Published 16:52 IST, April 1st 2020

Amala Paul reveals why she rejected Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan'; Read here

Amala Paul was reportedly reached to work in Mani Ratnam's magnum ops, Ponniyin Selvan, but she rejected the role. Read to know the reason and more details

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Ponniyin Selvan is an upcoming historical drama film helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam. movie has an ensemble cast of includes Vikram, Mohan Babu, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Karthi, Keerthi Suresh, and many or promising actors. Earlier, it was reported that Amala Paul refused to be a part of movie and w she revealed reason. 

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Why Amala Paul rejected 'Ponniyin Selvan'?

In an interview with a daily, Amala Paul revealed why she did t agree to be a part of Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan. She said that t everyone can act in every film. She felt she cant do justice to role in “Mani sir’s” Ponniyin Selvan. Amala stated that she felt it is better to t do a role that does t suit her and face unnecessary criticism later. She hopes that she will get ar opportunity to act in Mani Ratnam’s film in future.

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Ponniyin Selvan is said to be an aption of Tamil fictional historical vel of same name, written by Kalki Krishnamoorthy. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will reportedly play a dual role in movie. One of m is a negative role as Nandini.

In vel, Nandini is wife of chancellor and treasurer of Chola kingdom, Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar. She is a strong woman who is hungry for power and plots downfall of Chola kingdom by manipulating her husband. However, any official confirmation is yet to be me.

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Mani Ratnam's ambitious project Ponniyin Selvan will reportedly be me in two parts. It will be jointly produced by Lyca Productions and Mras Talkies. Oscar-winner, A.R. Rahman will compose music for film. shooting of movie is said to be underway and makers are eyeing for April 2021 as its release.

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16:52 IST, April 1st 2020