Parangusan Nedunchezhiyan: Pandian Prince. The 5-year-old son of Veerapandiyan and his Queen, raised by Nandini and the Aabathudhavigal (Pandyan conspirators) who declared him the successor of Veerapandiyan at Thirupurambiyam Pallipadai. And then slowly the dispersed family starts assembling, meanwhile, the conspirators including Nandini and Pandiya dynasty supporters, hatch a cunning plan to assassinate Sundarachozha and his two sons, Aditha karikalan and Arulmozhi varman. Manimekalai: Innocent and shy princess of Kadamboor. Younger sister of Kandanmaaran and daughter of Sambuvaraiyar. She had deep, immense love for Vandiyathevan that he did not reciprocate. In the late 1980s, actor Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam worked together on adopting the novel into a film. [10] [11] Ratnam revealed that he worked on a first draft of the film alongside Kamal Haasan, who had bought the rights of the novel from Ramachandran, but the pair shelved their plan as the project did not make financial sense at the time. [12] [8] Ramachandran also requested Bharathiraja to make the film. [13] Kamal Haasan then attempted to make the story into a forty-part television series during the early 1990s, and worked with writer Ra. Ki. Rangarajan on the screenplay, but the project was later stalled. [14]

Aditha Karikalan: Eldest son of Sundara Chola, the crown prince and the commander of Northern troops during Sundara Chola's reign. He was a distinguished warrior who began fighting at the age of 12. He was known all over the empire for his valiant acts. His haste and irascibility alienated many, and resulted in a conspiracy against him. Manimekalai): கடம்பூரின் அப்பாவி மற்றும் கூச்ச சுபாவமுள்ள இளவரசி. கந்தன் மாறனின் தங்கை, கடம்பூர் சம்புவரையரின் மகள். வந்தியத்தேவன் மீது ஆழமான ஒருதலைக் காதல் கொண்டிருந்தாள். In the history of the Chola dynasty, As Parantaka Chozha’s first son Rajaditha had perished in battle, Kandaraditha, his second son, succeeded him. When Kandaraditha passed away, his son Maduranthaka was a young child, thus Arinjaya, Kandaraditha’s brother, took the crown. After Arinjaya’s death, his son Parantaka II aka Sundara Chozha was coronated, who is the father of Aditha Karikalan, Kundavai, and Arulmozhi Varman. Plot Summary & Short Synopsis of Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan Poonguzhali): படகு பெண்ணான இவர் கோடிக்கரையில் பிறந்து வளர்ந்தவர். இவள் சாகச மற்றும் அச்சமற்றவள், அவள் அத்தை மந்தாகினி தேவி மீது மிகுந்த பாசம் கொண்டிருந்தாள். அருள்மொழிவர்மன் மீது அவளுக்கு காதல் இருந்தது. இளவரசர் அருள்மொழியால் அவளுக்கு “ சமுத்திரகுமாரி” (கடலின் இளவரசி) என பெயரிடப்பட்டது. Lot of information about the activities of various kings came from inscriptions like these as well as copper plates like the Anbil one. The Thiruvalangadu copper plates state, “The Chozha people were very keen that after Sundara Chozhan, Arulmozhi Varman should ascend the throne and rule their country. But Arulmozhi Varman respected the right of his Uncle Uttama Chozhan, the son of his father’s younger brother, Kandaradithan, to the throne and crowned him King”.This was my first Indian historic novel and it gave a good idea of the Chola dynasty in a non-boring way.The title Ponniyin Selvan literally translates to “Son of Kaveri / Cauvery” – Ponni is another name for the Cauvery river, and it is one of the best historical novels ever written in the Tamil language as it isn’t just an imaginative tale, but rather a historically accurate tale with little creativity. For his research, Kalki traveled to many places for researching his Ponniyin Selvan project. Ponniyin Selvan is regarded as one of the greatest novels of Tamil literature. [1] The fan-following for the series, which was published weekly in Kalki, was such that it elevated the magazine circulation to a figure of 75,000 copies– a vast readership in a newly independent India. [2] The book continued to be admired in the modern era, developing a cult following and fanbase among people of all generations. Ponniyin Selvan has garnered critical acclaim for its tightly woven plot, vivid narration, witty dialogue, and portrayal of the intrigues and power struggle of the Chola empire in the 10th-century.

Ponniyin Selvan is one of the most popular oldest epics in Tamil literature. Kalki has mixed his imagination to the real Tamil dynasty in this book. In olden days, Tamil Nadu, in India, has been ruled by three emperor dynasties called Chera, Chola and Pandya. Our story takes place when Chera dynasty ruled the land. Our hero, Vallavarayan Vandiyathevan plays a pivotal role in that time when he was sent as a messenger to the King Sundara Chola, from the Crown Prince Aditya Karikalan. Meanwhile, internal politics takes place between the ministers to usurp the King. Vallavarayan Vandiyathevan, Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan's messenger, is sent by him to investigate the conspiracy and deliver the news to Sundara Chola and his sister Kundavai. Vandiyathevan reaches Veeranarayanapuram where he meets a vaishvite spy, Azhwarkaddiyan Nambi.Vandiyathevan meets Kundavai who both reveal their feelings about each other. Meanwhile, he learns that Ponniyin Selvan married Vanathi. Vandiyathevan receives a message from Kandhamaaran asking him to come and meet Manimegalai. Vandiyathevan goes to meet Manimegalai, who loved him, and dies in his hands. This is a novel which is both plot and character driven. The entire book largely covers a period of around 8 months with brief references to past events. In many ways this is an excellent reference for some amazing historical writing – the characters are introduced gradually, the pace is excellent despite the size, the plot is intriguing and everything ties up beautifully at the end. There is a salient differentiating feature of the book – a lot of the story is told through the characters of the non-royals, and all characters are exceptionally well-developed. The character of Ponniyin Selvan is introduced only towards the end of the first book and yet, you can feel an aura of his personality well before that. The book has no dull moment and I was drawn to all the characters – and especially Ponniyin Selvan, Vandiyathevan, Kundavai, Poonguzhali will stay with me for long, very long. Some of the plot elements felt a bit simplistic but there is always a touch of charm. The convergence at the end is excellent, with no loose ends. In the afterword, Kalki mentions that he received many angry letters that the book had ended abruptly and there was potential to continue the story. But his justification that he did not want to state the obvious since it is based on real events is very logical. Kalki also points out that the Chozha kingdom’s legacy lends itself to great storytelling – and that certainly comes across as true, though it still required a great storyteller to bring it to life so vividly. Poorvaja, S. (31 October 2017). "Ponniyin Selvan, now in comic book avatar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X . Retrieved 4 January 2020. Ponniyin Selvan Audio Books / Ponniyin Selvan Story in Tamil by Music Box Tamil– Ponniyin Selvan Full Story details Audio Book.

In between on his way to Tanjore to meet the Emperor, Vandiyathevan witnesses Nandini, the queen of Pazhuvur, and the Pandya conspirators making an internal commitment to have a little child crowned emperor of the Chozha Empire in the Thirupurambayam forest. Vandiyathevan questions who is this boy and what right does he have to the throne? This is the kind of suspense that is maintained throughout the novel. In Singapore, 'Raja Raja Chozhan' was also enacted 90 times. Overall it was staged 2,146 times. [ citation needed] Although all of the female characters in PS are given equal attention throughout the book, the heroine Kundavai, the sister of Aditha Karikalan and Arulmozhivarman, is perhaps the most prominent one. She was widely regarded as the most powerful woman among the three Kundavai Pirattiyars mentioned in the Chozha literature. She was given the title Vallavaraiyar Vandhiyathevar Pirattiyar Aazhvar Parantakan Kundavai Pirattiyar in the Thanjavur temple inscriptions. Regarding the book’s romantic subgenre, the author made a wise choice in selecting the most well-developed love couple, Vandhiyathevan and Kundavi. Nandini – the Pazhuvur Queen:

In 2017, Nila comics started releasing series of comic books where every comic book is an adaptation of two chapters from the novel. [33] It is available in Tamil and English. As of January 2019, There have been 18 comic books released in Tamil and 10 in English. [34] [35] English and other translations [ edit ] The next morning, Vandiyathevan enters the fort using the signet ring outsmarting the fort commander, Chinna Pazhuvettarayar. Vandiyathevan meets emperor Sundar Chola and reveals about the conspiracy against him and his sons. Sundara Chola and his sons are accused of a plot. Vanar Kula Veeran Vallavarayan Vandiyathevan sees Pandya conspirators in Kandhamaaran’s palace.

I have a large number of books on my ‘To be read’ pile and as with many other readers, it continues to grow at an alarming rate, seeming more out of reach every passing day. No book has felt heavier on my tbr than ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. Whenever I have conversed with people who have read the book, it felt as though I had been vastly overestimating the diversity of humankind. It seemed that there were only two kinds of people – those who had read ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and those who had not. After all, it is regarded as the greatest historical Tamil novel ever. I have also heard of the respect which readers hold Kalki and the pall of gloom which set in across Tamil Nadu when he passed away. He is known also for the life he led and many other writings (which I must read), though ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ is his most ambitious novel – released in serialized form in the Kalki magazine over a period of nearly 3.5 years. Boothi Vikramakesari alias Kodumbalur Periya Velar: Irunkovel chieftain and uncle of Vaanathi. The Commander of the southern troops during Sundara Chola's reign. He fights alongside Arulmozhivarman against Mahindan's troops in Sri Lanka. He had a desire for Vaanathi to marry Arulmozhivarman and thus become the Queen. He and Thirukovalur Malaiyaman opposed the proposition of making Mathuranthakar the heir to the throne. The Kodumbalur Velars and Pazhuvettaraiyars were rivals though they were both loyal to the Cholas.Ponniyin Selvan with Original Maniam Pictures– Ponniyin Selvan published with Original Pictures of Artist Maniam by Vikatan. Live Chennai: Ponniyin Selvan serial in internet: Eros announces,Ponniyin Selvan serial,internet, Eros announces". The story takes place right after where it ended in the first book. I will start gushing if I talk about the plot. The pace is so fast, full of beautifully descriptive language which will make you swoon. The characters are so human, so wonderfully developed, so complex. Now, I had to finish the next book! Krishnan, Mini, ed. (1999). Kalki R. Krishnamurthy's Ponniyin Selvan. New Delhi: Macmillan India. OCLC 263145239.