PS-1 Review: Moviegoers React To Mani Ratnam's Epic Period Action Drama Film

Chennai, September 30 - Maverick filmmaker Mani Ratnam's highly-anticipated epic period action film Ponniyin Selvan: I has been released in theaters today. Mounted on a big budget and scale, the movie is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name.

Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, "PS-1" tells the story of the early life of Arulmozhivarman, who would become the great Chola emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014). The film stars an ensemble cast of Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Sobhita Dhulipala among others.



The movie has been receiving mostly positive responses from critics and the general audience. While the film is being praised for Mani Ratnam's direction and keeping the story true to the Novel along with solid performances by the primary cast and solid BGM by AR Rehman, it is getting criticism for lacking wow moments.

Have a look at some of the reactions to the movie by movergeros -

Damn! He's really done it. #ManiRatnam's #PonniyinSelvan1 is a spectacular adaptation that superbly captures the intrigue, thrills and page-turning quality of #Kalki's books. The start is shaky, but the entire second half is the master showing us all that he's still the boss.

— Suganth (@msuganth) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 - a decent watch with good making, dop, bgm & songs.. slow narration.. no wow factors..!! fights could have been better..
Performance wise all are good.. comparatively better 2nd half.. tail end is good..
Not a great one, but not boring too.. Mixed feel..! #PS1

— AB George (@AbGeorge_) September 30, 2022

#PS1 [4.5/5] : An Epic Screen Translation of #Kalki 's Great Novel..

Story and screen play have enough twists and turns that are interesting and transport to Chola Great Dynasty..

Only Dir #ManiRatnam could have done this..

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) September 30, 2022

#AishwaryaRai for her mysterious beauty, @trishtrashers for her majestic characterisation and ethereal beauty, @realsarathkumar for his betrayal. Everything is so perfect so far. @arrahman and Ravi varman taken a bow. Kudos Mani Ratnam for adapting the epic novel coherently2/2

— Rajasekar (@sekartweets) September 30, 2022

Performances by the lead cast is good especially Karthi and Vikram. Trisha is captivating with her screen presence. Mani Ratnam chose a story that had good potential but his narration is tedious at parts and should’ve focused more on the screenplay. VFX/Action is below par

— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan Classy and engrossing. You can feel the #ManiRatnam touch in adaptation of #Kalki’s classic. Story telling at its best, palace intrigues & politics well etched and a stunning high seas climax. Star character intro neatly done and amazing camera by @dop_ravivarman

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) September 30, 2022

BLOCKBUSTER MATERIAL 🔥🔥🔥👑

Complete New Experience From Kollywood..

Worth 🙌#PonniyinSelvan1 #PS1 #PonniyinSelvan

— Manibharathi Selvaraj (@smbmanibharathi) September 30, 2022

#PS1 #PonniyinSelvan: Probably one of the few films where the entire cast performed well in unison - @Karthi_Offl the show stealer, @chiyaan showcasing pain so well, @actor_jayamravi impressive along with @trishtrashers so angelic. Best of the lot tho - Aishwarya Rai as Nandini!

— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1:[4/5] 🌟🌟🌟🌟

Brilliant making #ManiRatnam screenplay is Epic.All artist perf excellent👏🏻 stunning Visuals& #ARRahman music big piller of the film.Gud 1st half followed by 2nd half. Slow paced screenplay. Part 2 lead🔥Must watch This Epic Movie 🙏🏻#PS1Review pic.twitter.com/LoSP5Jtl0I

— Tharani ᖇᵗк (@iam_Tharani) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 - WOW!

Firstly Superb Work Of "FICTION" from Kalki..What a Writing..! 👏

Maniratnam Amazes Bigtime.. Fantastic Cinematic Experience It Was 😍👍🔥

Ar Rahman -A King is Always a KING 😎🔥

Ravivarman Cinematography & Lightings..Most important Asset Of the Film😍

— தோழர் ஆதி™ 😎🔥 (@RjAadhi2point0) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 2nd half : An epic ending to #ManiRatnam 's epic. Kalki would have been the happiest to see his his portrayal of Chola empire taking a cinematic form.

Rating- 4/5@dt_next @actor_jayamravi @chiyaan @Karthi_Offl @trishtrashers #AishwaryaRaiBachchan

— Kaushik Rajaraman (@iamkaushikr) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 tamil cinema another hit 2022 is a blockbuster year for Tamil cinema
Excellent 4.25/5.#PonniyinSelvan1 #ponceinlet #PonniNadhi #PonniyinSelvanFromtoday #ponniyinselvanfdfs #PonniyanSelvanfdfs #BlockBuster #Ponniyinselvan pic.twitter.com/fmWRBIGf8J

— Trend Cinema (@Cinema2Trend) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 - (4.5/5) 70 years dream of Kollywood perfectly made by #Manirathnam sir 🤝❤️.. perfect casting, engaging screenplay,one of the best climax i ever seen 🔥. action sequences matu konjo better ah panirukalam..

Overall - Don't miss in theatres 💯💥 pic.twitter.com/j1kmIdXOfe

— Lanin.k (@Dirlanin) September 30, 2022

The face -off between #Kundavai (@trishtrashers) & #Nandini (#AishwaryaRai) is a crucial moment in #PonniyinSelvan1 What a ego clash scene, you can feel the simmering tension between them. Both actors lived the role, bejewelled & dressed to perfection.
👍@ekalakhani & #Pratiksha pic.twitter.com/TsI4q6nB8m

— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 - Juz wow 🤩

The grandeur is in the story and actors! Truly our pride.

Now waiting for #PonniyinSelvan2!

Note: Book/Audio book recommended before or aft the movie for more detailed understanding. pic.twitter.com/3QRUyijCuq

— Harish N S (@Harish_NS149) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 when you have some top performers and great on-screen presenter holding a epic story, you get a product like ‘Ponniyin Selvan’.. Blockbuster!! Eagerly awaiting for Part2..

— Srinivasan RV (@rvsrini26) September 30, 2022

#PS1 #PonniyinSelvan1 was solid even as someone who has read the text i found this film fairly engaging. Commendable effort from the entire team to pull this off during a pandemic the stunts are practical mostly but the 2nd half does include 2 grand setpieces that feel 👌. pic.twitter.com/ywgQGzGlnP

— Timorous Enigma (@enigma_timorous) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1
A 100% Maniratnam Film 🔥🙌🙏
don't read or watch reviews JUST GO watch and get MINDBLOWN !!
there's no word's to say ! this movie will be remain as
PRIDE OF TAMZIH cinema ! Dot !!
N what a BANGER way to END the movie 💥💥💥VERA LEVEL 🙌 pic.twitter.com/XDqJEwsKxV

— AK ! LIV n LET LIV !! (@ajithkanth009) September 30, 2022

#PonniyinSelvan1 - Historical story, Excellent film making by #ManiRatnam. All stars performance very well. #ARRahman Music Major Plus. But slow screenplay.

People who knows #PS history will understand the film very well.

Verdict : Visual Treat 🔥🔥

Rating : 3.5/5

— Cine Murugan (@anandviswajit) September 30, 2022

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