After the huge success of the first part, PS2 is coming back. Ponniyin Selvan franchise has the reputation of being the first franchise to shoot sequels with a proper release plan. Directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Lyca Productions, the first part was released in Tamil Nadu with a stellar line-up of Vikram, Aishwarya, Karthi, Jayam Ravi etc.

After the first part, which became an all-time hit in Tamil Nadu, there are high expectations for the sequel. It is hoped that the film, which evokes Tamil culture and history, will be another all-time hit in Tamil. But the Hindi-Telugu belt movie did not get the same acceptance as a pan-India movie. That is the big challenge that the movie faces when it comes to the sequel after seven months.

Tamilians have a good understanding of the end of the story that started with the first part, so the audience is looking forward to seeing what changes Mani Ratnam will make in Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan. Amidst such expectations, only worries are presented before the PS2 release. The audience doesn’t shows any interest when it comes to the sequel to a blockbuster movie. Although it has had a fair response in Tamil Nadu, PS has lost its appeal to audiences outside Tamil Nadu in the Telugu-Hindi belts. Expectations in cinema have also been damaged in Kerala. The bottom line is that the film has raised hopes only in Tamil belts.

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As the second part was shot along with the first part, the audience does not expect any technical aspects that exceed the first part. Bahubali offered, ‘Why Kattappa Killed Bahubali ?’ KGF offered ‘Rocky’s KGF’, The PS2 couldn’t offer audiences the same thrills as they give, and the aforementioned twists were already revealed in the trailers. In short, it’s clear from the bookings that the PS2 won’t have anything created before the first installment’s release.