Many internet users are excited about ‘Ponniyin Selvan’s release tomorrow. Adapted from the historic novel, the movie has a huge expectation and this question did not even skip Mani Ratnam’s ears. The director replied humorously that he thinks ‘Game of Thrones’ is the English version of ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. As both these were made based on the book, according to the timeline, Kalki Krishanmoorthy’s book was released ahead of George RR Martin’s book.
Though historical fiction books, novels, and films can be similar because of the fantasy, here are a few striking similarities that ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ has!
