Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is an Indian historical action drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. It is the first of two cinematic parts based on Kalki Krishnamurthy’s 1955 novel of the same name. The film is set in the 10th century and tells the story of the early life of Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I (947–1014).
Here’s how you can watch and stream Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 via streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video.
Is Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is available to watch via streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is a historical action drama film set in the 10th century Chola kingdom. It tells the story of the early life of Chola prince Arulmozhi Varman, who would become the renowned emperor Rajaraja I. The film follows a warrior prince named Vandiyathevan as he delivers a secret message from the crown prince to his sister, Princess Kundavai, warning them of a conspiracy against the throne.
The cast of Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 includes Vikram as Aditha Karikalan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Nandini/Mandakini Devi, Jayam Ravi as Arulmozhi Varman (Ponniyin Selvan), Karthi as Vallavaraiyan Vandiyathevan, and Trisha as Kundavai. Other notable cast members include Jayaram as Alwarkadiyan Nambi, Prabhu as Periya Vellar Boothi Vikramakesari, R. Sarathkumar as Pazhuvettaraiyar, R. Parthiban as Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar, Rahman as Madhurantakan, Ashwin Kakumanu as Sendhan Amudhan, Lal as Malaiyaman, Kishore as Ravidasan, Babu Anthony as Khottiga, and Radhakrishnan Parthiban as Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar.
Watch Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 streaming via Amazon Prime Video
Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video. It is a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service that offers a wide variety of movies and TV shows, including original content, Amazon Originals, licensed content from other studios, and live sports. Prime Video is available to Amazon Prime members as part of their subscription, but it can also be purchased as a standalone service.
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The Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 synopsis is as follows:
“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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