# Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

> A lavish Tamil historical epic follows rival Chola heirs, charismatic envoys, and calculating nobles through a dangerous succession crisis.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/465118

## Facts

- Runtime: 167 min
- Genres: Action, Adventure, History
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10701074/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: grand, intimate, enigmatic, historical epic night, cinema spectacle

## Synopsis

A grand tale of ambition and betrayal unfolds amidst the splendor of ancient India.

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