Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022, Tamil. Directed by Mani Ratnam.
The Cholas Are Coming
The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- UA
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mani RatnamDirector
- VikramAditha Karikalan
- Aishwarya Rai BachchanNandini / Oomai Rani
- Ravi MohanArunmozhi Varman
- KarthiVanthiyathevan
- Trisha KrishnanKundavai
- JayaramAlwarkkadiyan Nambi
- Prakash RajSundara Chozhar
- R. SarathkumarPeriya Pazhuvettarayar
- R. ParthibanChinna Pazhuvettarayar
- KishoreRavidasan
- Aishwarya LekshmiPoonguzhali
- Sobhita DhulipalaVanathi
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2022
- Original title
- பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 1
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Jeyamohan, Elango Kumaravel, Mani Ratnam
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $59M
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What Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is based on
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is based on Ponniyin Selvan, a 1950 novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy.
Novel · 1950
Ponniyin Selvan
By Kalki Krishnamurthy
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I: quick answers
What comes after Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Next in the series: Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023).
Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 105 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I runs 167 minutes (2h 47m).
Does Ponniyin Selvan: Part I have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I on?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
If you liked Ponniyin Selvan: Part I, try The Legion, Ironclad, Shout at the Devil.
Who directed Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) was directed by Mani Ratnam and stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan.
What is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I based on?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is based on Ponniyin Selvan, a 1950 novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy.