Mani Ratnam: News
19 May 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is slow amidst competition
Mani Ratnam is a maverick on celluloid and has directed several modern-day classics, over the years. His recently released magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II has received positive reviews from critics and is loved by many all across the world.
18 May 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is losing the momentum
Mani Ratnam is having a great run with his films. His recently released magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II has been loved by viewers and has had a humongous box office collection. The film also received rave reviews from critics.
17 May 2023
Box Office Collection#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is on a downhill
Mani Ratnam is genius of a filmmaker. Over the years, he has made some stellar films and his recent release is no exception. Ponniyin Selvan: II has been receiving love from all over the world. The magnum opus has been praised by critics and viewers.
16 May 2023
Money Laundering CaseED searches Chennai office of 'Ponniyin Selvan' makers
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the office of LYCA Productions on Tuesday in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The search, which is presently underway, is said to have been conducted in connection to a money laundering case.
16 May 2023
Box Office#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' haul drops significantly
Mani Ratnam is currently the talk of the town, especially after the humongous success of Ponniyin Selvan: II. The duology has been a dream of Tamil cinema for six decades. It received critical acclaim too.
15 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is slow yet steady
Mani Ratnam is one of the most adept filmmakers in India and the director has produced stellar work over the years. His recent directorial Ponniyin Selvan: II has been working like a miracle and it has done quite well at the box office.
12 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' inches toward Rs. 350cr-mark
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is all over the moon!
10 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is quite steady
Mani Ratnam is a maverick in his own right and he has translated the six-decade-old Tamil cinema dream on celluloid. Yes, the Ponniyin Selvan franchise was that dream, and now the second installment—Ponniyin Selvan: II—has been raking in huge numbers at the box office.
09 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office collection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is here to rule
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is raking in good money even 11 days after release and has been quite steady at the box office. It has reportedly entered the Rs. 300 crore club globally.
08 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' crosses Rs. 300 crore worldwide
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has delivered numerous acclaimed films over the decades, and his recent magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is proving to be yet another addition to this list.
05 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' looks solid; anticipating higher collections
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is a prime example of how a box office biggie should perform on weekdays. The film had a great run in its first week and is touted to earn even bigger on weekends.
04 May 2023
CelebrityHappy birthday, Trisha Krishnan: Celebrating actor's best performances on screen
Actor Trisha stunned everyone with her performance as Chola Princess Kundavai in Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan film series.
03 May 2023
Ponniyin SelvanAR Rahman's composition in 'PS: II' faces plagiarism allegations
Last year, the Kantara makers faced allegations of plagiarism regarding one of its songs. While the controversy ruled headlines for months, a similar allegation has been pressed against one of AR Rahman's compositions for the movie Ponniyin Selvan: II or PS: II.
03 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' minting impressive figures on weekdays
Mani Ratnam is one of the most adept filmmakers of Indian cinema. The director has produced several landmark films and his recently released magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is the latest addition to that list.
02 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' clinches its throne
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is on a roll!
01 May 2023
Box OfficeBox office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' shines amid positive buzz
Mani Ratnam's recently released film Ponniyin Selvan: II was in buzz ever since the first installment was released in theaters. This film is Tamil cinema's passion project and many have failed earlier to adapt the classic.
30 Apr 2023
Box Office'PS II' box office: Mani Ratnam's historical-drama crosses Rs. 50cr
The highly-awaited sequel to Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: I finally hit the theaters on Friday and witnessed an overwhelming response from the audiences.
29 Apr 2023
Ponniyin Selvan'PS II' OTT release: When, where to watch Mani Ratnam-directorial
The second installment of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus film series Ponniyin Selvan was released in the theaters on Friday.
29 Apr 2023
Ponniyin Selvan'PS II' box office: Mani Ratnam directorial mints Rs. 32cr
After the worldwide success of Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022), Mani Ratnam is all set to witness the triumph of the film's sequel this year.
28 Apr 2023
Movie Review'Ponniyin Selvan: II' review: Mani Ratnam's magnum opus is masterpiece
What led to Nandini's bitterness toward the Chola empire, especially for Aditya Karilkalan? Were the Cholas able to save their dynasty? Was Arulmozhi Varman saved from the waters? All these questions were answered with the release of Ponniyin Selvan: II on Friday.
28 Apr 2023
Box OfficeBox office prediction: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' will activate minting mode
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is one of the most anticipated films of this year. After the humongous success of the first installment, fans are finally happy as Part 2 has been released in theaters.
27 Apr 2023
Ponniyin SelvanBefore 'PS II,' revisiting women of Mani Ratnam's 'PS I'
Mani Ratnam's sprawling, majestic, regal cinematic offering Ponniyin Selvan will be back with its second part on April 28, Friday.
26 Apr 2023
Tamil Cinema'Ponniyin Selvan: II' global screening details out
Ponniyin Selvan: II is one of the most anticipated films of 2023. The sequel to Mani Ratnam's magnum opus has been in the buzz and it is on the verge of creating a sensation at the global box office.
26 Apr 2023
AR Rahman'Not Hindi, speak in Tamil': AR Rahman to his wife
A video of AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu from an awards show is going viral on social media. Wondering why? Well, it is because Rahman asked his wife to not speak in Hindi, but rather in Tamil at the event.
22 Apr 2023
Ponniyin Selvan'Ponniyin Selvan: II': Intro video released in Kamal Haasan's voice
Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: I left us with many questions: Why did Nandini turn bitter toward the Chola dynasty? Will the Cholas be able to save their throne?
17 Apr 2023
Tamil CinemaVikram Prabhu's first look from 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is out
Mani Ratnam is one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of Indian cinema. His recent directorial Ponniyin Selvan: I was a blockbuster and fans were eagerly waiting for the historical drama's second installment titled Ponniyin Selvan: II.
02 Apr 2023
Ponniyin SelvanCharacters to look forward to in Mani Ratnam's 'PS II'
Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan I hit the theaters on September 30, 2022, amid much fanfare and opened to tremendous critical and commercial acclaim, setting the box office on fire.
01 Apr 2023
Bollywood Films'Ponniyin Selvan,' 'Shaakuntalam': Every major movie coming in April 2023
After the massive success of Shah Rukh Khan-led Pathaan at the box office, audiences are waiting to throng theaters to witness larger-than-life performances.
29 Mar 2023
Ponniyin Selvan'Ponniyin Selvan Part 2' trailer: Everything you need to know
The wait is finally over!
20 Mar 2023
Tamil Cinema'Ponniyin Selvan II's first single 'Aga Naga' is out now
Ponniyin Selvan II is one of the most anticipated ventures. Mani Ratnam awed the viewers with the first installment and it was a huge money spinner at the box office. The pan-India film series is a period drama.
04 Feb 2023
Telugu FilmsAkhil Akkineni starrer 'Agent' gets a new release date
Akhil Akkineni starrer spy thriller Agent now has a new release date after multiple postponements.
22 Jan 2023
Tamil CinemaRajinikanth starrer 'Jailer' release postponed, clash with 'PS-2' averted
Rajinikanth starrer Jailer is one of the most anticipated films of 2023, given the buzz it has created since it was launched last year.
07 Jan 2023
RRRAsian Film Awards: 'Ponniyin Selvan: I' beats 'RRR' in nominations
The complete list of nominees for the 16th Asian Film Awards has been released.
28 Dec 2022
Ponniyin SelvanMani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan-2': Makers announce release date with teaser
Fans of the Ponniyin Selvan (PS) franchise can now rejoice!
20 Dec 2022
Vivek Oberoi#20YearsOfSaathiya: Revisiting Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji-starrer contemporary love story
Shaad Ali's Saathiya, starring Rani Mukerji and Vivek Oberoi in the lead roles, has completed 20 years since its release.
26 Nov 2022
Ponniyin Selvan'Ponniyin Selvan I': Will Mani Ratnam-directorial touch Rs. 500cr mark?
The first part of Tamil magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan has almost finished its run in the cinema halls and has collected Rs. 496cr at the global box office so far, including Rs. 327cr in India.
17 Oct 2022
Ponniyin Selvan'Ponniyin Selvan I' collects Rs. 200cr in Tamil Nadu alone
Mani Ratnam's period drama Ponniyin Selvan I has been doing excellent business at the box office and has now achieved yet another milestone!
08 Oct 2022
Ponniyin Selvan'Ponniyin Selvan I': Every record broken by Mani Ratnam directorial
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan I (PS I) hit the theaters on September 30 and ever since it has been on a spree of making and breaking records.
07 Oct 2022
Ponniyin SelvanPoonguzhali to Oomai Rani: 'Ponniyin Selvan' characters who deserve spinoffs
Tamil magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan I hit the theaters on September 30.
04 Oct 2022
Ponniyin SelvanBox office collection: How much has 'Ponniyin Selvan I' earned?
Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan I was released on Friday (September 30) and has since set the box office on fire!