![]() ![]() ![]() Although the second protagonist of the story other than Ponniyin Selvan himself, Vandhiyathevan's exploits make the readers think of him as the main hero at multiple points in the novel. Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan: The brave, adventurous and sarcastic warrior prince of the Vaanar clan, who later becomes the Commander for Southern Troops under the reign of Utthama Chola.In order of appearance (omitting the flashbacks) The tragic deaths of the main characters also add sorrow to the fact that the story ends.Ĭhart of characters involved in Ponniyin Selvan. The rightful prince offers the throne to his uncle out of magnanimity. The rulers are reunited and the danger is averted. The conspiracy is broken due to a lack of motivation and the head of the conspiracy comes to senses. The inside conspiracy is being revealed eventually among the patriots. The struggle for the crown among the members of the Chola dynasty. The revenge set up by the suicide squad of Veera Pandiyan (Aabathuthavigal) against Aditha Karikalan and Chola Empire, the plot devised by Nandhini. The events take place in Sri Lanka where Ponniyin Selvan ( Raja Raja Cholan) is stationed for "Eezhathu Por" (Battle of Lanka), the tragic stories from the past of the characters' lives. Ends with Vandhiyadhevan making enemies with the Royalty and joining the Royal services. The story unfolds with the journey of the protagonist Vandhiyadhevan to the capital Thanjavur. The first part, Ponniyin Selvan: I, was released on 30 September 2022.īook volumes Overview Volume ![]() Ponniyin Selvan has garnered critical acclaim for its tightly woven plot, vivid narration, wit of the dialogue, and portrayal of the intrigues and power struggle of the Chola empire in the 10th-century.Ī film adaptation of the novel, directed by Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam, is underway. The book continued to be admired in the modern era, developing a cult following and fanbase among people of all generations. The fan-following for the series, which was published weekly in Kalki, was such that it elevated the magazine circulation to reach a figure of 71,366 copies –a vast readership in a newly independent India. Ponniyin Selvan is regarded as one of the greatest novels of Tamil literature. Kalki visited Sri Lanka three times to gather information and for inspiration. In about 2,210 pages, it tells the story of early days of Chola prince Arulmozhivarman. It was first serialized in the weekly editions of Kalki, a Tamil magazine, from 29 October 1950 to, and later integrated into five volumes in 1955. The Son of Ponni) is a historical fiction novel based on true events by Indian author Kalki Krishnamurthy, written in Tamil language. ![]()
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