Ponniyin Selvan 2 Critics Review: By Taran Adarsh, Komal Nahta, Ramesh Bala, Anupama Chopra

Cast Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Sobhita Dhulipala, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Jayaram, R. Sarathkumar, Parthiban Radhakrishnan, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, Kishore Kumar G., Lal, Nizhalgal Ravi, Nassar, Vikram Prabhu

Director: Mani Ratnam

Where to Watch: In Theaters

Overall Critics Ratings: 3.5/5 [yasr_overall_rating size=”large”]

Ponniyin Selvan 1 (PS 1), released in September 2022, created a stir in the world. Now Ponniyin Selvan 2 (PS2) has also been released in the theaters today. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s historical novel Ponniyin Selvan, the film beautifully depicts the splendor, art, politics, economy, warfare, etc. of the Chola Empire and brings it to the screen with the same grandeur, by veteran director Mani Ratnam. While PS 1 introduced the characters and introduced the Chola Empire, PS 2 shows the development of the characters and their respective interests. Mani Ratnam has made the seemingly impossible work possible by taking great work from so many great artists. This is the mark of a great director. Due to its tight storyline and stellar performances by the cast, the film is released across 3200 screens worldwide today.

Ponniyin Selvan 2 Critics Review: By Taran Adarsh, Komal Nahta, Ramesh Bala, Anupama Chopra

Another special thing about this film is that it is the first film that is released in theaters in 4DX format. The problem with Bollywood people is that they do not have a story and this time the problem with South people is that the story is there, but it is so complicated that you will have to pull your hair out to understand it. After watching PS1, I felt that if I had read the novel on which this film is based, I would have understood the film. It also felt that there is an introduction in the first part. There will be fun in the second. It was fun but understanding the story has also become a punishment. When I was watching this film, the audience sitting in front said in the interval what a boring film Yaar. Salman’s film was better than this. Means someone’s brother someone’s life. But it does not mean that PS 2 is bad, yes, it is not for everyone.

#PonniyinSelvan2 / #PS2 [4/5] : A Fitting conclusion to an epic..

A very interesting and engaging screenplay..

Novel made suitable for cinema..@chiyaan , #AishwaryaRaiBachchan , @Karthi_Offl , @actor_jayamravi , @trishtrashers and @iamVikramPrabhu score big time..

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) April 28, 2023

Ratings:3.5/5 Review By: Suganth Site:Times Of India

In fairness, the climactic portions are hugely impacted by this emotional high, as the events that follow Karikalan’s death cannot match the suspense and the drama the narrative held until then. And Mani Ratnam seems to realise this too, and decides to have a war scene in the end to amp up the drama to give us an adrenaline rush. But the more underwhelming moment is the climax. Even in Kalki’s book, we get a rather low-key ending, with one too many twists, but here, while the writers sensibly give us a more agreeable twist, they fail to pack a punch with the speech that Arulmozhi delivers in the end to make the ultimate sacrifice.

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Ratings:3.5/5 Review By: Shubham Site:Koimoi

For someone who didn’t like Ponniyin Selvan 1, Part 2 came in as a massive shift and a beautiful surprise, mostly because Ratnam has a love saga to tell here at the helm of a story about a reigning house.Ponniyin Selvan 2 works like a brilliant compensation for sitting through a scattered part 1. There is so much to grasp here and a Ratnam brand lethal love saga in the centre of it all LLP. You must invest in this one.

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Ratings:4/5 Review By: Kirubhakar Site:Indian Express

After watching Ponniyin Selvan 2, one can say that the first part was Mani’s way of introducing and establishing the epic, where he didn’t shy away from using screen time for lavish song sequences. In the second part, he is bolder and deviates majorly from the books. Here, Mani Ratnam, the filmmaker, is more faithful to his craft than to the written material. This makes Ponniyin Selvan 2 better cinema, and superior to its first part.

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Ratings:3.5/5 Review By: Dishya Site:News18

Having watched both films now, I feel Ponniyin Selvan deserved a tad more depth, given the various characters and plotlines. The two-part series could have been explored as a grand web series of sorts, something similar to Game of Thrones, or even as a three-part film series, allowing the characters to be fleshed out fully and letting people pick their favourites. Overall, when Ponniyin Selvan was announced, it appeared like a great door-opener for those who weren’t aware of the five-part novel. However, the two-part series concludes as a great cinematic experience that fell short on storytelling.

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Ratings:— Review By: Nandini Site:Scroll

Ratnam’s deeply respectful, family-friendly approach towards Krishnamurthy’s novel ensures that the films stay on the surface without delving into too many subtextual possibilities. Amidst the gorgeous visuals and gracefully choreographed movements of characters, the impeccably clad actors and the attention to period detail, a sense of remorse for ruinous decisions just about sneaks through.

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Ratings:3.5/5 Review By: MovieCrow Site:MovieCrow

The epic writing by Amarar Kalki weaves a web of conspiracies, mysteries, political turmoil, and impending war with an element of surprise and shock at every step of the way. Maniratnam took the burden of huge responsibility on his shoulders to do justice to the epic Tamil novel. The narration pace is not hurried as more knots unfold with unexpected twists and turns. The master admirably delivers a sure-fire winner cautiously and confidently in a self-assured manner. Ponniyin Selvan will be a magnum opus in many ways. Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2 will go down in history for reasons beyond just box office collections.

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Ratings:2.75/5 Review By: Mirchi9 Site:Mirchi9

All the drama leads to a final big battle for the throne. A huge war scene is shot neatly but without too much high. This and the lack of conclusion to the threads of some popular characters leave one a little unsatisfied at the end. Overall, Ponniyin Selvan 2 holds attention despite all the issues to those who are already connected to the characters and the world. The scale, ambition and casting make the movie a one-time watch with the right expectations set in from the start.

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Ratings:3/5 Review By: 123Telugu Site:123Telugu

On the whole, Ponniyin Selvan 2 is a satisfactory sequel that has some interesting and well-executed sequences. The absorbing storyline, decent drama, and solid performances are its assets. PS 2 is surely better than its predecessor, but to enjoy the film, one has to sit through the slow-paced narrative. Give it a shot if you love watching period dramas.

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