Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
87%RT Audience Score: 88%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II is a cinematic masterpiece that leaves the audience in awe of its grandeur and storytelling. The film’s strong acting, costumes, production design, and cinematography all come together to create a fitting portrayal of ambition, greed, romance, and grief. Director Ratnam and his collaborators have successfully adapted Kalki’s epic story into a gargantuan pot-boiler that is big enough to get lost in. What sets PS2 apart is how it humanizes its characters, making them relatable and endearing despite their positions of power. While some may find it a mixed bag, this film is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted epic.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II is a grand spectacle that will leave you wanting more. The acting is top-notch and the costumes and production design are stunning. It’s like Game of Thrones, but with less dragons and more heart. The story is full of ambition, greed, romance, and grief, but what really sets it apart is how relatable the characters are. You’ll get lost in this world and won’t want to leave. Overall, it’s a must-see for anyone who loves epic tales and beautiful filmmaking.
Production Company(ies)
Foreign Language
Distributor
Red Giant Movies
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Limited)
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2023
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby
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Aspect ratio:NA
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Runtime:2h 44m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure/Drama/History
Keyword(s)
starring Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu, directed by Mani Ratnam, written by Mani Ratnam, B. Jeyamohan, Kumaravel, action, adventure, drama, history, Tamil language, box office gross $4.7M, reviewed by Shalini Dore, Anupama Chopra, Simon Abrams, Vishal Menon, Sukanya Verma, Jimmy Cage, Lyca Productions, Madras Talkies, Red Giant Movies, MPAA rating not provided, Nandini, Chola Princes, Emperor Sundara Chozhar, Pandya King Veerapandian, Rashtrakutas, Periya Pazhuvettarayar, Aditha Karikalan, Kundavai, Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan, Mandakini Devi, Ponniyin Selvan, costumes, production design, cinematography.
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend:
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $75,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $75,000,000
Production budget ranking: 562
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $40,387,500
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Aishwarya Rai – Mandakini Devi / Nandini
Jayam Ravi – Arunmozhi Varman / Ponniyin Selvan
Karthi – Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan
Trisha Krishnan – Kundavai
Prabhu – Unknown role
Director – Mani Ratnam
Writers – Mani Ratnam, B. Jeyamohan, Kumaravel
Production Company – Lyca Productions, Madras Talkies
Distributor – Red Giant Movies
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
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Producer(s)
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Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (6) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1)
The acting is strong across the board, while costumes, production design and cinematography all serve to tell the tale fittingly.
May 5, 2023
Shalini Dore
Variety
TOP CRITIC
Ambition, greed, romance and grief. This game of thrones doesn’t overshadow the people playing it.
May 2, 2023
Anupama Chopra
Film Companion
TOP CRITIC
Ratnam and his collaborators stick the landing on their gargantuan pot-boiler, and while Krishnamurthy’s world may not look as grand as it seemed, either in the moviemakers’ heads or on the page, it is big enough to get lost in.
April 28, 2023 | Rating: 3/4
Simon Abrams
RogerEbert.com
TOP CRITIC
What makes PS2 a special film is how we’re always accepting of these characters for who they are as regular people, devoid of the stature their positions come with.
May 5, 2023
Vishal Menon
Film Companion
Ponniyin Selvan: 2 winds up the saga in all its spectacular and sorrowful glory.
May 1, 2023 | Rating: 3.5/5
Sukanya Verma
Rediff.com
It’s a mixed bag and unfortunately not the adaptation that Kalki’s epic story deserves.
April 28, 2023 | Rating: 5/10
Jimmy Cage
Jimmy Cage Movie Reviews (YouTube)…
Plot
In Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, the Chola Princes must battle against the wrath of the Pandyas, the enraged army of the Rashtrakutas, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the vengeful Nandini.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Rotten Tomatoes doesn’t have anything goofy or funny or odd to say about the film Signed in.
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