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Ponniyin Selvan 2 Review: Sequel makes it a worthy adaption of Kalki’s novel

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Review: Sequel makes it a worthy adaption of Kalki’s novel

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Review: Sequel makes it a worthy adaption of Kalki’s novel

Cast
Chiyaan Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Sarathkumar, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Jayaram, Vikram Prabhu and others

Crew

Director: Mani Ratnam
Producers: Mani Ratnam and Subaskaran
Music Director: AR Rahman
Cinematography: Ravi Varman
Editor: Sreekar Prasad

The second part of Ponniyin Selvan hit the screens worldwide in five languages on April 28 (Friday). The trailer of the film and songs promised a better experience compared to Part 1. The Part 2 was released only a few months after the first part was released to mixed response. Let us see how the second part fared.
Plot

The sequel deals with the actual story of Nandini and Aditya Karikalan. The character of Mooga Rani, Nandini’s mother was introduced in full-length. Nandini, how she was saved by Pandyan, what is her relationship with Veerapandyan, How Nandini kills Aditya Karikalan, will Vandiyadevan save Karikalan and Arunmozhi Varman from the Pandyan attack? Did Arunmozhi become the king? What is the plot of Madhuranthakam? etc are tied around the film’s conclusion.
Analysis
The first half of the movie is a tad bit slow and mostly showcases the flashback episodes including how Arunmozhi Varman was brought to safety from the shipwreck. The story was made interesting even though it’s an adoption of a novel.

Technically speaking, Ponniyin Selvan 2 is brilliant and Mani Ratnam’s lifetime of experience can be felt and enjoyed by the audience on the screen.

Unlike in the first part, the visuals are appealing and rich enough for a period drama. Art director Thota Tharani did a stupendous job. His artwork elevated the film’s visual appeal. AR Rahman’s work is decent. As the songs were already a hit, the background score too is good but only at some places was thumping.

The cinematography by Ravi Varma and the VFX are as good as the production design. One major setback for the movie is lag in some portions. Slow-paced scenes test the patience of the audience waiting for the drama to unfurl.

Performances

The stars involved in the film are proven actors and rightly cast. Everyone outshines each other in terms of performance giving their heart and soul to bring the characters to life. The scenes between Nandini and Karikalan, Kundavai and Vandiyadevan, and a scene between Sundara Chola and Mooga Rani are excellent. Brilliant performances are accentuated by the compelling background score only AR Rahman could give for a Mani Ratnam film.

Bottom line
Don’t miss it if you like period dramas

Sarkar rating: 3/5

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