Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ release date out; Film to release on April 28 in IMAX theatres

Mani Ratnam is set to release ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ this year on April 28, in IMAX theatres across the globe. The movie is the second edition of the 2022 release, ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I,’ which emerged as one of the biggest hits in the history of the Tamil film industry.

The film’s producer Lyca Productions and IMAX Corporation announced the release date of ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ on Twitter. Lyca Productions has urged viewers to immerse themselves in the grandeur of Ponniyin Selvan once again. The social media post confirmed the global launch of ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ in IMAX theatres worldwide. ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ earned a whopping INR 482.70 crores in gross global collections.

‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ boasts a stellar star cast that includes iconic names such as Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prakash Raj, Vikram Prabhu, Shobhita Dhulipala, and Karthi Trisha. The second edition of ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I’ will continue the grand saga of the Chola emperor ‘Raja Raja Chola.’ The movie captures the grandeur of the reign of one of the most powerful kings of South India. The emperor is renowned in history for re-establishing the Chola rule and asserting its dominance in the Southeast Asian region and over the Indian Ocean.




The upcoming film is the directorial venture of Mani Ratnam, who is recognized as one of the biggest filmmakers in the Indian film industry. Speaking about the film, IMAX President Megan Colligan said that the team is happy to collaborate with ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II.’ IMAX theatres have large display screens, comfortable seating arrangements, and a high-resolution film viewing experience for visitors.

FAQ

Q1. Who were the protagonists in Mani Ratnam’s ‘Guru?’
Ans. Mani Ratnam’s ‘Guru’ had Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in lead roles. The movie earned a lot of critical and financial acclaim from fans.

Q2. What was Mani Ratnam’s debut film?
Ans. Mani Ratnam’s first movie as a director was the 1983 release ‘Pallavi anu Pallavi.’