New Delhi: Ponniyin Selvan, Mani Ratnam’s much awaited crowning achievement, debuted in theatres today, September 30, amid great anticipation. Moviegoers who had seen the historical drama’s first day first show in theatres posted evaluations of Ponniyin Selvan on social media. And, seems like the film has struck a chord with fans. The reviews for the Mani Ratam directorial, starring Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Trisha among others, have largely been positive. Check out what fans tweeted about the film:
“#PonniyinSelvan Classy and engrossing. You can feel the #ManiRatnam touch in adaptation of #Kalki’s classic. Story telling at its best, palace intrigues & politics well etched and a stunning high seas climax. Star character intro neatly done and amazing camera by @dop_ravivarman,” wrote one user.
“#PonniyinSelvan – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2, It’s the beginning of the world written Kalki with all the characters and major conflict established in style. The towering performances of
@Karthi_Offl(highly entertaining),@chiyaan (intense), @actor_jayamravi
(calm and composed) along with 1/2,” another user wrote.
#PonniyinSelvan – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2, It's the beginning of the world written Kalki with all the characters and major conflict established in style. The towering performances of @Karthi_Offl (highly entertaining), @chiyaan (intense), @actor_jayamravi (calm and composed) along with 1/2
— Rajasekar (@sekartweets) September 30, 2022
“WATCHED #PonniyinSelvan1.Magnum Opus of #ManiRatnam sir. couldn’t come out of the movie. Extremely good movie. CLIMAX TENSION BUILDS UP & SETS THE MOOD FOR PS2. SHIP UNDER STORM VFX IS FANTASTIC. ARR🧡
Yes this is a hard core BLOCKBUSTER 🔥🔥🔥 5/5 #PS1Review #MovieMeter🎬” read one review.
WATCHED #PonniyinSelvan1
Magnum Opus of #ManiRatnam sir. couldn't come out of the movie. Extremely good movie. CLIMAX TENSION BUILDS UP & SETS THE MOOD FOR PS2. SHIP UNDER STORM VFX IS FANTASTIC. ARR🧡
Yes this is a hard core BLOCKBUSTER 🔥🔥🔥 5/5 #PS1Review #MovieMeter🎬 pic.twitter.com/YWlApzWE3M— Movie Meter 🎬 (@yourmoviemeter) September 30, 2022
“#PonniyinSelvanFDFS Movie is awesome, very good screenplay all the actors done their role very mass.Dear negativity spreading guys don’t spread your negativity bahubali is different and ps1 is different, ps1 it’s about our tamil kings. #PS1review movie gone rocks in history,” said one Twitter user.
https://twitter.com/LoveTrichy/status/1575655988241104897
“Brilliant making #ManiRatnam screenplay is Epic.All artist perf excellent👏🏻 stunning Visuals& #ARRahman music big piller of the film.Gud 1st half followed by 2nd half. Slow paced screenplay. Part 2 lead🔥Must watch This Epic Movie 🙏🏻” a netizen wrote.
#PonniyinSelvan1:[4/5] 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Brilliant making #ManiRatnam screenplay is Epic.All artist perf excellent👏🏻 stunning Visuals& #ARRahman music big piller of the film.Gud 1st half followed by 2nd half. Slow paced screenplay. Part 2 lead🔥Must watch This Epic Movie 🙏🏻#PS1Review pic.twitter.com/LoSP5Jtl0I
— Tharani ᖇᵗк (@iam_Tharani) September 30, 2022
However, some internet users also compared PS 1 to Baahubali and said the expectations fall flat in comparison to SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali.
https://twitter.com/Singha278/status/1575673461002756096
#PS1review
It's a good movie, but don't expect elevations mass dialogues
Not all movie stories will be like bahubali this is different
This was an historical story which was adapted from book
We can see some interesting stuff on screen but slow paced— Pkfan (@Pkfan54654666) September 30, 2022
https://twitter.com/ShalzShallons15/status/1575672563925020673
Knowing that Ponniyin Selvan was in development for over three decades before it was finally released to the public may be fascinating. Before, Mani Ratnam made two attempts to make the movie. His initial attempt was in 1994, and he then resumed talking about the project in 2011. However, the effort was unsuccessful both times.
