Ponniyin Selvan: I (Eng: The Son of Ponni), also known and marketed as PS-1, is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language epic historical action film directed by Mani Ratnam, who co-wrote it with Elango Kumaravel and B. Jeyamohan. Produced by Ratnam and Subaskaran Allirajah under Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, it is the first of two cinematic parts based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel, Ponniyin Selvan. The film stars an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Jayaram, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prakash Raj, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, R. Parthiban, Rahman, Lal and Vikram Prabhu. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman, with cinematography by Ravi Varman, editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, and production design by Thota Tharani. Ponniyin Selvan: I dramatises the early life of Chola prince Arunmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014). In the film, Vandiyathevan sets out to cross the Chola land to deliver a message from the crown prince Aditha Karikalan. Meanwhile, Kundavai attempts to establish political peace as vassals and petty chieftains plot against the throne.
Directed by Mani Ratnam
Screenplay by Mani Ratnam, Elango Kumaravel & B. Jeyamohan
Story by Kalki Krishnamurthy
Based on Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki Krishnamurthy
Produced by Mani Ratnam & Subaskaran Allirajah
Starring Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala
Narrated by Kamal Haasan
Cinematography Ravi Varman
Edited by A. Sreekar Prasad
Music by A. R. Rahman
Production Madras Talkies & Lyca Productions
Distributed by Red Giant Movies, Sri Venkateswara Creations, K Senthil, Sree Gokulam Movies, Pen India Limited, Lyca Productions
Release date 30 September 2022
Running time 167 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
