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ACTION . 2022 . 2h 47m . TA . 7.1/10

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I_

Original: பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 1

"The Cholas Are Coming"

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

Starring Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan
Box Office $59.0M
7.1/10
Rating
$59.0M
Box Office
2h 47m
Runtime
2022
Year
PROFITABLE
+100% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I poster
The Cholas Are Coming

The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I earned $59.0M worldwide on a $29.5M budget — a 100% return on investment.
Cast
Vikram stars as Aditha Karikalan in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I.
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Year context
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I was released 4 years ago in 2022.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is a Action, Adventure, History film with a runtime of 2h 47m.

BOX OFFICE

$29.5M
Budget
$59.0M
Revenue
+100%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
167 min (2h 47m)
Original Title
பொன்னியின் செல்வன்: பாகம் 1
Language
TA
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (89 votes)
Popularity
1
Budget
$29,500,000
Box Office
$59,000,000
Profit
+$29,500,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I about?
The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?
How long is Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I has a runtime of 167 minutes (2h 47m).
Who stars in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
The cast of Ponniyin Selvan: Part I includes Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi, Trisha Krishnan.
How much did Ponniyin Selvan: Part I make at the box office?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I earned $59,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $29,500,000.
What is the rating of Ponniyin Selvan: Part I?
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 89 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Adventure History
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