While Prakash Raj plays Sundara Chozhar, Rahman plays Madurantakan and Jayachitra plays Sembiyan Maadevi in the epic film which is based on eminent writer Kalki’s classic work, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’.
Taking to Twitter, Lyca Productions, which is producing the film along with Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, said: “Every rose has its thorns. The Emperor, the Queen Mother and the Son who wants it all! Meet Prakash Raj as Sundara Chozhar, Jayachitra as Sembiyan Maadevi and actor Rahman as Madhurantakan!”
The production house also disclosed the look of the character actress Sobhita Dhulipala plays in the film.
It said: “Quick witted, courteous and so much more than what meets the eye! Presenting Sobhita Dhulipala as Vanathi!”
The film, whose first part is scheduled to open on September 30, is a brilliant story that revolves around the early life of prince Arulmozhi Varman, who later on went on to be known as the great Raja Raja Chozhan.
Described by Mani Ratnam as his dream project, the film features a galaxy of top stars including actors Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Jayaram, Parthiban, Lal, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prabhu and Prakash Raj.
The film will be among the most expensive projects ever undertaken in the country.
–IANS
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