: Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) sends a messenger, Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan (Karthi), to warn Emperor Sundara Chola (Prakash Raj) and Princess Kundavai (Trisha) of a plot to overthrow the throne.
: The movie serves as a dense setup for the second part, focusing on world-building and character motivations rather than pure action. Cast & Performances The film features a "power-packed" ensemble cast: : Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) sends a
(PS-1) is a 2022 historical action-drama directed by Mani Ratnam, based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's legendary 1955 novel. It is widely regarded as a spectacular adaptation that captures the political intrigue and thrills of the original source material. Plot & Narrative It is widely regarded as a spectacular adaptation
Set in the 10th century, the film follows the under threat from internal conspiracies and external enemies. Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan (Karthi)
: The primary mastermind is Nandhini (Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), a former flame of Karikalan seeking revenge against the Cholas.