Ponniyin Selvan 1, or PS 1 as it was affectionately referred to by Maniratnam, was his dream project. Released on September 30, 2022, the film received little attention despite being directed by Maniratnam. But once the movie was out, attitudes shifted, and good buzz spread quickly across the country. PS 1, however, shot straight to the top of Tamil movie charts. The creators have fixed the release date for the sequel at April 28, 2023.
Story
At the end of PS 1, after a battle with Pandiyas, Arulmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) and Vandhiyathevan (Karthi) drowned in the ocean. In the first film, fans were confused to see Aishwarya Rai’s face in the closing credits as Oomai Rani.
It’s no secret that the release of PlayStation 2 (PS 2), which will be more powerful than its predecessor, has people all around the world counting down the days until its debut. On April 28, 2023, the film will be released to the public. If you want to see the whole movie, you’ll have to wait till it’s in theatres. After that, you can watch it on an over-the-top service. Amazon Prime Video acquired the digital rights to PlayStation 2 and made the picture available on their service 60 days after its theatrical release.
No new actors or actresses have been cast for PS 2, but they will return for Ponniyin Selvan. Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, R Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahma, Radhakrishnan Parthiban, Prabhu, and Mani were all in PS 2. Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran produced the film through their respective companies, Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies. The cinematography was directed by Ravi Varman, and the score was composed by AR Rehman.
It’s no secret that the release of PlayStation 2 (PS 2), which will be more powerful than its predecessor, has people all around the world counting down the days until its debut. On April 28, 2023, the film will be released to the public. If you want to see the whole movie, you’ll have to wait till it’s in theatres. After that, you can watch it on an over-the-top service. Amazon Prime Video acquired the digital rights to PlayStation 2 and made the picture available on their service 60 days after its theatrical release.
Mani Ratnam made both PS 1 and PS 2 in a brisk 150 days, saving the company a tonne of cash. Given that the source indicates that the PS2’s budget was boosted for higher visual effects, we can probably estimate that it cost roughly 350 crores to make. However, PS 1 earned the greatest money of any Tamil movie at almost 400 crores. The public now has sky-high expectations for the PlayStation 2, and experts anticipate it will sell incredibly well on its debut day.
The acting and narrative in PS1 were praised by critics, who gave the film a 7.8/10 rating out of a possible 10. Audiences and critics alike are expecting great things from PS2 now that it’s out in theatres, and they’re crossing their fingers for a strong reception from audiences and good numbers at the box office.
Ponniyin Selavn 1 was a huge hit across all of India, but especially in Chennai. To put it simply, it was one of the most successful Tamil movies ever. Ponniyin Selvan Part 2 will be released on April 28, 2023, and it will be excellent. As Maniratnam does his magic, you will be blown away by the visual spectacle.