Ponniyin Selvan: News

IFFI to screen 'RRR,' 'Ponniyin Selvan' in mobile inflatable theaters

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will change the way we watch films by introducing mobile theater screenings.

16 Sep 2024

Aaradhya Bachchan

Aishwarya Rai's SIIMA black 'anarkali' look misses the mark again!

Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan made a stunning appearance at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2024 in Dubai on Sunday.

17 May 2024

Athiya Shetty

Sobhita Dhulipala shines in Namrata Joshipura jumpsuit at Cannes 2024

Indian actor Sobhita Dhulipala made a striking debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2024, choosing a jumpsuit over the traditional gown.

25 Oct 2023

Mumbai Film Festival

Jio MAMI Film Festival to honor Mani Ratnam, Luca Guadagnino

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival will honor Indian director and producer Mani Ratnam and Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino with the Excellence in Cinema Awards during its opening ceremony on Friday.

14 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023: 'Darlings' bags most nominations

The nominations for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2023 in the theatrical release, as well as OTT categories, were announced on Friday, with films like Darlings, Monica, O My Darling, Ponniyin Selvan film series, and Kantara leading in most categories.

06 Jun 2023

Box Office

'Pathaan,' 'PS-II,' 'TKS': Top box office performers in 2023 first-half   

The year 2023 started off with a bang as Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan set the tone for a fiercely competitive year in Indian cinema.

31 May 2023

Sobhita Dhulipala

Happy birthday, Sobhita Dhulipala: Best on-screen performances

In a career spanning six years, actor Sobhita Dhulipala has proved that all that it takes is the talent to make a remarkable impact in the film industry.

25 May 2023

Karthi

Happy birthday, Karthi: Films that made him audience's beloved actor

Not many actors would be comfortable entering showbiz with a gut-wrenching film like Paruthiveeran. But that's exactly what makes Karthi stand out from the rest.

19 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is slow amidst competition 

Mani Ratnam is a maverick on celluloid and has directed several modern-day classics, over the years. His recently released magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II has received positive reviews from critics and is loved by many all across the world.

18 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is losing the momentum

Mani Ratnam is having a great run with his films. His recently released magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II has been loved by viewers and has had a humongous box office collection. The film also received rave reviews from critics.

17 May 2023

Box Office Collection

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is on a downhill

Mani Ratnam is genius of a filmmaker. Over the years, he has made some stellar films and his recent release is no exception. Ponniyin Selvan: II has been receiving love from all over the world. The magnum opus has been praised by critics and viewers.

16 May 2023

Money Laundering Case

ED searches Chennai office of 'Ponniyin Selvan' makers

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the office of LYCA Productions on Tuesday in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The search, which is presently underway, is said to have been conducted in connection to a money laundering case.

16 May 2023

Box Office

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' haul drops significantly 

Mani Ratnam is currently the talk of the town, especially after the humongous success of Ponniyin Selvan: II. The duology has been a dream of Tamil cinema for six decades. It received critical acclaim too.

15 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is slow yet steady

Mani Ratnam is one of the most adept filmmakers in India and the director has produced stellar work over the years. His recent directorial Ponniyin Selvan: II has been working like a miracle and it has done quite well at the box office.

12 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' inches toward Rs. 350cr-mark

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is all over the moon!

11 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is stable in second week

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is having a dream run at the box office.

10 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is quite steady

Mani Ratnam is a maverick in his own right and he has translated the six-decade-old Tamil cinema dream on celluloid. Yes, the Ponniyin Selvan franchise was that dream, and now the second installment—Ponniyin Selvan: II—has been raking in huge numbers at the box office.

08 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' crosses Rs. 300 crore worldwide

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has delivered numerous acclaimed films over the decades, and his recent magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is proving to be yet another addition to this list.

05 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' looks solid; anticipating higher collections

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is a prime example of how a box office biggie should perform on weekdays. The film had a great run in its first week and is touted to earn even bigger on weekends.

04 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is quite steady

Mani Ratnam is an adept director and he made the six-decade-old dream of Tamil cinema come true!

04 May 2023

Celebrity

Happy birthday, Trisha Krishnan: Celebrating actor's best performances on screen

Actor Trisha stunned everyone with her performance as Chola Princess Kundavai in Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan film series.

03 May 2023

Mani Ratnam

AR Rahman's composition in 'PS: II' faces plagiarism allegations

Last year, the Kantara makers faced allegations of plagiarism regarding one of its songs. While the controversy ruled headlines for months, a similar allegation has been pressed against one of AR Rahman's compositions for the movie Ponniyin Selvan: II or PS: II.

03 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' minting impressive figures on weekdays

Mani Ratnam is one of the most adept filmmakers of Indian cinema. The director has produced several landmark films and his recently released magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is the latest addition to that list.

02 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' clinches its throne

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is on a roll!

01 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' shines amid positive buzz

Mani Ratnam's recently released film Ponniyin Selvan: II was in buzz ever since the first installment was released in theaters. This film is Tamil cinema's passion project and many have failed earlier to adapt the classic.

30 Apr 2023

Abhishek Bachchan

Why Abhishek Bachchan's feminist remark is winning hearts on Twitter

Abhishek Bachchan often keeps winning hearts on Twitter due to his heartwarming and humble responses.

30 Apr 2023

Box Office

'PS II' box office: Mani Ratnam's historical-drama crosses Rs. 50cr

The highly-awaited sequel to Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: I finally hit the theaters on Friday and witnessed an overwhelming response from the audiences.

29 Apr 2023

OTT releases

'PS II' OTT release: When, where to watch Mani Ratnam-directorial

The second installment of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus film series Ponniyin Selvan was released in the theaters on Friday.

29 Apr 2023

Box Office

'PS II' box office: Mani Ratnam directorial mints Rs. 32cr

After the worldwide success of Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Mani Ratnam is all set to witness the triumph of the film's sequel this year.

28 Apr 2023

Movie Review

'Ponniyin Selvan: II' review: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus is masterpiece

What led to Nandini's bitterness toward the Chola empire, especially for Aditya Karilkalan? Were the Cholas able to save their dynasty? Was Arulmozhi Varman saved from the waters? All these questions were answered with the release of Ponniyin Selvan: II on Friday.

28 Apr 2023

Box Office

Box office prediction: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' will activate minting mode   

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is one of the most anticipated films of this year. After the humongous success of the first installment, fans are finally happy as Part 2 has been released in theaters.

27 Apr 2023

Mani Ratnam

Before 'PS II,' revisiting women of Mani Ratnam's 'PS I'

Mani Ratnam's sprawling, majestic, regal cinematic offering Ponniyin Selvan will be back with its second part on April 28, Friday.

26 Apr 2023

Tamil Cinema

'Ponniyin Selvan: II' global screening details out

Ponniyin Selvan: II is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. The sequel to Mani Ratnam's magnum opus has been in the buzz and it is on the verge of creating a sensation at the global box office.

24 Apr 2023

RRR

South Indian entertainment industry witnessed 96% growth in 2022: Report

In recent years, the quality of filmmaking in India has become synonymous with regional films, that are making waves in the global film industry.

22 Apr 2023

Mani Ratnam

'Ponniyin Selvan: II': Intro video released in Kamal Haasan's voice

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: I left us with many questions: Why did Nandini turn bitter toward the Chola dynasty? Will the Cholas be able to save their throne?

17 Apr 2023

Tamil Cinema

Vikram Prabhu's first look from 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is out

Mani Ratnam is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of Indian cinema. His recent directorial Ponniyin Selvan: I was a blockbuster and fans were eagerly waiting for the historical drama's second installment titled Ponniyin Selvan: II.

09 Apr 2023

Vikram

'Thangalaan': Makers to unveil special glimpse on Vikram's birthday

Tamil actor Chiyaan Vikram has several interesting releases to look forward to this year, including Ponniyin Selvan 2.

02 Apr 2023

Mani Ratnam

Characters to look forward to in Mani Ratnam's 'PS II'

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan I hit the theaters on September 30, 2022, amid much fanfare and opened to tremendous critical and commercial acclaim, setting the box office on fire.

30 Mar 2023

Bollywood Films

Loved Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan-I'? Add these movies to watchlist

An unprecedented scale, big budgets, staggering sets, meticulously crafted action sequences, and a large cast ensemble- what's not to like about historical period dramas?

20 Mar 2023

Tamil Cinema

'Ponniyin Selvan II's first single 'Aga Naga' is out now 

Ponniyin Selvan II is one of the most anticipated ventures. Mani Ratnam awed the viewers with the first installment and it was a huge money spinner at the box office. The pan-India film series is a period drama.

02 Feb 2023

Upcoming Movies

'Thalapathy 67' to 'Ponniyin Selvan II': Trisha Krishnan's upcoming films

One of the leading ladies from the South Indian film industry who has been making a lot of noise in showbiz is Trisha Krishnan. A model-turned-actor, Krishnan became a pan-India favorite since Ponniyin Selvan: I was released in 2021.

22 Jan 2023

Tamil Cinema

Rajinikanth starrer 'Jailer' release postponed, clash with 'PS-2' averted

Rajinikanth starrer Jailer is one of the most anticipated films of 2023, given the buzz it has created since it was launched last year.

09 Jan 2023

Vijay

'Ponniyin Selvan II' to 'Jailer': Upcoming Tamil movies of 2023

With several sequels, most-awaited projects, and big actors' movie releases, 2023 sounds assuring for Kollywood.

07 Jan 2023

RRR

Asian Film Awards: 'Ponniyin Selvan: I' beats 'RRR' in nominations

The complete list of nominees for the 16th Asian Film Awards has been released.

01 Jan 2023

South Indian Cinema

South Indian movies awaiting release in first half of 2023

The year 2022 is over though it might not seem so. It has been an eventful one for South India, as many South movies turned out to be superhit ventures.

31 Dec 2022

Tamil Cinema

'PS-I' to 'Don': Top 5 Kollywood grossers of 2022

It is time to bid adieu to 2022 and welcome the new year.

30 Dec 2022

South Indian Cinema

Year wrap: 2022's best performances in South Indian films

It looks like the year 2022 got over in a jiffy!

28 Dec 2022

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan-2': Makers announce release date with teaser

Fans of the Ponniyin Selvan (PS) franchise can now rejoice!

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