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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

2022 · 167 min

A sweeping, intrigue-filled historical epic with lush visuals and a constant sense of looming danger.

Directed by
Mani Ratnam
Genres
Action, Adventure, History
Starring
Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan
Tagline
The Cholas Are Coming
Overview
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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Directed by
Mani Ratnam
Genres
Action, Adventure, History
Starring
Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • betrayal
  • revenge
  • family
  • loyalty
Places
  • military
  • sea
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour3
Realism6
Romance5
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity7
Emotional weight7

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