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6.2 / 10(65 votes)IMDb20232h 44m$40M Worldwide GrossIndia

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 2

“The Cholas are Back”

Synopsis

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

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Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.36x ROI)

Production Budget

$29.5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$40M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.36x

+$10.5M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $29.5MWorldwide: $40M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mani Ratnam
Screenplay & Story
Mani Ratnam, Elango Kumaravel, Jeyamohan
Original Score
A.R. Rahman
Original Title
பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 2
Country of Origin
India
Spoken Languages
Tamil
Runtime
2h 44m
Production Budget
$29.5M
Worldwide Gross
$40M
Production Studios
Madras Talkies, Lyca Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mani Ratnam

Screenplay & Story

Mani Ratnam, Elango Kumaravel, Jeyamohan, Kalki Krishnamurthy, Ilango Krishnan, Bejoy Nambiar, Sivakumar Ananth

Original Score & Music

A.R. Rahman

Director of Photography

Ravi Varman

Film Editing

Sreekar Prasad

Producers

Sivakumar Ananth, Mani Ratnam, Allirajah Subaskaran

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Kalki Krishnamurthy

Department Leadership Roster

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam

Screenplay

Sreekar Prasad

Sreekar Prasad

Editor

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam

Director

Thotta Tharani

Thotta Tharani

Production Design

A.R. Rahman

A.R. Rahman

Original Music Composer

Ravi Varman

Ravi Varman

Director of Photography

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam

Producer

Elango Kumaravel

Elango Kumaravel

Screenplay

Allirajah Subaskaran

Allirajah Subaskaran

Producer

Jeyamohan

Jeyamohan

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II about?

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

Who directed Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II was directed by Mani Ratnam.

Who stars in Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

The principal cast of Ponniyin Selvan: Part II includes Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan.

When was Ponniyin Selvan: Part II released and how long is it?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 44m.

What was the box office and production budget of Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II had a reported production budget of $29.5M and grossed $40M at the worldwide box office (1.36 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II was composed by A.R. Rahman.

Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II based on a book or true story?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kalki Krishnamurthy".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).