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Ponniyin selvan trailer is here.
Honestly, as much as I am a Mani fan, the last few of his films have been pretty much misses with rare hits. Starting with Ravanan. I have only liked kaatru veliyaadai without agreeing to the ending. CCC was too run of the-mill to comment on.
And Jeyamohan, the writer, has contributed heavily to Ponniyin Selvan. I am a fan of his online writing, but when kadal failed, JM blamed Mani completely. Not sure how the collaboration would work.
Karthi - Mani previous collaboration didn't work either.
But the core material - Kalki's historical fiction-is pure gold. A page turner now that I am re-reading or probably reading it properly now, the historical and geographical details stun me.
Then there are expectations.
1. Initially, some people seemed to have commented on the graphics, and Mani seems to have relied on more live locations. I can't comment on this because it's not an aspect I am usually drawn too.
2. It is a historical FICTION. I see some people arguing, not realizing the fictional aspects. For eg, vanthiyathevan hardly appears in two or three lines on any stone inscriptions or copper plate from that era. But in the novel, he is the main character and such a delight.
Nandini, the core of the novel, didn't exist in real life. She is purely fictional.
But now the trailer is here!!!
https://youtu.be/D4qAQYlgZQs?t=183
There are obviously scenes that I imagined very differently. Like Aishwarya and karthi in the trailer, jayam ravi and trisha are a bit underwhelming.
But the joy of seeing the scenes that you have only read about is amazing.
Sothapidathinga, is my request!
PS: I am re-reading the novel after many years, but I don't think I will be anywhere near completing it before the release.