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Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan-II gets a release date, to clash with Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani

The makers gave a sneak peek into the much-anticipated sequel. Also backed by Lyca Productions, the Ponniyin Selvan series boasts of a star-studded cast featuring Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Jayaram, Jayam Ravi and Aishwarya Lekshmi, among others.

Eka Lakhani on designing costumes for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan for Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan and more

Eka Lakhani also worked with historians and bounced off the final look of them to iron out inconsistencies.

Ponniyin Selvan 1 movie review: Mani Ratnam film is a visual spectacle that is a little less magical than the book

Ponniyin Selvan 1 is a brilliant experience that doesn’t chase the same high as other recent commercial films did. The spectacle lies in the setting and the story of the film that unravels beautifully.

Explained: Why Vikram Vedha and Ponniyin Selvan: I clash is great for pan-India box office

Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan's Vikram Vedha is set to hit the screens on 30th September and will lock horns with Chiyaan Vikram and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer Ponniyin Selvan: 1.

Ponniyin Selvan: Why this Mani Ratnam film could be a magnum opus like Rajamouli’s Baahubali

The epic drama is based on the life of Chola emperor and has many firsts to its credit including being the first Tamil film to release in IMAX worldwide.

Why should you know about the Cholas as you watch Ponniyin Selvan in September?

The meaning of the word Chola is a mystery. Perhaps it comes from the related word in Tamil to mean prosperity.

Bhoomi movie review: Jayam Ravi's film is a potpourri of ill-researched ideas punctuated with loud screams

Bhoomi doesn’t give you a moment to breathe or even feel what just hit you.

Jayam Ravi's Bhoomi skips theatrical release to directly premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on Pongal 2021

Directed by Lakshman, Bhoomi also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Sakshi Dwivedi, Ronit Roy, Saranya Ponvannan in pivotal roles.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Kollywood faces unprecedented economic, social challenges once lockdown lifts

Once private finances dry up in Kollywood, the number of film productions will reduce drastically, with no guarantee of a theatrical release.

Sobhita Dhulipala to play a pivotal role in Mani Ratnam's multi-lingual historical film Ponniyin Selvan

Sobhita Dhulipala is reportedly brushing up her classical dancing skills for her part in Ponniyin Selvan.