After the success of the ensemble crime drama Chekka Chivandha Vaanam, Mani Ratnam will be directing his magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan'. This war epic is produced by Madras Talkies in association with Lyca Productions.
Adapted from the classic novella of the same name written by Kalki, the project features an ensemble cast consisting of Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai. Lal, Jayaram among others in principal roles. The film's adapted screenplay is co-written by Mani Ratnam and Kumaravel of 'Kurangu Bommai' fame while Jeyamohan has penned the dialogues.
Recently, Jayaram took to his official social media account to post a picture with his co-actors Karthi and Jayam Ravi. The Malayalam star sported a moustache-free look in his picture while the other stars were featured in a bearded, long-haired look.
On the technical front, Ponniyin Selvan is shot by ace lensman Ravi Varman with Sreekar Prasad handling the editing depatment. An AR Rahman musical, the film's shooting is under progress in Thailand.