Ponniyin Selvan:

I sold to APV for Crores

The Tamil-language epic period action film Ponniyin Selvan: I starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Vikram among others is set to hit the screens on September 30

Directed and produced by Mani Ratnam, PS1 is based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel of the same name

The movie tells the story of Arulmozhi Varman and his journey to becoming the great Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I

The Chola Dynasty was one of the longest-ruling dynasties in Indian history

Jayam Ravi plays the role of Arulmozhi Varman, Vikram plays Prince Aditha Karikalan, Varman’s elder brother and Aishwarya Rai essays the role of Queen Nandini

Ponniyin Selvan was initially planned as a standalone film but will now release in two parts

The movie is made on a massive budget of Rs 500 crore and is one of the most expensive films of 2022

The digital rights of Ponniyin Selvan have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video for Rs 125 crore

Also, check out Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s massive Rs 776 Crore net worth and everything that contributes to it