Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

The Cholas are Back

Directed by Mani Ratnam

Produced by Madras Talkies, Lyca Productions

2023164 min6.2 / 10

An epic historical drama of dynastic conflict, betrayal, and doomed romance set in 10th-century India, balancing large-scale political intrigue with intimate personal tragedy.

968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does Ponniyin Selvan: Part II end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part II easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity77

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Surprise9

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Love30

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Like Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Ponniyin Selvan: Part II, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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