Ponniyin Selvan 2 release: Jayam Ravi and Trisha-starrer opens to positive reviews; here's box office predictions, PS1's earnings, budget and more

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PS2 releases in
theatres today

Ponniyin Selvan 2 released in theatres on April 28 in various languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam [{ "selector": ".wsnfk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 458px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".tzmun-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ponniyin Selvan 2
reactions

Moviegoers on Twitter gave the movie a thumbs-up and said Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Chiyaan Vikram gave earnest performances. Cinephiles also hailed Jayam Ravi for his performance as Arunmozhi Varman [{ "selector": ".ooulm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 457px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".rixzk-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Movie goers hail
Mani Ratnam

Twitter users backed filmmaker Mani Ratnam for offering an opulent movie despite all the challenges. [{ "selector": ".dijcl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 472px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".njzrj-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ponniyin Selvan 2
box office prediction

Ponniyin Selvan 2 could go on to make Rs 30 crore across India in all languages on Day 1, as per Sacnilk [{ "selector": ".rapir-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 479px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ojmrd-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ponniyin Selvan 2
advance booking

The Mani Ratnam directorial's total advance booking for the first day stands between Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore. Total tickets sold are in the range of 2,00,000 to 5,00,000 [{ "selector": ".siwcg-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 469px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".zzdwu-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

PS2 plot, cast

The film takes off from the conclusion of Ponniyin Selvan 1 and is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name. Ponniyin Selvan features Aishwarya Rai, Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi and Trisha in lead roles [{ "selector": ".ffrak-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 434px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".spccd-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

PS2 OTT streaming rights

The OTT streaming rights of Ponniyin Selvan 2 have reportedly been sold to Amazon Prime Video. Ponniyin Selvan 1 is already streaming on the platform [{ "selector": ".lebnb-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 457px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".gmabu-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ponniyin Selvan 1 budget, box office numbers

As PS2 has released on silver screens across India, here's a look at how its predecessor PS1 fared at the box office - Budget: Around Rs 250 crore - Net domestic collection: Rs 266.54 crore - Gross domestic collection: Rs 313.36 crore - Worldwide collection: Rs 488.36 crore - Overseas collection: Rs 175 crore Source: Sacnilk [{ "selector": ".kcwrt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 390px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".ecewo-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ponniyin Selvan 1 story

The Mani Ratnam directorial focuses on the early days of Arunmoazhi Varman, who becomes the greatest Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola 1. PS 1 was released in theatres on September 22 last year [{ "selector": ".qplzd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 463px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".oroml-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Ponniyin Selvan 1 cast

The movie features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Trisha Krishnan, Karthi, Prakash Raj, and Sobhita Dhulipala in pivotal roles. [{ "selector": ".oliwk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 463px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".pabel-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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Ponniyin Selvan 2 release: Jayam Ravi and Trisha-starrer opens to positive reviews; here's box office predictions, PS1's earnings, budget and more

Mehak AgarwalDesigned by: Pragati

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