Director Mani Ratnam's Historical Epic "Ponniyin Selvan II" Earns a Remarkable Rs 300 crore Globally

"Ponniyin Selvan II" surpasses Rs 300 crore mark globally

Director Mani Ratnam's highly anticipated film "Ponniyin Selvan II" has crossed the Rs 300 crore mark at the worldwide box office, according to an announcement made by Madras Talkies, Ratnam's production banner. The period action epic, which released in theaters on April 28 in Tamil and dubbed versions in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam, continues to reign supreme at the box office.

Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's popular 1955 Tamil novels, the "Ponniyin Selvan" series follows the early days of Arulmozhivarman, played by Jayam Ravi, one of the most influential kings in the south who later became the great Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I. The film franchise boasts a star-studded cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Prakash Raj.

The lavishly mounted franchise is co-produced by Madras Talkies and A Subaskaran's Lyca Productions, with the first part of the series releasing last September. "Ponniyin Selvan II" continues to captivate audiences with its gripping storyline, exceptional performances, and stunning visuals, leading to its outstanding box office performance.

Synopsis of Ponniyin Selvan II 

"Ponniyin Selvan II" is the second part of a period action epic film series directed by Mani Ratnam. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's popular 1955 Tamil novels of the same name, the film chronicles the story of Arulmozhivarman, played by Jayam Ravi, who later becomes the great Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I. The film is set in the early days of Arulmozhivarman's life, exploring his journey towards becoming a powerful king in the south. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles that test his character and leadership skills. The film features a star-studded cast that includes Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Prakash Raj. The franchise is co-produced by Madras Talkies and A Subaskaran's Lyca Productions, and the second part of the film was released in theaters on April 28, 2022, in Tamil along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Other Hit films directed by Mani Ratnam 

Mani Ratnam is a renowned Indian filmmaker known for his distinctive style and narrative techniques. He has directed several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films over the years. Here are some of Mani Ratnam's other hit films:

1. Roja (1992) - A romantic thriller that revolves around a woman's search for her husband who has been abducted by terrorists.

2. Bombay (1995) - A love story set against the backdrop of the Bombay riots in 1992.

3. Dil Se (1998) - A love story that explores the theme of terrorism and its impact on the lives of ordinary people.

4. Yuva (2004) - A multi-starrer film that follows the lives of three young men and their intersecting paths.

5. Guru (2007) - A biographical drama based on the life of businessman Dhirubhai Ambani.

6. Raavan (2010) - A modern retelling of the epic Ramayana, with Abhishek Bachchan playing the titular character.

7. OK Kanmani (2015) - A romantic drama that explores the relationship between a young couple who are reluctant to get married.

These films showcase Mani Ratnam's versatility as a filmmaker, and his ability to seamlessly blend commercial elements with socially relevant themes.