Ponnar Shankar (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2011, Ponnar Shankar is a history film directed by Thyagarajan, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Ponner Sankar is based on historical novel written by Kalangir M. Karunanidhi. Story is about the two warriors, both are brothers named Ponner and Sankar living in Kongu Nadu (present day Coimbatore, Erode etc..). This is a historical movie and these two warriors are even worshipped today at most of the above mentioned part of Tamil Nadu.
Who’s in it. Ponnar Shankar stars Prashanth Thyagarajan as Ponnar, Pooja Chopra as Muthaayi, Divya Parameshwaran as Pavaalayi and Sneha as Arukkaani Thangam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Ponnar Shankar has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ponnar Shankar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ponnar Shankar tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ponnar Shankar (2011)?
- In GB, Ponnar Shankar is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ponnar Shankar worth watching?
- Ponnar Shankar holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ponnar Shankar?
- Ponnar Shankar stars Prashanth Thyagarajan, Pooja Chopra, Divya Parameshwaran, Sneha and Prakash Raj.
- When was Ponnar Shankar released?
- Ponnar Shankar was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.