Mani Ratnam Releases ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ Writer Kalki’s Tamil Biography – FilmyVoice
Director Mani Ratnam launched the biography of Kalki Krishnamurthi, creator of the long-lasting e book on which his blockbuster historic motion film ‘Ponnayin Selvan’ is predicated. Kalki Krishnamurthi was a multi-faceted persona. He was an editor, artwork critic and lyricist, in addition to being a patriot and freedom fighter. He had participated within the freedom wrestle and was imprisoned thrice. His life, like his writings, could be very attention-grabbing.
Journalist S. Chandra Mouli has written the biography in Tamil. Titled ‘Kalki: Ponniyin Selvar’, it has been printed by Kalaignan Padhippagam.
Mani Ratnam handed over the primary copies of the e book to Seetha Ravi and Lakshmi Natarajan, grand-daughters of Kalki.
Talking on the event, he mentioned: “The truth that Kalki’s writings have been loved throughout generations is a testomony to the attraction of his sytle! After the success of ‘PS-1’ and preparing for the discharge of ‘PS-2’, I’m very blissful to launch the e book on the life and achievements of Kalki.”
Seetha Ravi mentioned: “In the present day’s Instagram technology, who’ve loved studying Kalki’s works and watching ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ on display screen, can find out about his persona vividly informed on this e book. The message of his life is his deep patriotism and brave writing.”
‘Ponnayin Selvan 1’, which was launched in September final yr, collected greater than Rs 500 crore on the field workplace. Other than Tamil, the story centred across the Chola dynasty, was launched in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
The second a part of the film is predicted to be launched quickly this yr.