Ponniyin Selvan I, popularly referred to as PS 1, was the biggest box office hit of 2022. It was directed by Mani Ratnam. The first installment, which debuted on September 30, brought in a total of $400 million globally. The script, the actors’ performances, and the photography of the movie all received high praise. Mani Ratnam’s vision for the movie made everything in it seem larger than life.
As previously said, Ponniyin Selvan would be produced in two parts, with the second one being bigger and better than the first. The big announcement has arrived as Ponniyin Selvan II followers worldwide wait for it. Fans were ecstatic after the makers today officially revealed Ponniyin Selvan 2.
The movie’s producers, Lyca Productions, published a video on Twitter to reveal Ponniyin Selvan II’s release date. On April 28, 2022, PS 2 will release in theatres worldwide. The Cholas will make a comeback and claim to once more smash box office records. Sharing the video on Twitter, the makers wrote, “Let’s get those swords in the air as we await the 28th of April 2023!”
Let’s get those swords in the air as we await the 28th of April 2023!#CholasAreBack #PS1 #PS2 #PonniyinSelvan #ManiRatnam @arrahman @madrastalkies_ @LycaProductions @Tipsofficial @tipsmusicsouth @IMAX @primevideoIN pic.twitter.com/gqit85Oi4j
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) December 28, 2022
The same impressive cast from PS 1 will be present in PS 2. The cast won’t change because the sequel picks up just where the previous one left off. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Karthi, Trisha, and Jayam Ravi plays the key characters in PS 2’s ensemble cast. In addition to these, the action drama from this era also stars Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Lal, Kishore, Ashwin Kakumanu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in supporting parts.
Karthi plays Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan, the orphaned prince of the Vana clan, in the Mani Ratnam-directed film. Chiyaan Vikram plays Aditya Karikalan, the crown prince, while Jayam Ravi plays Arumozhi Varma, also known as Ponniyin Selvan, the future emperor. Trisha Krishnan essays the role of princess Kundavai Devi, while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appears in a double role, as antagonist Nandini and Oomai Rani.
