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Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Directed by Mani Ratnam · 2023 ·

Answer Summary: Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II worth watching?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

77% Critic Score
80% Audience
69 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6
7.7 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 44m
Where to watch in Indonesia
Prime Video

Where to watch in Indonesia

  • Prime Video

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (77%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (69/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded action, adventure, history, drama pick
  • Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience

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    Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II worth watching?

    Yes — Ponniyin Selvan: Part II earns a 75% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

    The conclusion of Ratnam’s Chola saga pays off palace intrigue with sweeping battles and emotional clarity.

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II about?

    968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

    Critic Reviews

    critic Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

    Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) Review

    Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) remains a defining Action landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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