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Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

2023 · 164 min

A sweeping, tragic historical epic that immerses you in court intrigue and doomed romance, demanding attention but rewarding with emotional grandeur.

Directed by
Mani Ratnam
Genres
Action, Adventure, History
Starring
Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan
Tagline
The Cholas are Back
Overview
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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Directed by
Mani Ratnam
Genres
Action, Adventure, History
Starring
Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • revenge
  • power
  • love
  • fate
Places
  • single country house
  • big city
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror2
Humour2
Realism6
Romance6
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity8
Emotional weight8

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