Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan hit the theatres on September 30th. Although Hrithik Roshan Vikram Vedha was showcasing alongside, the movie had impressive run in both PAN India and International markets.
Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan, which is also Aishwarya’s comeback movie hit the theatres yesterday. The movie was one of the most awaited Tamil releases of the year. Ponniyin Selvan was expected to face a stiff competition from Vikram Vedha. However, the former held its ground on the opening day and is still running strong during the weekend. PS-1 Collection at Box-Office run continued as the movie opened to the third highest opening in Tamil theatres after #Valimai and #Beast. In spite of facing tough competition from Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan’s Vikram Vedha, early estimates suggest that PS1 witnessed an exceptional opening in India and overseas.
PS-1 Collection at Box-Office run, earns a massive fortune on the box office
The doubts of Vikram Vedha overshadowing the performance of Ponniyin Selvan have been put to rest. Aishwarya starrer movie PS-1 Collection at Box-Office run collected a massive 80 crores. This feat has enabled it to have become one of the biggest ever opening movies of the Tamil Cinema. There was a lot of euphoria around the movie, and it sure has paid well. If it continues the same way, it might as well enter the 1000 crore club.
Ponniyin Selvan Cast and Crew
Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 has Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead roles. Some of the other worth mentioning actors are Jayaram, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Parthiban, Sarath Kumar, Lal, Rahman, Vikram Prabhu, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Chidambaram, Kishore, Jaya Chitra, Sarah Arjun, and others. Lyca Productions in association with Madras Talkies have produced the film, A.R Rahman composed the music and Ravi Varman handled the cinematography. Movie’s climax is intriguing, the fans are looking forward to the sequel. The sequel is scheduled to hit the theatres during the summer of 2023. Ponniyin Selvan is the first Tamil movie to release in IMAX.
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