# Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ponniyin-selvan-part-i-2022/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 77% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 69/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.7/10 |
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, History |
| Runtime | 167 min |

## Quick answer

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Mani Ratnam adapts Kalki’s Chola epic with operatic craft — Tamil prestige cinema at event scale. Metascore 69/100. Directed by Mani Ratnam.

## Critics consensus

Mani Ratnam adapts Kalki’s Chola epic with operatic craft — Tamil prestige cinema at event scale.

## Synopsis

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?

## Cast

Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar, R. Parthiban, Kishore

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
Indonesia: Prime Video
India: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I worth watching?**
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I holds a 75% Celluloid Score. Mani Ratnam adapts Kalki’s Chola epic with operatic craft — Tamil prestige cinema at event scale.

**What is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I 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 directed Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?**
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) was directed by Mani Ratnam.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?**
75% — the average of five public sources: critics 77%, audience 80%, Metascore 69/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.7/10.

**Where can I watch Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?**
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in Indonesia; on Prime Video in India. Availability varies by region.

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