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Ponniyin Selvan 2: Budget, Cast, And More SHOCKING Details About Mani Ratnam`s Magnum Opus
Updated on: 14 October, 2022 01:31 PM IST |Shweta Shah
After the massive success of Ponniyin Selvan I, audience are now eagerly waiting for its second installment. The period drama which focused on the Chola Dynasty collected over Rs. 400 crores globally, thus becoming Tamil industry`s most successful movie to observe such a giant opening. The first part of the movie starred superstars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Trisha Krishnan, and more. While Mani Ratnam hasn`t opened up much about the movie`s sequel, we have got some interesting details that will shock you.
From Ponniyin Slevan 2 budget to starcast, we`re here to tell you all the latest updates about the south blockbuster.
As for the budget, Ponniyin Selvan has been made on a whopping budget of Rs. 500 crores. Reportedly, the rights of after-theatrical streaming has been sold to Amazon Prime Video for Rs. 125 crores. Both parts of Ponniyin Sevlan will be then available on the OTT platform.
Are you excited for Ponniyin Selvan 2?
From Ponniyin Slevan 2 budget to starcast, we`re here to tell you all the latest updates about the south blockbuster.
Ponniyin Selvan 2 Storyline
The makers and writers have confirmed about Ponniyin Selvan 2 starting from where the first part ended. For the unversed, Mani Ratnam`s period drama is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy`s 1955 novel that shares the same name. The storyline focuses on Arulmozhi Varman and his journey after conquering the Chola empire. Netizens and fans are also intrigued to see Aishwarya Rai Bachchan`s character which wasn`t explore much in PS 1.Ponniyin Selvan 2 Cast And Budget
About the cast, Mani Ratnam roped in some massive superstars from across the industries to play some pivotal roles in his magnum opus. Stars like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Jayam Ravi, Prakash Raj, Sobhita Dhulipala and more were seen in the part one of the movie. The filmmaker has confirmed that there will be no change in the starcast. All the actors who were in part one will be seen playing their respective characters in the movie`s sequel.As for the budget, Ponniyin Selvan has been made on a whopping budget of Rs. 500 crores. Reportedly, the rights of after-theatrical streaming has been sold to Amazon Prime Video for Rs. 125 crores. Both parts of Ponniyin Sevlan will be then available on the OTT platform.
Ponniyin Selvan 2 Release Date
Did you know, Mani Ratnam shot both parts of the period drama at once? Taking it to Twitter, popular journalist and film critic Taran Adarsh confirmed that the second part of Ponniyin Selvan has already been shot and is slated to release in the next nine months, which makes in early 2023.Are you excited for Ponniyin Selvan 2?
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