Film Review : Ponniyin Selvan 2

The most awaited sequel, Mani Ratnam's Ponnniyin Selvan 2 hit screens on April 28th. The story takes you back in Time, tracing the young love of Aditha Karikalan ( Vikram) and Nandini ( Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), exploring how things went wrong, which later led to a cascade of tragic events for the duo. Arunmozhi Varman ( Jayam Ravi) deemed drowned, is back and must see to the palace intrigue which is putting his life and those of his siblings, in danger, thanks to Nandini plotting with other enemies of the Cholas. Vanthiyadevan ( Karthi ) ever the loyalist of the Cholas, has several duties to perform. In the meanwhile, princess Kundavai ( Trisha) also shows signs of reciprocating his attraction to her. Madurantakam ( Rahman) is plotting to get at the throne himself. The Pandiyas too want to eliminate the Chola royals with Nandini on their side. With so much going on, how will the Cholas handle the intrigue? Who is trustworthy and who is not? What happe...