Mani Ratnam is currently gearing up for the second part of Ponniyin Selvan. The filmmaker along with the film’s cast including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala and Jayam Ravi were seen at the press conference in Mumbai.
Aishwarya wore an ivory anarkali suit with shimmery embellishments and a matching dupatta. She kept her long tresses open and rounded off her look with a statement emerald neckpiece. In the film, Aishwarya plays dual roles of Nandini – the Queen of Pazhuvoor and Mandakini – the aunt of Poonguzhali.
Aishwarya wore an ivory anarkali suit with shimmery embellishments and a matching dupatta. She kept her long tresses open and rounded off her look with a statement emerald neckpiece. In the film, Aishwarya plays dual roles of Nandini – the Queen of Pazhuvoor and Mandakini – the aunt of Poonguzhali.
Ponniyin Selvan is based on author Kalki’s eponymous novel. The first part of the film dramatises the early life of Chola prince Arunmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I. While the first part was released back in September 2022, the second part will land in theatres on April 28.
