Kamal Haasan heaps praises on Ponniyin Selvan 2; says, “Tamil cinema is moving towards the golden age”

Ponniyin Selvan 2 was one of the most anticipated films of Tamil cinema. The Mani Ratnam directorial released on 28, April 2023. The film crossed over Rs.200 crore worldwide, receiving great reviews from audience and critics. Kamal Haasan, who did a voice narration in the PS2, heaped praises for the film.

During 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 legendary actor 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.”

PS 2 is the follow-up to the 2022 film PS1 which became the highest Tamil grosser that year, and AR Rahman has composed the music of the film.