What is the Metascore for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II has a Metascore of 69 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Ponniyin Selvan: Part II?

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II is available on Prime Video in the United States.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Item: Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Rating: 4
Author: Priya Sharma

Directed by Mani Ratnam · 2023 · Last reviewed July 23, 2026

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Answer Summary

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

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
Cast: Vikram , Aishwarya Rai Bachchan , Ravi Mohan , Karthi , Trisha Krishnan , Prakash Raj , R. Sarathkumar , R. Parthiban , Jayaram , Vikram Prabhu
Where to stream in the US: Prime Video

Official theatrical poster for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)

Theatrical release

Where to watch in the United States

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

Not ideal for

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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

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