Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 1
“The Cholas Are Coming”
Synopsis
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?
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Top Cast
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Vikram
Aditha Karikalan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Nandini / Oomai Rani
Ravi Mohan
Arunmozhi Varman
Karthi
Vanthiyathevan
Trisha Krishnan
Kundavai
Jayaram
Alwarkkadiyan Nambi
Prakash Raj
Sundara Chozhar
R. Sarathkumar
Periya Pazhuvettarayar
R. Parthiban
Chinna Pazhuvettarayar
Kishore
Ravidasan
Aishwarya Lekshmi
Poonguzhali
Sobhita Dhulipala
Vanathi
Ashwin Kakumanu
Sendhan Amudhan
Rahman
Madhurantakan
Jayachitra
Sembiyan Maadevi
Prabhu
Periya Velaar
Lal
Malayaman
Vikram Prabhu
Parthibendran Pallavan
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$29.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$59M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2x
+$29.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeyamohan, Elango Kumaravel, Mani Ratnam
- Original Score
- A.R. Rahman
- Original Title
- பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 1
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Production Budget
- $29.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $59M
- Production Studios
- Lyca Productions, Madras Talkies, Reflection Pictures Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mani Ratnam
Jeyamohan, Elango Kumaravel, Mani Ratnam, Madrashe, Kabilan, Sivakumar Ananth, Ilango Krishnan, Kalki Krishnamurthy
A.R. Rahman
Ravi Varman
Sreekar Prasad
Allirajah Subaskaran, Sivakumar Ananth, Mani Ratnam
Department Leadership Roster
Jeyamohan
Screenplay
Ravi Varman
Director of Photography
A.R. Rahman
Original Music Composer
Sreekar Prasad
Editor
Allirajah Subaskaran
Producer
Mani Ratnam
Director
Thotta Tharani
Production Design
Elango Kumaravel
Screenplay
Mani Ratnam
Screenplay
Mani Ratnam
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I about?
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?
Who directed Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I was directed by Mani Ratnam.
Who stars in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
The principal cast of Ponniyin Selvan: Part I includes Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan.
When was Ponniyin Selvan: Part I released and how long is it?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I had a reported production budget of $29.5M and grossed $59M at the worldwide box office (2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I was composed by A.R. Rahman.
Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I based on a book or true story?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kalki Krishnamurthy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).