Ponniyin Selvan: I, is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language movie. The movie is based on Kalki Krishnamurthyy’s 1955 novel Ponniyin Selvan. The film is an epic period drama film, which tells a story about Chola Dynasty. The film will be released in two parts. The story of the movie is written by Mani Ratnam and Elango Kumaravel. The movie is also directed by Mani Ratnam. Vikram will be seen in the lead role in the big-budget movie. The other casts of the movie involve Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Prabhu Ganesan, Makrand Deshpande, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and others. Ponniyin Selvan: I, has been produced by Mani Ratnam and Allirajah Subaskaran under the banner of Madras Talkies and Lyca Production. A. R. Rahman will compose the film score and soundtrack of the film.
The shooting of the movie started on 11th December 2019 and was halted due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. Later, it resumed in July 2021 and the shooting of the first part ended on 18th September 2021. The film was scheduled for a theatrical release in 2022 between May to July. Now it will release on 30th September 2022.
The movie is based on Kalki Krishnamurthyy’s 1955 novel Ponniyin Selvan. The plot is set in the 9th Century and revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arulmozhi Varman who was later known as the great and the most powerful king of his time Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola. Queen Nandini, the wife of Commander of the Chola Army, Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar, tried to kill Aditya Karikalan and help her husband to reach the throne. While Arulmozhivarman discovers several secrets about the conspiracy planned by the ministers and Nandini, Vandiyadevan is assigned to bring the prince Arulmozhivarman from Sri Lanka to save the throne. The story begins with a brave warrior prince of Vannar, Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan who narrates his adventurous journey within the Chola empire.
Directed by | Mani Ratnam |
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Screenplay by | Mani Ratnam Elango Kumaravel |
Dialogues by | B. Jeyamohan |
Based on | Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki Krishnamurthy |
Produced by | Mani Ratnam Allirajah Subaskaran |
Starring | Vikram Jayam Ravi Karthi Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Trisha Krishnan Sobhita Dhulipala Jayaram Aishwarya Lekshmi Vikram Prabhu Ashwin Kakumanu |
Cinematography | Ravi Varman |
Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production companies | Madras Talkies Lyca Productions |
Release date | 30 September 2022 |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Budget | ₹500 crore |

Ponniyin Selvan: I’s (Movie 2022) Cast
Listed below is the cast of the upcoming Tamil film, Ponniyin Selvan: I. In the upcoming film, more than 50 characters will appear including 15 principal roles. Vikram will be seen in the lead role in the big-budget movie. The other casts of the movie involve Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Prabhu Ganesan, Makrand Deshpande, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, and others. Vikram will be seen as Aditya Karikalan, while Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be seen in a dual role as Nandini and Mandakini Devi, Trisha Krishnan as Kundavai Pirattiyar, Jayam Ravi as Arulmozhivarman, Karthi as Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan, Jayaram as Azhwarkadiyan Nambi, Vikram Prabhu as Parthibendra Pallavan. Prakash Raj as Sundara Chola alias rantaka Chola II, Vijaykumar as Vijayalaya Chola, Markarand Deshande as Chief Kaalamugar, Vikram Prabhu as Parthibendra Pallavan.
Real Name 0 | Role Name |
Vikram | Aditya Karikalan, |
Jayam Ravi | as Arulmozhivarman aka Ponniyin Selvan |
Karthi | as Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan |
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan | in a dual role as Nandini and Sara Arjun as Young Nandini. |
Rahman | as Madurantaka Uttama Chola |
Trisha | as Kundavai Pirattiyar |
Jayaram | as Azhwarkadiyan Nambi alias Thirumalaiappan |
Sobhita Dhulipala | as Vaanathi |
Vikram Prabhu | as Parthibendra Pallavan |
Aishwarya Lekshmi | as Poonguzhali |
Ashwin Kakumanu | as Senthan Amudhan |
R. Sarathkumar | as Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar |
R. Parthiban | as Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar |
Prabhu | as Periya Vellar Boothi Vikramakesari |
Prakash Raj | as Sundara Chola alias Parantaka Chola II |
Aswin Rao | Kandhamaaran |
Nizhalgal Ravi | as Kadmabur Sambuvaraiyar |
Nassar | as Veerapandiyan |
Riyaz Khan | as Soman Sambhavan |
Kishore | as Ravi Dasan |
Mohan Raman | as Kudanthai Jothidar |
Vinodhini Vaidyanatha | as Vasuki |
Makarand Deshpande | as Chief Kaalamugar |
Babu Antony | as Rastrakuta king |

Ponniyin Selvan: I’s (Movie 2022) Production Desk
Ponniyin Selvan: I, has been produced by Mani Ratnam and Allirajah Subaskaran under the banner of Madras Talkies and Lyca Production. A. R. Rahman will compose the film score and soundtrack of the film. The movie’s Cinematography is managed by Ravi Varman and edited by A. Sreekar Prasad.
Produced by | Mani Ratnam Allirajah Subaskaran |
Edited by | A. Sreekar Prasad |
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Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production companies | Madras Talkies Lyca Productions |
Ponniyin Selvan: I’s (Movie 2022) Release Date
The film was scheduled for a theatrical release in 2022 between May to July. Now it will release on 30th September 2022.
Amazon Prime Video purchased the digital streaming rights for the film.
Distributed by | Amazon Prime Video |
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Release date | 30 September 2022 |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |