Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ slammed with a court notice

Mani Ratnam’s upcoming magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Trisha, and Jayam Ravi in lead roles, is one of the most anticipated films. The film recently has been slammed with a court notice.

The film is based on a historical fiction novel and tells the story of Rajaraja Chola I of the Chola dynasty. Selvan, a lawyer, sent court notice to Mani Ratnam and Chiyaan Vikram after days of teaser release. The Petition submitted in court pointed at the depiction of Aditya Karikalan by Chiyaan Vikram. Pointing out the Tilak on the character's forehead in the poster but not in the teaser and feels that the Cholas could be misrepresented in the film.

Furthermore, the lawyer has urged for a social screening ahead of the film's release to check if historical facts have been accurately represented. Mani Ratnam, Chiyaan Vikram, or the makers are yet to respond to the issue.