Ponniyin Selvan is the feature film adaptation of the classic novel of the same same, by renowned author Kalki Krishnamurthy. The cast includes Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Trisha, Prabhu, Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Kishore, Jayaram, Lal, Rahman and a whole set of other stars.
Ponniyin Selvan is being jointly bankrolled by Allirajah Subaskaran and Mani Ratnam, under their Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies banners. Ravi Varman cranks the camera for the movie and Sreekar Prasad is taking care of the editing of this movie, whose music is composed by AR Rahman.
Recently, the makers released a brand-new royal poster featuring a sword against a shield which has a fierce tiger’s face roaring on it. Apart from that, the makers have confirmed that the first part of this magnum opus is all set to release in 2022.
In a tweet, actor Prakash Raj had marked his elation on being a part of the team - "Proud to be a part of this EPIC journey..The golden era comes to life! #PonniyinSelvan #PS1 #ManiRatnam @MadrasTalkies_."
Up next, Prakash Raj will be seen in a number of top projects such as K.G.F: Chapter 2, Pushpa, Annaatthe, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, and now, the Mani Ratnam Magnam Opus Ponniyin Selvan.