Starting with a note to the fans – This is a historical drama which should never be compared to Bahubali. Ponniyin Selvan is completely based on a historical novel written by an iconic Tamil writer, Kalki Krishnamurthy, whereas Bahubali is an imagination. Although the movie created a little disappointment amid the book lovers due to its deviation from the book, the Legendary director never ceases to amaze the audiences with his true essence and twists while staying true to the novel. It is Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan with Mani Ratnam’s magical twists. While Ponniyin Selvan 1 is more of an introduction to most of the novel’s characters with beautiful scenes, the sequel, Ponniyin Selvan 2, is grandeur and complete in every aspect.
Ponniyin Selvan 2 begins with the flashback story of young Aditha Karikalan and Nandhini. This, then, leads to the climax of part 1, where Arunmozhi Varman and Vanthiyadevan are drowned into the sea. When Vanthiyadevan learns about the mastermind behind crashing the Chola Kingdom, he tricks Nandhini to spare his life. The return of Arunmozhi Varman, who is presumed to be dead, dissipates the plans. On other hand, Aditha Karikalan gets ready to face Nandhini, who is staying true to destroy the entire Chola Dynasty.
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Vikram as Aditha Karikalan and Aishwarya Rai as Nandhini steal the show. Especially, the meet-up of these two at Kadambur Palace creates the tension amid the audiences as to what happens next. This will be one of the best cinematic scenes in Indian Cinema. The chemistry between them, their impeccable acting, the best visuals and the BGM make the scene more intense and enthralling. On the other hand, Trisha as Kundavai and Karthi as Vanthiyadevan meet on an Island and their romantic exchanges with beautiful melody have our hearts.
Jayam Ravi as Arunmozhi Varman with more screen space in the sequel shines and satisfies the audiences with his pinnacle acting. His portrayal of Arunmozhi Varman will be the best of his career. Every actor of the movie plays their part well that the audiences left no choice but to love them for their detailed perfection. Speaking of action sequences, they are more realistic and exuberant.
When you are used to the Legendary directorial of Mani Ratnam, you will be falling in love with every frame of this historical movie, irrespective of you being a book lover or not. It is he who brings the characters to life from the epic novel and creates the eagerness amidst all. Director Mani Ratnam excels in creating a five-volume-novel into a flawless movie in two parts with his touch, for which, he has to be applauded. He stays true to the novel as he brings the best out of every actor to nail their characters.
Be it Aishwarya Rai’s blood-thirsty eyes or Trisha’s smartness, they are undeniably the best. Vikram is just born to act as Aditha Karikalan and it cannot be resisted. Likewise, Karthi and Jayam Ravi leave a great impact amid the fans with their acting. Last but not the least, AR Rahman sets the bars high with his majestic background score. The movie has the best background score which wows audiences especially during the climax sequence. The politics and emotions play a major part in the sequel movie.
Well, Ponniyin Selvan 2 makes the audiences stick to their seats and they never want the movie to end. It is 70 years dream of Tamil Cinema that comes true today. Thanks to Mani Ratnam and the entire crew who make it possible. This is a movie to be celebrated and treasured in the History of Filmmaking. Booked your tickets yet? This is a movie that you should never miss watching in theatres.
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