. If 2nd half wins movie wins 🏆 👏 #Ps1 bo records🔥💯🥵," wrote a fan @Sureshmoorthy17.
A Twitter user @manikbasha2197 shared some advice, "One kind advice for people who are going to watch #PonniyinSelvan1 - don't expect it to be a Bahubali or KGF. The original novel's story isn't such too. It's at heart, a political drama set in the time of Cholas, with many players involved, along with action and grandeur."