Are you aware that Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Ponniyin Selvan 2 are among the highest-budget movies ever in Tamil cinema? Yes, and the hype around these movies is kinda worth looking at how well the budget has been spent on making top-class movies in the Tamil cinema. Ponniyin Selvan 1 came out in 2022, and the very next year, we saw Ponniyin Selvan 2’s release, and it was epic. And if you’re looking forward to watch both of these movies or just the Ponniyin Selvan 2 part, then here we’re about to tell you where you can watch it online along with other details like which actors are starring in this one, who’s the director, what was the total budget, and things like that.
| Detail | Information |
| Release date | 28 April 2023 |
| Where Available to Watch Online | Amazon Prime Video (from 2 June 2023) |
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
| Actors in Lead Roles | Vikram; Aishwarya Rai Bachchan; Ravi Mohan; Karthi; Trisha Krishnan |
| Budget | ₹250 crore (Part II); ₹500 crore (combined) |
| Genre | Epic historical action drama |
Theatrical and OTT Release
Ponniyin Selvan 2 was released in theatres on 28 April 2023. And just in case you’re wondering, well yes, the movie also came out in mass editions, IMAX, and 4DX. The film began streaming on Amazon Prime Video from 2 June 2023 in Tamil as well as South Indian dubbed languages after its theatrical release. And sure enough, the Hindi version followed from 23 June 2023.
Cast and Characters
Well, the main hype of this movie is that it is kinda star-studded. How? Oh, well, Vikram portrayed the role of Aditha Karikalan, the war prince. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan played the dual roles of Nandini and Mandakini. Ravi Mohan (Jayam Ravi) portrayed the role of Arulmozhi Varman, the would-be emperor of Chola. Karthi portrayed the role of Vandiyathevan, and Trisha portrayed the role of Princess Kundavai. Jayaram, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and so many others feature in the supporting cast.
Director and Creative Team
Mani Ratnam, Elango Kumaravel, and B. Jeyamohan penned the script of the film. The production was done by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions. A. R. Rahman did the music, Ravi Varman the cinematography, and the editing work was done by A. Sreekar Prasad. Thota Tharani was responsible for production design.
Storyline
The movie actually picks up from where it left off in Part 1. The narrative pursues Prince Arulmozhi Varman and his clan with a sequence of political intrigue, betrayals, and brutal wars for the throne of Chola. It also pursues the emotional trajectory between Aditha Karikalan and Nandini, lending the overall drama a broader complexity. And that is precisely what is one of the main selling points of this movie overall.
Budget and Box Office
Ponniyin Selvan 2 was made on a budget of approximately ₹250 crore. The budget for both movies was nearly ₹500 crore. Amazon Prime Video acquired the streaming rights for approximately ₹125 crore. The movie had collected nearly ₹345 crore worldwide at the box office, one of the highest-grossing Tamil movies of 2023.
