Jayam Ravi hints at possible Ponniyin Selvan 3, says cast open to more films
Following the massive success of Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan film series, which captivated audiences with its epic storytelling and star-studded cast, actor Jayam Ravi has hinted at the possibility of future instalments in the franchise.
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Actor Jayam Ravi hit the jackpot after landing the titular role in director Mani Ratnam's ambitious Ponniyin Selvan film series. The two-part epic drama was a huge success, sparking speculation about the possibility of future instalments.
Given the significant interest in Mani Ratnam’s cinematic achievement with Ponniyin Selvan, Jayam Ravi revealed that not only fans but even the filmmakers have considered expanding the franchise.
“Talks were going on about Ponniyin Selvan 3. They asked the cast and crew if we would be interested in working together again. Of course, we all said yes. We could create numerous volumes based on it. You could make a film for each character, and even then, there would be 50 movies. I’m open to working in the Ponniyin Selvan franchise, even if it reaches 100 instalments,” Jayam Ravi said in an interview.
However, Jayam Ravi noted that, for now, the possibility of Ponniyin Selvan 3 remains uncertain as the main cast and crew are tied up with other projects.
Currently, director Mani Ratnam is busy with the post-production of Thug Life. Written and directed by him, Thug Life marks his reunion with Kamal Haasan after more than 30 years and is set to hit cinemas early next year.
Ponniyin Selvan was Mani Ratnam’s long-nurtured dream. His efforts to adapt Kalki Krishnamurthy’s iconic Tamil novel for the big screen began in the 1980s. Soon after the success of Nayakan in 1987, Mani Ratnam wanted to bring the story to life, initially envisioning Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in lead roles. Kamal Haasan held the rights to the book at the time. However, the project didn’t materialize due to the enormous budget required. Adapting a five-volume novel into a three-hour film seemed daunting, and a multi-part film was viewed as a commercially risky idea. Ultimately, the success of the Baahubali series opened the doors for Mani Ratnam to bring his dream to life, breaking the story into two parts.
Updated: November 02, 2024 01:34 PM IST
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