After much wait and anticipation, the sequel of Ponniyin Selvan finally has a release date. The film is slated to hit the big screens on April 28, 2023.IMAX Corporation and Lyca Productions on Tuesday announced their plans to release Ponniyin Selvan II to IMAX this year. The film marks a sequel to Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan I.
Ponniyin Selvan II stars Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Shobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles. Ponniyin Selvan II continues the story of the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola, the most powerful King in South at his time.He is chiefly remembered for reinstating the Chola power and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
The film is helmed by Mani Ratnam, produced and distributed by Subaskaran’s Lyca Productions, which also backed Ponniyin Selvan I and Robot 2.0 among other films.
Megan Colligan, the President of IMAX Entertainment said about the development: “IMAX is coming off its best year ever at the Indian box office thanks in large part to breathtaking local blockbusters like Ponniyin Selvan I.”
