Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2022, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Mani Ratnam, running about 167 minutes. “The Cholas Are Coming” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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?
Who’s in it. Ponniyin Selvan: Part I stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini / Mandakini Devi, Ravi Mohan as Arunmozhi Varman, Karthi as Vanthiyathevan and Trisha Krishnan as Kundavai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $40M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ponniyin Selvan: Part I page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ponniyin Selvan: Part I tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)?
- In US, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I worth watching?
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan and Prakash Raj.
- When was Ponniyin Selvan: Part I released?
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part I was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.