Kamal Haasan hails Mani Ratnam directorial Ponniyin Selvan 2; says, “Tamil cinema is moving towards the golden age” : Bollywood News

Fans of renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam are eagerly awaiting the release of his latest project, Ponniyin Selvan 2. The film was released on April 28, 2023, and since then, a bunch of celebs couldn't stop themselves from praising it. The latest one to join the list is Kamal Haasan, who has also lent his voice to the narration of the Mani Ratnam directorial. While lauding the film, Haasan stated that Tamil Cinema is moving towards the golden age.

Kamal Haasan hails Mani Ratnam directorial Ponniyin Selvan 2; says, “Tamil cinema is moving towards the golden age”

In an interaction with ANI, Kamal said, “I am an artist, film producer, director and all of that. Secondly, my first proclaimed identity is that I am a cinema fan. And I am a Tamilian. So I am so proud that the technical expertise and unique talent of Tamil are now for everyone and the world to see. And altogether, I am not talking just about the stars incorporated or played for the story and I think the credit goes to Mani Ratnam.”

The actor-turned-producer further added, “Mani Ratnam takes a lot of valour to do a film of this size like a production. Mr Mani Ratnam, the team, the cinematographer, the musician, everybody they have worked together to make Tamil cinema international. And this is people that have embraced it which is a good sign that Tamil Cinema is probably moving towards the golden age and expected to go in that direction. It’s a very moving moment for two friends who started speaking about cinema and he has gone ahead and done it.”

For the unversed, PS 2 is the follow-up to the 2022 film, and AR Rahman, an Academy Award-winning composer, has created the movie's soundtrack. The first instalment of the period drama, Ponniyin Selvan 1, has already made over Rs 150 crore globally at the box office.

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