Namaskaram! What a succinct, masterly, and thorough description of the history and the fiction behind the movie and its characters! 🙏🙏👏👏👌👌 Thank you so much. Love your presentation! It is so well-organized, and free-flowing!
For someone who loved the book and read many times , and was a little hesitant to watch it . After watching and listening to your narrative I am not going to miss it .
Thanks for launching your own channel sir. I’m an ardent follower of you including the illustrations of Music Academy. Looking forward to more of these.
Your narration and presentation of both facts and fiction is marvellous. People who watch your narration of history and the extension of fiction will naturally forget the extension of fiction. Like Bahubali1 and 2 I am sure PS1 and in future PS2 will take our Tamil cinema to a different level than it is now.
Excellent analysis and nicely explained the characters kalki created to give reality as if such characters exited during the period . Kalki created nice story the killing of Aditya karikalan utilizing the inscription of udayakudi only documentary prof and build the narration . Gt work by Kalki . U did a marvelous job by explaining to so many people without changing the history .Thank u so much . From USA
Namaskaram Sri Sriram! Thank you for that. I have been sitting on the fence, wondering whether to see the film. Now I will. However... I have a doubt. Where's Manimegalai in PS 1? Have they removed the character altogether? That would be a pity!
The film follows the book fairly closely in characterization, however it lacks the settings, artistry, architecture and soulful spiritual moorings for which Tamil history is known.
Excellent Narration as usual packed with historic evidence and anecdotes, but was expecting you to analyze the story vs screenplay which has disappointed ardent ponniyin selvan novel fans , end of the day its PS not Ponniyin Selvan .
Nice perspective and good guidance to look at 'works of art' like a film (with the inherent artistic liberties and commercial considerations), based on a dramatized faction (facts+fiction), which in turn may be broadly founded on available limited-sketchy history and anecdotes of a long bygone era! Instead of getting involved too much into the facts, we should enjoy a film and discuss it as a cinematic work of art at best: story, direction, cinematography, music, acting, etc. (remember Padmavati and the huge controversy around it?)
truth always rests with the minority- said a great man once. I saw the PS 2 and as a movie it is amazing but the confused indians who still argue whether Ramayan & mahabharat is a fiction or history it is a crime to let the people to delude further in that way. Lot of respect for Mani ratnam Sir But..??????? And thank you Sriram V
A very good exposition. I expected some details about the murder of Aditya Karikalan especially when that event is now a raging matter in the social media in Chennai. Now that we know that Nandhini and Periya Pazuvetterier are fictional characters, the murder scenario at Kadambur palace , as detailed by Kalki in his novel was only his imagination . So who actually killed Karikalan and where it took place, still remains a mystery. Though Ravidasan and his brothers were actually the conspirators of the plot to murder, it is still not clear whether they actually perpetrated the crime. There is no evidence for it. In the circumstances, it is ridiculous on the part of some Brahmin- hating social media persons taking this opportunity to cast aspersions on Brahmin community by voicing that Brahmins killed Karikalan. How Karikalan ruthlessly beheaded the injured Pandyan King was no matter for them.
In the film, Raja Raja Chozhan, to save Vanthiyathevan, swims around 150 meters, then climbs a ladder of around 50 feet to climb the ship. He could have been killed with one flow of sword as soon as he reaches the top of the ship. Don't understand why Raja Raja Chozhan was made to do that stupid thing in the film. Similarly Adithtya Karikalan gives an important task to Vanthiathevan of handing over message to Sundarachozhan. Vanthiathevan informs Sundarachozhan about the coup decided by Pazhuvettaraiyar in front of many maids. Aditha Karikalan has to be stupid to entrust such an important job to Vanthiathevan who is portrayed as a n9t do serious person to be a spy. The film has undermined the intelligence of Aditha Karikalan as well as Raja Raja Chozhan.
You are absolutely right as they were the persons astonishingly built Peruvudaiyar Temple and Kallanai in their imagination still standing after thousand years.
Thanks Sriram. Enjoyed your commentary. Just a minor correction. You mentioned Nandini as a protagonist and said she was the main villain. So she should have been called the main antagonist, correct?
In a way, Sriram mentioning Nandini protagonist is right. Because, she is most lovable all through the novel just by attraction of her beauty despite being antagonist as you mentioned. In this we may draw TR.Rajakumari of yesteryear films parallel to her.
I am one amongst those who waited for Kalki magazine on Thursdays and read it in early 50s As such I could hardly believe that the main hero Vandiyathevan then Nandini Poonguzhaly , Tirumalai etc could be brought out in films With this intro I will try to get reconciled and go and see the film .I was all along thinking that Vandhiyathevan was the replica of Scott’s Quentin Durward and the astrologer in Kenilworth was the inspiration for Kudanthai Josyar etc I stand corrected Thank you sir
Tragedy Sir in your narrative is of Movie Making. I think your narrative would have been better if you had watched Kanthara. Hope u watch Kanthara as Making of a movie without any stars and then comment on movie PS1 which is a ordinary Making from Mani Sir.
Why did Kalki even though there was evidence completely blacked out ravidasan and company s Brahmin caste Kalki was a nationalist who championed Tamil cause I have read his article on various issues on madam community temple entry etc Why you also avoided to mention about this in your video
Supposed to be a good PR work though it is so garnished with "history". In the initial lines itself it was exposed. The ", history" of director twisting to anti Hindu philosophy showed its ugly head in the film.
For someone who hasnt read the novel your narration gives a clear insight.....marvellous
Such a pleasure to listen to you, as always. A lot of questions about PS-1 have been answered.
Excellent Sir. Your presentation skills and your way of organising the content is amazing. Thanks for making this content.
Namaskaram! What a succinct, masterly, and thorough description of the history and the fiction behind the movie and its characters! 🙏🙏👏👏👌👌 Thank you so much. Love your presentation! It is so well-organized, and free-flowing!
For someone who loved the book and read many times , and was a little hesitant to watch it . After watching and listening to your narrative I am not going to miss it .
Fantastically explained every sinew in the making of the Novel from history as reworked for the reading pleasure without much ado. Hats off.
As a literature student, this video was very informative.
Thanks for launching your own channel sir. I’m an ardent follower of you including the illustrations of Music Academy. Looking forward to more of these.
Fascinating and so scholarly
Awesome sum up! Enjoyed your presentation.
Clearly explain every part of what I am looking at after watching PS-1 and PS-2. Thank you for making this video.
Fantastic explanation sir! 👏🏻👏🏻
நன்றி அண்ணா. நன்றாக விளக்கினீர்.
So well researched and informative…
So eloquently and fluidly narrated. 🙏
Excellent narration and perspective on PS. Thank you Sriram.
Amazing insights Sriram. The movie is brilliant
Listened now. Enjoyed the talk . Thank you
Wonderful! Thanks so much for explaining the weaving of facts and fiction in this masterpiece and introducing us to the author, Kalki!🙏
As always, sriram looks at history and fiction without prejudice and narrates facts in a wonderful manner!
Thank you
What a delightful comparison and explanation. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!
Fantastic.
Fantastic narrative.Thank you
superb, crystal clear summary of what is historical and what is fiction. Thank you, for what you do!
Fantastic sir
Fantastic explanation and glimpse into the past of both Kalki and his novel 👍👍👌👌
What an extraordinary elucidation. Thank you for introducing your own Channel.
Brilliant narration! Great explanation!
Outstanding narrative and insights about the empire and the novel 👏👏👏👏
great breakdown of the novel's history and the writer's background
Excellant explanation by Sriram. Well done!
Extremely well articulated 👏🏼👏🏼
Very nice explanation .really liked the way you were narrating, Mr.Sriram
Your narration and presentation of both facts and fiction is marvellous. People who watch your narration of history and the extension of fiction will naturally forget the extension of fiction. Like Bahubali1 and 2 I am sure PS1 and in future PS2 will take our Tamil cinema to a different level than it is now.
Thanks for taking time to give authentic info 🙏
Excellent analysis and nicely explained the characters kalki created to give reality as if such characters exited during the period . Kalki created nice story the killing of Aditya karikalan utilizing the inscription of udayakudi only documentary prof and build the narration . Gt work by Kalki . U did a marvelous job by explaining to so many people without changing the history .Thank u so much . From USA
Very clear explanation. 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Thanks so much for this🙏🏻
Namaskaram Sri Sriram! Thank you for that. I have been sitting on the fence, wondering whether to see the film. Now I will. However... I have a doubt. Where's Manimegalai in PS 1? Have they removed the character altogether? That would be a pity!
NOBODY EXPLAINS THINGS BETTER THAN YOU SIR
Fantastic explanation ..very useful for kids in this generation to understand the background
Excellent review. Certainly makes me to watch the movie.
Thank you for a lovely explanation. Your choice of words and clarity is beyond compare. Subscribing :)
This is the best promotion PS got
Excellent 👏👍
Superb sir🙏🙏
Awesome Sriram
A fitting tribute to the movie and Mr Kalki
The film follows the book fairly closely in characterization, however it lacks the settings, artistry, architecture and soulful spiritual moorings for which Tamil history is known.
Excellent Narration as usual packed with historic evidence and anecdotes, but was expecting you to analyze the story vs screenplay which has disappointed ardent ponniyin selvan novel fans , end of the day its PS not Ponniyin Selvan .
Nice perspective and good guidance to look at 'works of art' like a film (with the inherent artistic liberties and commercial considerations), based on a dramatized faction (facts+fiction), which in turn may be broadly founded on available limited-sketchy history and anecdotes of a long bygone era! Instead of getting involved too much into the facts, we should enjoy a film and discuss it as a cinematic work of art at best: story, direction, cinematography, music, acting, etc. (remember Padmavati and the huge controversy around it?)
truth always rests with the minority- said a great man once. I saw the PS 2 and as a movie it is amazing but the confused indians who still argue whether Ramayan & mahabharat is a fiction or history it is a crime to let the people to delude further in that way. Lot of respect for Mani ratnam Sir But..???????
And thank you Sriram V
Thank you for the explanation.. I have not watched the movie… but reading the novel in English… it is very interesting though I do not like history
A very good exposition. I expected some details about the murder of Aditya Karikalan especially when that event is now a raging matter in the social media in Chennai. Now that we know that Nandhini and Periya Pazuvetterier are fictional characters, the murder scenario at Kadambur palace , as detailed by Kalki in his novel was only his imagination . So who actually killed Karikalan and where it took place, still remains a mystery. Though Ravidasan and his brothers were actually the conspirators of the plot to
murder, it is still not clear whether they actually perpetrated the crime. There is no evidence for it. In the circumstances, it is ridiculous on the part of some Brahmin- hating social media persons taking this opportunity to cast aspersions on Brahmin community by voicing that Brahmins killed Karikalan. How Karikalan ruthlessly beheaded the injured Pandyan King was no matter for them.
Sir, Why don't you keep posting more about Tamil history. It would be wonderful for the future generations
I hope they would have named the film differently
Your explanation is marked by your Erudite scholarship and clarity of expression!
Good morning sir, Can i know which is most old Sivan temple in Chennai we want to celebrate ou family customs, so want the details please share me.
In the film, Raja Raja Chozhan, to save Vanthiyathevan, swims around 150 meters, then climbs a ladder of around 50 feet to climb the ship. He could have been killed with one flow of sword as soon as he reaches the top of the ship. Don't understand why Raja Raja Chozhan was made to do that stupid thing in the film. Similarly Adithtya Karikalan gives an important task to Vanthiathevan of handing over message to Sundarachozhan. Vanthiathevan informs Sundarachozhan about the coup decided by Pazhuvettaraiyar in front of many maids. Aditha Karikalan has to be stupid to entrust such an important job to Vanthiathevan who is portrayed as a n9t do serious person to be a spy. The film has undermined the intelligence of Aditha Karikalan as well as Raja Raja Chozhan.
You are absolutely right as they were the persons astonishingly built Peruvudaiyar Temple and Kallanai in their imagination still standing after thousand years.
Thanks Sriram. Enjoyed your commentary. Just a minor correction. You mentioned Nandini as a protagonist and said she was the main villain. So she should have been called the main antagonist, correct?
In a way, Sriram mentioning Nandini protagonist is right. Because, she is most lovable all through the novel just by attraction of her beauty despite being antagonist as you mentioned. In this we may draw TR.Rajakumari of yesteryear films parallel to her.
I am one amongst those who waited for Kalki magazine on Thursdays and read it in early 50s As such I could hardly believe that the main hero Vandiyathevan then Nandini Poonguzhaly , Tirumalai etc could be brought out in films With this intro I will try to get reconciled and go and see the film .I was all along thinking that Vandhiyathevan was the replica of Scott’s Quentin Durward and the astrologer in Kenilworth was the inspiration for Kudanthai Josyar etc I stand corrected Thank you sir
I think grand master most respected Mani sir touched tail of Hanuman. There are stories interwoven parthibhan kanavu and sivakamiyin sabadham.
Why Kalki hide the perpetrators who killed Aditha Karikalan in his novel?
Tragedy Sir in your narrative is of Movie Making. I think your narrative would have been better if you had watched Kanthara. Hope u watch Kanthara as Making of a movie without any stars and then comment on movie PS1 which is a ordinary Making from Mani Sir.
He's telling the whole story 😢😅...Just now i heard vikram will get killed by someone...😅shit....Dont watch this video frnds....watch PS2...😅
Why did Kalki even though there was evidence completely blacked out ravidasan and company s Brahmin caste
Kalki was a nationalist who championed Tamil cause
I have read his article on various issues on madam community temple entry etc
Why you also avoided to mention about this in your video
As lucid as ever
Supposed to be a good PR work though it is so garnished with "history". In the initial lines itself it was exposed. The ", history" of director twisting to anti Hindu philosophy showed its ugly head in the film.
Kalki's Alai Osai is one of his best works.