A R Rahman behind dropping of Ponniyin Selvan

Nobody knows why and how it happened; but the big news doing rounds in Kollywood is that ace director Maniratnam has abandoned his upcoming film ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ based on the epic novel penned by the late and legendary author Kalki. The film, about the Chola dynasty, was to star Vijay, Mahesh Babu, Aarya, Anushka and Bollywood’s Priyanka Chopra.

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Mani Ratnams much awaited Ponniyin Selvan may be dropped

Here comes breaking news! There is widespread speculation in the industry that Mani Ratnam's much awaited Ponniyin Selvan may be dropped. The reasons are still unknown. After making several films with elements of history or mythology, this time the ace director was planning a full-fledged adaptation of the novel. Vijay, Mahesh Babu and Arya were signed to play the lead roles while Anushka was to be Vijay's love interest and Mahesh Babu's sister.

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Ponniyin Selvan to be on par with cult film Sholay

The cult hit Sholay is much remembered for its excellent storytelling and big star cast that consisted of Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bachchan, Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan and Mac Mohan among several others. Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan were gaining fame at that time and Sholay boosted their image even more and the actors went on to give several more hits in their career later. Looks like Mani Ratnam is going to pull a casting coup and make a cult film like Sholay with Ponniyin Selvan.

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Vikram and Suriya are in the running for the title character

The cast for Mani Rathnam’s next film, his take on Kalki’s much loved Ponniyin Selvan is getting finalized. Vijay has landed in the important role of Vallavarayan Vandiyathevan, an impish young man whose adventures form the crux of the plot. Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, fondly called the Prince is going to play Prince Aditha Karikalan, the troubled heir to the Chozha throne, thwarted in love and doomed to die young.

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Mahesh Babu is coming to Tamil

Telugu super star Mahesh Babu is coming to Tamil through the film directed by Manirathnam.

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Mani Ratnam signing Mahesh Babu in Ponniyin Selvam

The big breaking news in south cinema is Mani Ratnam signing Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu to do his next bi-lingual film in Tamil and Telugu.

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Vijay to play Vanthiya Thevan role in Mani Rathnam's Ponniyin Selvan

Vijay to play the historic Vanthiya Thevan role in Mani Rathnam's yet to be announced Ponniyin Selvan. Based on Kalki's mega novel in the same name, Vikram, Vishal and Mahesh Babu will join hands for the first time in this movie.

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Mahesh Babu-Madhavan will play a prominent role in both versions Vettai

Director Lingusamy's next film Vettai is all set to go on floors in March. The director has roped in Arya, Madhavan and Tamannaah for the lead roles. According to the director, Vettai will be a multi-starrer action-packed family entertainer that will have all the commercial ingredients one would associate with a Lingusamy film.

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Pokiri back again

It seems they are back to create history again. We are talking about Tollywood actor Mahesh Babu and leading director Puri Jagannath. The two are planning to come together for another wholesome entertaining film after the record-breaking previous film of their team titled Pokiri. 

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Mani Ratnam`s next project in Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan

Film: Ponniyin Selvan

Cast: Vikram, Mahesh Babu

Music: Ilayaraja

Directer: Mani Ratnam

Producer: Sun Pictures

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Surya 2 conditions for Three Idiots

The super hit Hindi film Three Idiots is to be remade in Tamil and Telugu. Originally Vijay was supposed to do the role which Amir Khan did in the original version. The other two heroes were Jeeva and Srikanth.

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3 Idiots remake Tamil and Telugu version dropped

Most of the outdoor shootings have been cancelled due to rain and the shooting of 3 Idiots remake in Telugu and Tamil have been dropped for various other reasons.

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