Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 1

Tamil30 Sep 20222h 47mU/A · 12+Action · Adventure · History

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A sprawling historical epic of dynastic intrigue and war in 10th-century Tamil Nadu, with repeated battle sequences and emotionally… Family Room →

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₹488.36 CrWorldwide gross

India gross₹313.36 Cr

Overseas gross₹175.00 Cr

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Vivek M.V. · 30 Sep 2022

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The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

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