Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) is a Tamil historical action drama directed by Mani Ratnam, serving as the first part of an adaptation of Kalki Krishnamurthy's 1955 novel. The film, which was the first Tamil release in IMAX, chronicles the power struggles of the Chola empire with an ensemble cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Karthi. Find more details on the film's official page at Wikipedia .