Filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s historic epic saga Ponniyin Selvan II has garnered much appreciation from critics and audiences alike. Headlined by Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Shobhita Dhulipala and Trisha, the film has grossed $24.4 million worldwide in the first weekend of its release.
As per the latest Comscore report, it has earned $$3.64 million in the US markets alone, in the weekend ending April 30. Ponniyin Selvan II is the second part of Ratnam’s historic epic that first released last year to wide appreciation. Both films are based on Kalki’s books Ponniyin Selvan that narrate the story of the Chola kingdom in Indian region. The film features Rai as Nandini while Ravi features in the titular role of Arunmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan. Vikram plays the role of Nandini’s lover and Arunmozhi’s brother Aditha Karikalan. Ratnam’s film portrays powerful female characters, and the filmmaker has packed a thrilling narrative with beautiful frames and brilliant performers.
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