Kalki's epic five-book series novel - Ponniyin Selvan has been the dream project of many film makers over the years. Now, Mani Ratnam is all set in completing this daunting task, as he has already started shooting for this movie long back. This period drama is to have an enthralling cast ensemble.
Mani Ratnam hosted a live session with his wife Suhasini on her official Instagram handle. He had revealed exclusive details about this grand project of his. Speaking about Ponniyin Selvan, he mentioned that the movie will have a sequel. He says, “My current film, Ponniyin Selvan is being made as a two-part film. So that will be my film having sequel.”
Also, if you think coronavirus quarantine period may have induced the ace writer/director to work on a new script, you are right. Mani Ratnam spoke about this: “Actually, I am trying to write a script during this lockdown period and I am working on it. Probably, I might do it, after completing Ponniyin Selvan.”
Talented artists Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwary Rai, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Lal, Jayaram, Riyaz Khan are among the many well known artists who are part of the crew. The movie's first schedule had been completed, but further proceedings are currently stalled due to COVID19 shutdown.