Ponniyin Selvan 2: Story Review
Ponniyin Selvan II story continues from where it ended in Ponniyin Selvan I. Following the shocking developments in Sri Lanka related to Arulmozhi Varman aka Ponniyin Selvan (Jayam Ravi), the unrest in the Chola Kingdom increases with various forces trying to take control of the capital city Tanjore. How Adithya Karikalan (Vikram), his dad Emperor Sundara Cholan alias Parantaka Chola II (Prakash Raj), sister Kundavai aka Ilaiya Piratti (Trisha), and trusted lieutenant Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan (Karthi) address the problem, what are the nefarious plans of Madurantaka Uttama Chola(Rahman), Pazhuvoor queen Nandini (Aishwarya Rai), her husband, treasurer Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar (Sarath Kumar), who is Mandakini (Aishwarya Rai), and the resulting repercussions should be found on the big screen.
Ponniyin Selvan 2 (PS-2): Rating Analysis
Altogether, Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan II is a decent entertainer compared to Ponniyin Selvan I. Mani Ratnam should be commended and complimented for realizing his dream of showing the valor of Chola Kings of whom the entire Tamil Nadu is proud of and in the process paid rich tribute to them by turning Ponniyin Selvan novel of Kalki Krishnamurthy into a film.
While Ponniyin Selvan I confused many, especially non-Tamilians as they couldn't connect to the nativity and the names of the characters and the confusing screenplay, movie lovers do not face any such problem in Ponniyin Selvan II as they are well acquainted with the characters. Mani Ratnam made sure that the proceedings are narrated in a smooth manner without creating any confusion with his screenplay and direction.
He got the optimum from the entire cast and crew to turn the final product into a decent one. Had Mani Ratnam, included a few twists and turns and impactful dialogues, hair-raising action sequences, and elevated the scenes with his screenplay and direction using his creativity, Ponniyin Selvan would have made a stronger impact. However, the snail's pace in the proceedings ruined the cinematic experience. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 Rating for Ponniyin Selvan 2.
