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Ponniyin Selvan 2 review: Mani Ratnam finally takes some creative liberty and it works

Ponniyin selvan 2 movie review: mani ratnam’s ponniyin selvan 2 will have polarizing views. while the fans of the book might be disappointed with some major deviations from the book, the ace director understands the form won't let him be entirely faithful to the novel..

Budget is often cited as the reason for Tamil cinema taking decades to adapt the masterpiece, Ponniyin Selvan. While it is partly true, the verbose nature of the novel doesn’t sit well with the visual medium that’s cinema. It took time before the Tamil cinema produced someone like Mani Ratnam, who has a sensibility for both mediums and could bridge the gap. In the first film, Mani vehemently stayed faithful to Kalki Krishnamurthy’s books, which came at the cost of the film being called choppy. While it appeased the ardent fans of the books, there was also a lingering question why Mani didn’t take some liberty with Kalki’s book, a historical ‘fiction’ with few evidence-based facts.

After watching Ponniyin Selvan 2, one can say that the first part was Mani’s way of introducing and establishing the epic, where he didn’t shy away from using screen time for lavish song sequences. In the second part, he is bolder and deviates majorly from the books. Here, Mani Ratnam, the filmmaker, is more faithful to his craft than to the written material. This makes Ponniyin Selvan 2 better cinema, and superior to its first part.

In the age of green screens and visual effects, Ponniyin Selvan is one of the biggest achievements in Tamil cinema because it strives to be real. The film opens with a mesmerizing prologue, a flashback to Aditha Karikalan ( Vikram ) and Nandini’s ( Aishwarya Rai ) teen years. This scene needs imagination, and Mani Ratnam has that in oodles. The director makes you believe that Nandini and Karikalan must have met just like this. She would, of course, have walked past him at the riverbank with that arduous smile, while he was seated on the horse, smirking. It all happened. Good cinema makes you believe it. You can’t get there only by grand sets and CGI, and Mani Ratnam knows that. He wins you over by setting the film in such exotic locations and makes you buy his imagination of Chola Desam. It might not be true, but truth is not the only point of art.

After showing what happened to Nandini, the film resumes the story of Arulmozhi Varman. After being rescued by Oomai Rani from the ocean, he is now severely ill. Vallavarayan Vandhiyadhevan (Karthi) and Poonguzhali (Aishwarya Lekshmi) decide to take him to a Buddhist monastery, where he can be cured. Meanwhile, Nandini along with Pandians decides to kill Sundara Cholar (Prakash Raj) and Aditha Karikalan on the same day. She invites Aditha Karikalan to Kadambur Fort on the pretext of cutting a deal with Madhurandhagan (Rahman), who has formed a rebellion claiming the throne of the Chola kingdom.

Learning about the plans, Vandhiyadhevan passes on the message to his beloved Kundhavai (Trisha) in another mind-blowing sequence. Tamil cinema seems to have forgotten how to show great moments of love, and the ace filmmaker reminds us what can be done with just a few close-up shots and short dialogues. Of course, one also needs AR Rahman to complement it. Vandhiyadhevan is blindfolded and put on a tiny island. Kundhavai interrogates (or should I say plays?) him. She slowly circles him and bothers him with a sword. Vandhiyadhevan cannot see his captor, but he knows. This is all foreplay sans kisses and touches. Still, it makes up for the most tantalizing moment in recent Tamil cinema.

Sadly, we don’t get more romance from this couple, which feels as breezy as the song Aga Naga. However, we are thrown into the deep end of the storm of passion between Nandini and Kariakalan. It is fierce, deadly, and the textbook definition of toxicity. It might be strange that both Ponniyin Selvan books and films spend more time on this love affair than the titular character. However, it makes sense because if Aditha Karikalan heeded Nandini’s plea and spared Veerapandiayan, he wouldn’t be carrying the guilt that kills him from within. He would have been sane enough to rule the kingdom. After all, he is the Pattathu Ilavarasan (Prince). If not for his complex love, there is no drama and no Ponniyin Selvan.

Aditha Karikalan, even after knowing about the ploy of Nandini, goes to Kadambur fort for a final showdown with the only love of his life. Vikram and Aishwarya bring about all the complexities of this strange relationship, which is a dangerous cocktail of passion and vengeance. Here are two people who have brought out the worst in each other all their lives and are still unable to hate each other. The scene is perhaps the crescendo of Ponniyin Selvan 2. The flashes of Aishwarya screaming and lit by lightning is a sight that does perfect justice to the end of the most formidable and enigmatic character of Ponniyin Selvan.

Indeed, there are shortcomings in the film. It is hard to fathom how someone who hasn’t read the book will follow the story. Ponniyin Selvan doesn’t have a conventional film structure because, with so many branching storylines, it can’t. It is not just about Ponniyin Selvan. It is also about Aditha Karikalan, and it is also about Vandhiyadhevan. The structure ends up being messy and hard to catch up with. However, look at how brilliantly Mani Ratnam achieves the essence of each character with a few short scenes, which are not even part of the book. Look at how Ponniyin Selvan deals with the ploy to kill him in the Buddhist monastery. It is his righteousness and unwavering moral code. He is not a fierce fighter like his brother Aditha Karikalan, but he is a leader, who knows the right course of action at every instance. That is far more heroic than the sword-fighting, and that’s why Mani Ratnam makes Arulmozhi Varaman’s depiction restrained because that’s his essence.

The end is shockingly different from the books, and that is going to be one of the scathing criticisms against the film from the purists. Along with it, the complaints will also be about the underrepresentation of beloved characters like Poongukuzahli and Vaanathi. That’s the cost of translation. That’s the cost Mani has paid for being true to his craft. It will take another minute for someone to arise from Tamil cinema to make perhaps a series that would do more justice to the sprawling novel, but till then we have Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan.

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Article by Nanda Gopal Published by GulteDesk --> Published on: 6:48 pm, 28 April 2023

  |   Historical, Drama   |   28-04-2023

Cast - Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Sobhita D, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prabhu, Jayaram, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj & others

Director - Mani Ratnam

Producer - Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran

Banner - Lyca Productions, Madras Talkies

Music - AR Rahman

Kalki Krishnamurthy’s five-part novel series Ponniyin Selvan is adapted into film with the same name by maverick filmmaker Mani Ratnam and made into two parts. The film has a stellar cast – Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Jayaram, Sarath Kumar, Vikram Prabhu. While the first part drew mixed reception in Telugu, let’s delve into the second part and find out.

Madhurantaka Chola (Rahman) wants to take over the reigns of Chola dynasty against his parents will. Pedda Paluvettaraiya along with Samanta kings conspire against Aditya Karikala (Vikram) to dethrone him and grab the Chola dynasty. Aditya is in shock of Arun Moli aka Ponniyin Selvan’s feared death in sea tragedy. Huge relief comes with the safe return of Arun Moli. Spy Vallavaraya (Karthi) plays a crucial role in this. But Aditya vows to take revenge against the people behind the conspiracy against Arun Moli.

Pandyas with the help of Paluvur Queen Nandini (Aishwarya Rai) hatch a plan to eliminate Chola Kings – Sundar Chola (Prakash Raj), Aditya Karikala (Vikram) and Arun Moli aka Ponniyin Selvan (Jayam Ravi). Nandini being Aditya’s former lover, he could not say no when she invited him to Kadambur. Despite knowing that Nandini conspired against his murder, Aditya Karikala goes to Kadambur where he dies. The story is all about how Arun Moli and Vallavaraya (Karthi) wipe out the enemies and retain the Chola dynasty.

Performances

Ponniyin Selvan 2 has an ensemble cast and their brilliant performances. Of all, Vikram and Karthi deliver knockout performances as Aditya Karikala and Vallavaraya. While Vikram shows myriad emotions involving anger, love and sadness, Karthi’s role too goes through various ups and downs. His character has a funny side but there is a depth and motive behind his words, actions. From loyalist to the King to becoming suspect in King’s murder, his character journey is nice. Jayam Ravi is decent in titular role Ponniyin Selvan. The story revolves around his character.

Aishwarya Rai lives up to her charm and high expectations of her. Her character Nandini has negative shades and she pulls it off well. She is seen in a dual role. Aishwarya also plays aged woman and speech-impaired Mandakini, mother of Nandini. She does justice to both the roles. Sobhitha Dhulipala is alright as princess Vanathi who is the love interest of Prince Arun Moli. However, she has very little scope to perform. Aishwarya Lekshmi as Poongulali also has brief portion, but she delivers what is expected of her.

Vikram Prabhu turns Parthi Sarathkumar as Pedda Paluvettaraiya got an important role and he does a decent job. Parthiban as Chinna Paluvettaraiya gets sidelined in this vast story. Prakash Raj as patriarch Sundara Chola sticks to his usual style but makes the impact. Jayaram as spy Nambi shines in his portions and different get-ups. Rahman as Madhurantaka is okay and Ashwin Kakumanu as Senthan gets only a couple of scenes with his love interest Poongulali (Aishwarya Lekshmi). Overall, Ponniyin Selvan 2 has talented actors who gave praise-worthy performances.

Technicalities

Critically-acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam makes this epic into a rich and grandeur tale on screen with high technical values. Cinematographer Ravi Varman brings life with impressive visuals and picturesque locales. AR Rahman’s background score heightens the impact of the visuals. VFX work is impressive. Editor Srikar Prasad shows his editing skills.

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Ponniyin Selvan is an epic whose story is well-known in the public domain and came out as a five-part novel. When it is being adapted on to the big screen, it naturally has its advantages and mammoth challenges for director Mani Ratnam. The whole story of Ponniyin Selvan happens between 3 forts – Thanjavur fort, Kadambur fort and Palayarai fort. But to understand and enjoy Mani Ratnam’s PS 2 on the big screen, one must be aware of the story and its characters prior. For those who already know or read the Ponniyin Selvan novel, the film narration is like a cakewalk. For the unknown, it is indeed challenging.

The film begins with the childhood episodes of Aditya Karikala and Nandini which acts as base for the Ponniyin Selvan 2. The love story of Aditya and Nandini is crucial which is unraveled in the latter half of the film. Who is Nandini and what is her real identity and who is her father have a great interconnection to the proceedings. Why Nandini is owned by Pandyas and why she wants to take revenge against Cholas is depicted well.

The characters, drama unfolding, underlying emotions are herculean tasks to deal with. This is where an experienced filmmaker like Mani tried to keep it as simple as possible with his story-telling. Instead of focusing more on action, he rather played it on emotion and drama. The era of Cholas is well created. He made audiences transport into the Chola dynasty. This is the major victory of the director.

The pre-interval episode and climax sequences are well-made. The scenes between Vikram and Aishwarya Rai are the soul for the film. There is a scene where Vikram addresses Pedda Paluvettaraiya and his Queen Nandini. The expressions of Aishwarya deserve special mention. Vikram, Aishwarya Rai shine and Karthi walks away with laurels in this whole epic. Dialogues penned by Tanikella Bharani are good. Karthi’s funny one-liners bring cheers even in a serious situation.

What bothers Ponniyin Selvan is its slow narration. The film is lengthy but it has honesty. The soul of the film is intact. Definitely, Mani Ratnam took some cinematic liberties in order to narrate such a large tale within the film’s run-time. It also suffers with predictability at portions since the story is well-known. But Mani Ratnam managed to maintain the curiosity throughout on how it happened. This is where the filmmaker and his team scored. He has got strong support from technicians. Ravi Varman’s camera work and AR Rahman’s background score are the two pillars of PS 2.

Ponniyin Selvan 2 is a one-time watch. It is recommended for those who love kings, dynasties, history and drama. The first part may not appealed to many, but the second part has got better and ends on decent note.

Verdict: Better Than Ponniyin Selvan Part 1

Rating: 2.75/5

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PS 2 Review: Better Structured Than First Part

Movie: Ponniyan Selvan 2 Rating: 2.75/5 Banner: Lyca Productions Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Prabhu, R Sarath Kumar, Vikram Prabhu, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman and Radhakrishnan Parthiban Music: AR Rahman DoP: Ravi Varman Editor: Sreekar Prasad Production Designer: Thota Tharrani Action: Kecha Khamphakdee, Sham Kaushal & Dhilip Subbarayan  Producer: Mani Ratnam & Subaskaran Directed by: Mani Ratnam Release Date: April 28, 2023

The first part of "Ponniyan Selvan" did not create much impact in Telugu, but the original Tamil version broke box office records, and Tamilians embraced the film wholeheartedly. Now, the second and final part of the movie is here.

Let's analyze it.

Story: Part 2 picks up the story where Part 1 left off. Arul Mozhi (Jayam Ravi) and Vanthiya Devudu (Karthi) are both still alive in Sri Lanka.

Meanwhile, Nandini (Aishwarya Rai) plots Aditya Karikaludu's (Vikram) murder and sends him a message to meet her at her palace.

Vanthiya Devudu travels to Nandini's palace to rescue Aditya upon learning of her plan, while Arul Mozhi embarks on his return journey to the Chozha kingdom from Sri Lanka.

Will Nandini succeed in killing Aditya? Will Arul Mozhi ascend to the throne and become king?

Artistes’ Performances: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan plays two characters: Mandikini, an elderly woman, and Nandini. Aishwarya Rai excels in the role of Nandini. She brilliantly conveys both love and hatred for Vikram. Her beauty and performance are both appealing.

Vikram gives an outstanding performance as an erratic prince. In two scenes, he stands out: one with his brother and sister and the other with Aishwarya at her palace. 

All of the characters from the first installment return, but with the exception of  Mandakini character of Aishwarya Rao which did not get enough screen time.

Among others, Jayam Ravi, who plays the title character, shines. He is ideal for the role of King. Trisha is fine. So is Karthi.

Technical Excellence: AR Rahman's songs don't add much, but his background score is fantastic. The cinematography is superb. Ravi Varman's lighting scheme is fantastic. Editing is adequate. The production design is impressive.

Highlights: Aishwarya Rai and Vikram’s performances More focussed narration than first part Twists and turns

Drawback: Slow-paced narration Lack of ‘wow’ moments War episode

Analysis The first part of 'Ponniyan Selvan' was a blockbuster hit in Tamil Nadu, but the rest of India was unimpressed due to the dense plot with multiple characters and relationships that were hard to follow. However, the sequel does not have that issue as it picks up from where the first part left off, focusing on the romantic story of Vikram and Aishwarya Rai before delving into the main drama of Nandini and Aditya's relationship and the Chola kingdom's succession battle.

Compared to the first part, 'Ponniyan Selvan 2' solely concentrates on the central plot, making it more accessible and interesting for Telugu audiences. The film features some excellent sequences, including Jayam Ravi being protected by Buddhist monks and the thrilling duel between Vikram and Aishwarya Rai. Additionally, a standout moment is the scene on an island between blindfolded Karthi and Trisha, which showcases director Mani Ratnam's signature style.

The film's strengths are its camera work, outstanding performances, and straightforward screenplay. However, it suffers from a slow-paced narrative, overstretched sequences, and unimpressive songs. The final battle scene is also tedious.

Overall, 'Ponniyan Selvan 2' is a decent sequel to watch, with a focused narrative and strong performances from its lead cast. It is a better experience than the first part for non-Tamil audiences.

Bottom line: Okay watch

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• Trivia Director Mani Ratnam and music composer A.R. Rahman did not work with lyricist Vairamuthu on this film, following the latter's #MeToo allegations and controversy. This marked the end of the longest director-composer-lyricist trio in Tamil Cinema, which began since A.R. Rahman's debut on Mani Ratnam's Roja (1992).
• Goofs The Marwari breed of horses were used for shooting this film. A horse had died in shooting too. In history though, the fastest horses in the world were imported from Arabia for warfare in the Chozha cavalry.

Parthibendran Pallavan : I heard you died at Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar's hands, after getting caught

Vanthiyathevan : I think that I haven't died yet indeed

Parthibendran Pallavan : Your tongue is sharper than sword

Vanthiyathevan : One day you can try my sword's sharpness as well

• Crazy credits Vanthiyathevan was supposed to be a spy in various scenes, and depicted in ordinary garb in the novel. However, he's always in an armor.
• Alternate versions In Singapore, the film initially received an NC16 classification due to moments of violence occurred in the film. It is also noted that the Hindi version also received the same classification. The distributor opted to edited the moments of violence in order to lower the rating from NC16 to PG13. Both PG13 edited versions became the standard versions to release in theaters of Singapore.
• Connections Referenced in The Kapil Sharma Show: Ponniyin Selvan Special (2022)
• Soundtracks Ponni Nadhi (Tamil) Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Ilango Krishnan Vocals by A.R. Rahman , A.R. Reihana & Bamba Bakya

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• Sep 30, 2022
• September 30, 2022 (India)
• Ponniyin Selvan: I
• Pondicherry, India
• Lyca Productions
• Madras Talkies
• Zeal Z Entertainment services
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• ₹5,000,000,000 (estimated)
• Oct 2, 2022
• $21,888,295

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Ponniyin Selvan 2 Review – Mani’s Lengthy But Honest Effort

OUR RATING 2.75/5

CENSOR U, 2h 44m

Ponniyin Selvan 2 resumes the story from where it ended in part one. Nandini’s (Aishwarya Rai) plan to end the Chola Empire by killing the heirs reaches its concluding stages as she makes the final moves.

Did Nandini succeed with her plans? Why did she intend to kill the Chola heirs in the first place? The answers to these form Ponniyin Selvan 2’ core plot.

Performances The primary cast of Ponniyin Selvan Part One remains in the second. Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai, Jayam Ravi, and Trisha lead from the front playing vital roles. Only the screen time varies here according to the story.

The second part is primarily an emotional drama as each character goes through an arc, putting them under or overcoming dire circumstances. The fun quotient is less for the same reason. Vikram nails his part with ease and effortlessly presents the pain and anguish of a crown prince who feels betrayed in love.

Aishwarya Rai gets the more prominent role in the second part among all the actors. She looks ethereal and conveys the moral dilemma well. She also has a dual role, an old woman part, and is alright in it.

The most awaited Vikram and Aishwarya Rai confrontation scenes have come out well, presenting all the tension and anguish neatly.

Karthi’s character isn’t as fun as it was in part one. His role has more drama, and he goes about the proceedings clinically in his style. Jayam Ravi shines in a couple of emotional moments, highlighting his character. And finally, Trisha is good, but relatively she doesn’t have the bigger moments like in the first outing.

The legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam director Ponniyin Selvan 2. It is the concluding second part of Ponniyin Selvan, based on the namesake epic novels written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. 

Ponniyin Selvan 2 resumes from where it left off at the end of part 1. The heirs of Cholas are under attack, and the messenger to save the kingdom from doom is captured. It is this intriguing story that holds the attention from the start. 

The issues from part one resurface, like the slow pace. However, the neatly staged drama by the excellent eclectic cast holds the attention. It also helps that we already know many of these characters. 

Despite knowing many of the roles, and the slow pace, one is still lost sometimes concerning the characters, and the plot shows how dense the narrative is. It remains the biggest issue with the two-part films. 

The narrative is drama-driven out and out, with many face-offs and (mildly) charged moments. There are no highs dramatically, though, as they are done understatedly. The closest thing to that feeling comes around the interval mark when there is a small twist. 

Post intermission, the drama resumes as we move to critical moments in the story. The second half is where the emotions roll out as a few threads reach their closure. The Vikram-Aishwarya Rai one is the most prominent one among them. Both actors nail their parts, which helps the narrative. 

All the drama leads to a final big battle for the throne. A huge war scene is shot neatly but without too much high. This and the lack of conclusion to the threads of some popular characters leave one a little unsatisfied at the end. 

Overall, Ponniyin Selvan 2 holds attention despite all the issues to those who are already connected to the characters and the world. The scale, ambition and casting make the movie a one-time watch with the right expectations set in from the start.

Ponniyin Selvan 2 is a vast canvas movie with multiple actors essaying bits and pieces roles. We have Prakash Raj , Jayaram, Parthiban, Rahman, Shobita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sarath Kumar, Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu, Lal etc., playing small but vital roles. They are fine in their respective parts and make the narrative come alive as a whole.

AR Rahman’s music fits the mood and narrative even though they don’t inspire much confidence outside. The background score is relatively more in the local zone than the western one (sound-wise) compared to the previous part.

Ravi Varman’s cinematography is top-notch. The lighting and images enhance the naturalistic feel of the proceedings. The editing is decent, considering the enormity at hand here. A lot is condensed from the novels, and simultaneously it is fitted into a regular movie runtime. There is not much action barring a war sequence at the end. The action choreography is on the expected lines. The writing is good and helps one easily navigate through the proceedings.

Highlights?

Story Casting Drama and Emotions

Extremely Slow Pace Unfinished Threads A Sense Of Dissatisfaction At The End

Will You Recommend It? Yes

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Movie Review by M9News

Final Report:

Ponniyin Selvan 2 is a slow-paced, drama-driven film that works for those familiar with the characters and the setting. The sense of conclusion, although not entirely satisfying, overrides the issues. Mani Ratnam delivers in his style, provided one has the right expectations.

First Half Report:

Ponniyin Selvam -2′ first half is slow-paced and drama driven. It appeals to those who are already familiar with the characters and like the first part. The story holds attention and one looks forward to the second half.

— The opening of PS2 shows a romantic encounter between Young Aditya Karikalan and Young Nandhini. Stay tuned for the first half report.

Stay tuned to Ponniyin Selvan 2 Review, USA Premiere report shortly.

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Cast: Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Prabhu, R Sarath kumar, Vikram Prabhu, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rahman and Radhakrishnan Parthiban. Banner: Lyca Productions & Madras Talkies DoP: Ravi Varman Editor: Sreekar Prasad Production Designer: Thota Tharrani Costume Designer: Eka Lakhani Additional Costume Designer: Chandrakant Sonawane Jewellery: Kishandas & Co Hair & Makeup Designer: Vikram Gaikwad Associate Makeup Designer: Jagdish Yere Action: Kecha Khamphakdee, Sham Kaushal & Dhilip Subbarayan VFX Supervisor: Sanjiv Anand Naik and Monesh H

Ponniyin Selvan2 is doing very well on day one in U.S. It has collected $847,013 from 464 Locations

పీఎస్‌ 2.. అందాలు అదిరేట్టు..

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Published date : 28/apr/2023.

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( Spoiler-free review ) The first ended with Pandiya rebels taking an oath to spill royal blood and Chola chieftains planning a mutiny against their own. The stage was set with the question of whether the next king will be prince Aditya Kariklan or the hermit Prince Arunmozhi or their estranged uncle Madhuranthakan or Pandiya rebel Amarabujanga.

Writing and Direction

The epic writing by Amarar Kalki weaves a web of conspiracies, mysteries, political turmoil, and impending war with an element of surprise and shock at every step of the way. Mani Ratnam took the burden of huge responsibility on his shoulders to do justice to the epic Tamil novel. The narration pace is not hurried as more knots unfold with unexpected twists and turns. The master admirably delivers a sure-fire winner cautiously and confidently in a self-assured manner.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 faced unfair comparisons to Baahubali . The fans of the novel came in with an expectation that may have been different from the director's vision. The bold decision to set the pace, tone, and mood of the first half part helped clear up all the noise. In the second part, Maniratnam could operate with more creative space to deliver a fitting finale that Amarar Kalki would have been proud of.

Even though Ponniyin Selvan is touted as a multi-starrer, every character plays a part and the success of the movie is when you forget the stardom of these artists. For example, in the scene when Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, and Trisha share the screen space, you will not hear whistles as the gravity of the scene will keep you glued.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in an author-backed and director-backed role has two of the best emotional scenes in the second part. Every bit of cinematic element comes together to elevate Aishwarya Rai's arguably career-best role.

Every character makes a mark and special place irrespective of screen time. Not a single character was wasted or compromised due to the movie's length. Again, this shows the confidence of Mani Ratnam to give enough breathing space between scenes. The scenes do not feel rushed and as a result, every character gets a moment under the spotlight.

Technicalities

The success of the technical department lies in the fact that you will not break away from the movie to appreciate it. They all blend in seamlessly. Be it AR Rahman's solid background score or the songs. Exceptional art design work (Thotta Tharani) with minute care and detailing for Cholas and Pandyas. The costume design (Eka Lakhani, Chandrakanth Sonawane) and numerous actors who grew their facial hair irrespective of how far back they will be standing in a scene. The computer graphics are used in a subtle and effective way without standing out. Again, a conscious decision to not fall for the comparisons and expectations.

Ponniyin Selvan will be a magnum opus in many ways. Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2 will go down in history for reasons beyond just box office collections.

Ponniyin Selvan team has done their part. Now do your part. Go watch it in theaters.

Rating: 3.5/5

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What is Good: Written by Neeraj Pandey, “Eenadu” has breathtaking pace throughout its narration. A sense of urgency is ubiquitous in everything that occurs on screen. The film also owes its impact to a sensible and sensational portrayal of both Venkatesh and Kamal Hassan. While Venkatesh is at his usual best in the role of a cop; Kamal Hassan’s portrayal of a common man is the focal point of the entire story. The whole drama follows the Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, with every phone call from Kamal changing the whole equation which hits a crescendo towards the end. Both these actors are wonderfully supported by Dr.Bharat Reddy and Ganesh Venkataraman, both enacting as cops in Commissioner’s office.

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Technical Departments: “Eenadu” is a technically flawless film except for the patchy work in dubbing. Manoj Soni’s cinematography captures the mood and pace of the film with magnificence. Shruthi Hassan’s debut as a music director couldn’t have been more sensational. She packs a punch with her explosive background score which provides an extra dose of adrenaline to the story. Editing by Rameshwar Bhagwat is top notch in keeping this film engaging throughout. Neelakanta who wrote some of the most thought provoking dialogues in recent times also infuses some subtle comedy. Debutant director, Chakri Toleti owes a great deal to the brilliant story written by Neeraj Pandey. He religiously follows the footsteps of Neeraj Pandey and ensures that the film stands out rather than being just another thriller.

Me Thinks: Eenadu is the kind of film, especially the theme, which comes once in a blue moon. It’s a film marked with anger and frustration of a tortured soul written all over it. A thought provoking tale of a common man, Eenadu is a splendid tale of conscience, the choices we make and above all, life itself.

Tailpiece: If you have seen the original flick in Hindi, don’t reveal the story. If not, go watch “Eenadu” today. It’s a wonderful film which promises some edge of the seat action.

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డిటెక్టివ్ సినిమాలు తెలుగు ప్రేక్ష‌కుల‌కు కొత్త కాదు కానీ, అరుదుగా రూపొందుతుంటాయి. ‘చంట‌బ్బాయ్’ నుంచి ‘ఏజెంట్ సాయి శ్రీనివాస ఆత్రేయ’ వ‌ర‌కూ త‌ర‌చూ వచ్చిన ఈ సినిమాలు ప్రేక్ష‌కుల‌కు మంచి వినోదాన్ని పంచి, విజ‌యాన్ని సొంతం చేసుకున్నాయి. పురాణాల‌తో డిటెక్టివ్ క‌థ‌ని ముడిపెడుతూ ‘భూత‌ద్దం భాస్క‌ర్ నారాయ‌ణ‌’ తెర‌కెక్కించారు పురుషోత్తం రాజ్ అనే కొత్త ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు. శివ కందుకూరి ఇందులో క‌థానాయ‌కుడు. మ‌రి ఈ చిత్రం ఎలా ఉంది? కొత్త డిటెక్టివ్ ఏ మేర‌కు మెప్పిస్తాడు?

క‌థేంటంటే: పోలీసు యంత్రాంగానికి స‌వాల్‌గా మారతాయి దిష్టి బొమ్మ హ‌త్య‌లు. దారుణంగా మ‌హిళ‌ల్ని హ‌త్య చేయ‌డం, త‌ల స్థానంలో దిష్టిబొమ్మ‌ని పెట్టి అడ‌వుల్లో మృత‌దేహాన్ని వ‌దిలి వెళ్లిపోవ‌డం. అలా 18 ఏళ్ల కాలంలో 17 హ‌త్య‌లు చోటు చేసుకుంటాయి. క‌ర్ణాట‌క‌, ఆంధ్రా స‌రిహ‌ద్దులో జరిగే ఈ హ‌త్యలు ఓ సైకో కిల్ల‌ర్ చేస్తున్నాడని పోలీసులు అనుమానిస్తారు. కానీ, ఎంత ప‌రిశోధించినా ఒక్క ఆధారమూ దొర‌క‌దు. ఈ కేస్‌ని పరిష్కరించడం కోసం రంగంలోకి దిగుతాడు డిటెక్టివ్‌ భాస్క‌ర్ నారాయ‌ణ (శివ కందుకూరి). ఎలాంటి ఆధారాలు దొర‌క్కుండా చేస్తున్న ఆ హ‌త్య‌లు అత‌నికీ స‌వాల్‌గా మార‌తాయి. కానీ, చివ‌రికి అవి హ‌త్య‌లు కాదు, నర బ‌లులు అనే విషయాన్ని ప‌సిగ‌డ‌తాడు. ఇంత‌కీ అలా మ‌హిళ‌ల్ని బ‌లి ఇస్తున్న‌ది ఎవ‌రు?త‌ల స్థానంలో దిష్టి బొమ్మ‌లు పెట్ట‌డానికి కారణమేంటి? (Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana Review in telugu) ఈ కేస్‌ని భాస్క‌ర్ నారాయ‌ణ ఎలా క్లోజ్ చేశాడు?డిటెక్టివ్ కావాలన్న అతడి కల నిజమైందా? తెలియాలంటే సినిమా చూడాల్సిందే!

ఎలా ఉందంటే: చిక్కుముడులెన్నో ఉన్న ఓ కేసు... దాన్ని ప‌రిశోధిస్తూ ఒక్కొక్క దాన్ని విప్పుతూ అస‌లు నిజాన్ని వెలుగులోకి తీసుకురావ‌డం... డిటెక్టివ్ క‌థ‌లు ఇంచు మించు ఇలాగే ఉంటాయి. కేసు ప‌రిశోధ‌నతో కూడిన ప్ర‌యాణం ఎంత ఆస‌క్తిక‌రంగా ఉంది? తెర‌పై దాన్ని ఎలా ఆవిష్కరించారు? ఎంత వైవిధ్యంగా ఉందనే విషయంపై సినిమా ఫలితం ఆధారపడి ఉంటుంది. ఆ విష‌యంలో ఈ చిత్ర ద‌ర్శ‌కుడు చేసిన క‌స‌ర‌త్తులు మెచ్చుకోద‌గ్గ‌వే. ఓ డిటెక్టివ్ క‌థ‌ని పురాణాల‌తో ముడిపెట్టిన తీరు మెప్పిస్తుంది. డిటెక్టివ్ భాస్క‌ర్ నారాయ‌ణ ప్ర‌పంచం కూడా గ‌త చిత్రాల‌కి భిన్నంగా ఉంటుంది. ప‌క్కా లోక‌ల్ డిటెక్టివ్‌గా ఆ పాత్ర‌ని తీర్చిదిద్దిన విధానం అంద‌రికీ క‌నెక్ట్ అయ్యేలా ఉంటుంది.

క‌థానాయ‌కుడి నేప‌థ్యంతో సినిమా స‌ర‌దాగా మొద‌ల‌వుతుంది. నాయిక‌తో క‌లిసి చేసే సంద‌డీ వినోదాన్ని పంచుతుంది. సీరియ‌ల్ కిల్ల‌ర్ కేస్ మొద‌ల‌య్యాకే అస‌లు క‌థ మొద‌లవుతుంది. హ‌త్య‌ల పూర్వాప‌రాలు, పోలీసుల ప‌రిశోధ‌న‌, ఆ కేసులోకి క‌థానాయ‌కుడి ప్ర‌వేశం, అత‌నికీ స‌వాల్ విసిరే ప‌రిశోధ‌న త‌దిత‌ర అంశాల‌న్నీ ఆస‌క్తిని రేకెత్తిస్తాయి. ద్వితీయార్ధంలో మ‌లుపులు మ‌రింత ఉత్కంఠ‌ని రేకెత్తిస్తాయి. ఈ క‌థ‌లోని పురాణ నేప‌థ్యం సినిమాకి హైలైట్‌. మిగ‌తా డిటెక్టివ్ సినిమాల‌కి ఇది ఎంత భిన్న‌మో ఆ ఎపిసోడ్ చాటి చెబుతుంది. (Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana Review in telugu) ప‌తాక స‌న్నివేశాలు చిత్రానికి ప్ర‌ధాన బ‌లం. థ్రిల్లింగ్ ఎలిమెంట్స్  ఆక‌ట్టుకుంటాయి.  ప్ర‌థ‌మార్ధంలో ఫ‌న్‌, ద్వితీయార్ధంలో బిగితో కూడిన క‌థ‌నం ప్రేక్ష‌కుడికి మంచి సినిమాటిక్ అనుభూతిని పంచుతుంది.  అక్క‌డ‌క్క‌డా కొన్ని స‌న్నివేశాలు నాట‌కీయంగా అనిపించినా సింహ‌భాగం సినిమా ఓ మంచి క్రైమ్ థ్రిల్ల‌ర్ చూసిన అనుభూతిని పంచుతుంది.

ఎవ‌రెలా చేశారంటే: శివ కందుకూరి డిటెక్టివ్ పాత్ర‌లో స‌హ‌జంగా ఒదిగిపోయాడు. న‌ట‌న ప‌రంగానూ వైవిధ్యం ప్ర‌ద‌ర్శించాడు. ప్ర‌థ‌మార్ధంలో స‌ర‌దా స‌న్నివేశాల్లో హుషారుగా కనిపించిన ఆయ‌న‌, సెకండాఫ్‌లో సీరియ‌స్ స‌న్నివేశాల‌పైనా బ‌ల‌మైన ప్ర‌భావం చూపించారు. క‌థానాయిక రాశిసింగ్  అందంగా క‌నిపించారు. రిపోర్ట‌ర్ ల‌క్ష్మిగా ఆమెకీ కీల‌క‌మైన పాత్రే ద‌క్కింది. ష‌ఫి, దేవి ప్ర‌సాద్‌, శివ‌న్నారాయ‌ణ, శివ‌కుమార్ త‌దిత‌రులు అల‌వాటైన పాత్ర‌ల్లోనే ప్ర‌భావం చూపించారు. (Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana Review in telugu) సాంకేతికంగా సినిమా ఉన్న‌తంగా ఉంది. సంగీతం, కెమెరా, ఎడిటింగ్, క‌ళ త‌దిత‌ర  విభాగాలన్నీ మంచి ప‌నితీరుని క‌న‌బ‌రిచాయి.  నేప‌థ్య సంగీతం ఈ సినిమా స్థాయిని పెంచింది.  ద‌ర్శ‌కుడిగా పురుషోత్తం రాజ్ నిజాయ‌తీగా క‌థ‌ని చెప్పే ప్ర‌య‌త్నం చేశాడు.  బిగువైన క‌థ‌నంతో మెప్పించాడు. నిర్మాణంలోనూ నాణ్య‌త క‌నిపిస్తుంది.

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గమనిక: ఈనాడు.నెట్‌లో కనిపించే వ్యాపార ప్రకటనలు వివిధ దేశాల్లోని వ్యాపారస్తులు, సంస్థల నుంచి వస్తాయి. కొన్ని ప్రకటనలు పాఠకుల అభిరుచిననుసరించి కృత్రిమ మేధస్సుతో పంపబడతాయి. పాఠకులు తగిన జాగ్రత్త వహించి, ఉత్పత్తులు లేదా సేవల గురించి సముచిత విచారణ చేసి కొనుగోలు చేయాలి. ఆయా ఉత్పత్తులు / సేవల నాణ్యత లేదా లోపాలకు ఈనాడు యాజమాన్యం బాధ్యత వహించదు. ఈ విషయంలో ఉత్తర ప్రత్యుత్తరాలకి తావు లేదు.

రివ్యూ హీరామండి: ది డైమండ్‌ బజార్‌.. సంజయ్‌లీలా భన్సాలీ ఫస్ట్‌ వెబ్‌సిరీస్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: క్రాక్‌.. విద్యుత్‌ జమ్వాల్‌ స్పోర్ట్స్‌ యాక్షన్‌ ఫిల్మ్‌ ఎలా ఉందంటే?

రివ్యూ: రత్నం.. విశాల్‌ నటించిన యాక్షన్‌ డ్రామా మెప్పించిందా?

రివ్యూ: ఆర్టికల్‌ 370.. యామి గౌతమ్‌, ప్రియమణి నటించిన పొలిటికల్‌ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: మై డియర్‌ దొంగ.. అభినవ్‌ గోమఠం నటించిన సినిమా ఎలా ఉందంటే?

రివ్యూ: సైరెన్‌.. జయం రవి, కీర్తి సురేశ్‌ యాక్షన్‌ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: పారిజాత పర్వం.. క్రైమ్‌ కామెడీ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: ఆట్టం.. మలయాళ సస్పెన్స్‌ డ్రామా ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: డియర్‌.. భార్య గురకపెట్టే కాన్సెప్ట్‌తో రూపొందిన ఈ మూవీ మెప్పించిందా?

రివ్యూ: శ్రీ రంగ‌నీతులు.. సుహాస్‌, కార్తీక్‌ రత్నంల కొత్త మూవీ మెప్పించిందా?

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రివ్యూ: గీతాంజలి మళ్ళీ వచ్చింది.. హారర్‌ కామెడీ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: లవ్‌గురు.. విజయ్‌ ఆంటోనీ మూవీ ఎలా ఉంది?

రివ్యూ: మైదాన్‌.. అజయ్‌ దేవ్‌గణ్‌ కీలక పాత్రలో నటించిన స్పోర్ట్స్‌ డ్రామా మెప్పించిందా?

రివ్యూ: ప్రాజెక్ట్‌-Z.. సందీప్‌ కిషన్‌, లావణ్య త్రిపాఠి సైన్స్‌ ఫిక్షన్‌ థ్రిల్లర్‌ ఎలా ఉంది?

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