Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2' Early Audience Reviews

Chennai, April 28 - The second part of filmmaker Mani Ratnam's period drama film Ponniyin Selvan has been released in theaters today, nearly 7 months after the first part hit big screens and turned into one of the biggest blockbusters of Tamil cinema history.

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.



There was eagerness among the fans for Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2 and going by the early reactions from audiences, the film doesn't disappoint at all. The movie is mostly getting positive reviews from all sections of the audience and most of them are calling it better than the first part for many reasons.

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.

Overall, got a satisfying feel.#PS2 >> #PS1

— VCD (@VCDtweets) April 28, 2023

#PonniyinSelvan2 A Satisfactory Period Drama that works in parts!

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

— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) April 27, 2023

#PS2 First half 🔥🔥
Though there were no twists or turns, the screenplay is going completely engaging 💥
JR scores in the interval 🤩
Aishwarya Rai & Chiyaan Vikram 👌#PonniyinSelvan2

— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) April 28, 2023

#PonniyinSelvan2 First half takes it up a notch higher. Drama intensifies. Not a single character wasted nor compromised.

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

— MovieCrow (@MovieCrow) April 27, 2023

#PonniyinSelvan2..Perfect ending..

Good as a period drama..
There is some lag but it's not boring..
Actors performance..sollave vendam...pakka..

Movie will do well..#PonniyinSelvan2 - வெற்றி பெற்றான்.. pic.twitter.com/l9rsh6Y6hS

— Jeevan Santhosh (@ijeevan) April 28, 2023

#PonniyinSelvan2

A good slow paced drama, fairly engaging.. great performance from Vikram & Aishwarya Rai face off scene, Oomai Rani ❤️ 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

— SmartBarani (@SmartBarani) April 28, 2023

This man is a revelation🔥

The character #AdithaKarikalan requires depth & energy & #ChiyaanVikram absolutely shines in this role😃

His eyes convey the pain, the happiness & many emotions🔥@chiyaan, Take A Bow👏#PonniyinSelvan2 #PS2 #PonniyinSelvan2Review #PS2Review pic.twitter.com/u8IklPuSz5

— Kumar Swayam (@KumarSwayam3) April 28, 2023

Absolutely loved #PonniyinSelvan2 !!

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

— Sathya (@_satyatweets) April 28, 2023

#PonniyinSelvan2 🔥🔥🔥

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 4/5⭐

A must watch🔥#PonniyinSelvan2 pic.twitter.com/Qxh5nbFrdQ

— Filmy Duniya (@janiKing35954) April 28, 2023

#PonniyinSelvan2 what an amazing watch 👌🔥 #Maniratnam & #ARRahman jointly delivers the best⚡⚡
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

— unni (@unnirajendran_) April 28, 2023

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