Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2' Early Audience Reviews
Produced by Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, Ponniyin Selvan is the cinematic adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name. The film stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Sobhita Dhulipala, among others in key roles.
The performance of the lead cast, especially Vikram as Aditha Karikalan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini has been getting high praise. The direction of Mani Ratnam and the music by AR Rahman are said to have exceeded expectations.
Have a look at some of the early reactions/reviews for PS-2 -
Mani sir strikes gold yet again with #PS2! A stellar cast including Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya & Trisha deliver powerhouse perfos, with V & K stealing the show. The film reaches its pinnacle during the intense face-off b/w Karikalan & Nandini. BGM & DOP are top-notch. Blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/Sj07O89D6y
— Snehasallapam (@SSTweeps) April 28, 2023
#PonniyinSelvan2 - Strong drama keeps us engaging throughout. Good clarity. Visual grandeur. Intense performances & nice music. Handful of good moments to remember. Mystery, action, emotions, adventure - everything is neatly packaged.
— VCD (@VCDtweets) April 28, 2023
Overall, got a satisfying feel.#PS2 >> #PS1
#PonniyinSelvan2 A Satisfactory Period Drama that works in parts!
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) April 27, 2023
The drama is decent for the most part along with the art design & songs. However, the film feels stretched out in parts due to slow/flat pacing and could use trimming. Better than the 1st Part
Rating: 2.75/5 #PS2
#PS2 First half 🔥🔥
— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) April 28, 2023
Though there were no twists or turns, the screenplay is going completely engaging 💥
JR scores in the interval 🤩
Aishwarya Rai & Chiyaan Vikram 👌#PonniyinSelvan2
#PonniyinSelvan2 First half takes it up a notch higher. Drama intensifies. Not a single character wasted nor compromised.
— MovieCrow (@MovieCrow) April 27, 2023
Narration pace is not hurried as more knots unfold.
Maniratnam makes sincere attempt to stay true to the Kalki's vision #ARRahman #ManiRatnam #Chiyaan pic.twitter.com/el69wgI9zt
#PonniyinSelvan2..Perfect ending..
— Jeevan Santhosh (@ijeevan) April 28, 2023
Good as a period drama..
There is some lag but it's not boring..
Actors performance..sollave vendam...pakka..
Movie will do well..#PonniyinSelvan2 - வெறà¯à®±à®¿ பெறà¯à®±à®¾à®©à¯.. pic.twitter.com/l9rsh6Y6hS
#PonniyinSelvan2
— SmartBarani (@SmartBarani) April 28, 2023
A good slow paced drama, fairly engaging.. great performance from Vikram & Aishwarya Rai face off scene, Oomai Rani â¤ï¸ loved the way scenes unfolded. Karthi & Aishwarya 💥
Everyone did justice to their role 🔥 Overall an good entertainer
Rating 4/5 👠WORTH pic.twitter.com/2W05wZARHl
This man is a revelation🔥
— Kumar Swayam (@KumarSwayam3) April 28, 2023
The character #AdithaKarikalan requires depth & energy & #ChiyaanVikram absolutely shines in this role😃
His eyes convey the pain, the happiness & many emotions🔥@chiyaan, Take A BowðŸ‘#PonniyinSelvan2 #PS2 #PonniyinSelvan2Review #PS2Review pic.twitter.com/u8IklPuSz5
Absolutely loved #PonniyinSelvan2 !!
— Sathya (@_satyatweets) April 28, 2023
Everyone was terrific but #AishwaryaRai , #ChiyaanVikram & #JayamRavi were jus too perfect 🤌
The movie and some of the powerful scenes will not have the same effect without #ARRahman 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/krvRqphNMa
#PonniyinSelvan2 🔥🔥🔥
— Filmy Duniya (@janiKing35954) April 28, 2023
The performance of #ChiyaanVikram is top notch 🔥
The direction #ManiRatnam is literally mind-blowing 🔥
The songs, the cinematography, the intervel and the acting of #AishwaryaRai is very unique🔥
Till intervel 4/5â
A must watch🔥#PonniyinSelvan2 pic.twitter.com/Qxh5nbFrdQ
#PonniyinSelvan2 what an amazing watch 👌🔥 #Maniratnam & #ARRahman jointly delivers the best⚡⚡
— unni (@unnirajendran_) April 28, 2023
Even though missing high moments like the first part, this is pure class 👌🔥
Tremendous performance by all lead casts 👌 #PS2 > #PS1 #ChiyaanVikram #Karthi pic.twitter.com/imFkZGySaK
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