Given the competition, picking the right person to sit on the throne won't be simple: The second-most significant individual in the empire, Periya Pazhuvettariyar (Sarath Kumar), and his group of advisors are supporting a different candidate for the vacant position. What will occur?

This tale can be told in a variety of ways, but author Kalki and director Mani Ratnam have chosen to tell it through Vanthiyathevan's eyes. (Karthi). Despite having no other link to the plot other than being Aditha Karikalan's friend, he serves as the film's main point of view. Vanthiyathevan has a wide-eyed expression whenever he discovers something new. similar to us. He sets out in all seriousness to travel the world and deliver vital messages, but he also has fun. It is Vanthiyathevan.Mani Ratnam eagerly adopts all of the diverse characters from the rich and varied source material, all of whom experience a rollercoaster of feelings, to give it a cinematic feel. His star-studded ensemble certainly helps. Due to his energetic acting (someone tells him, "Un vaal oda naaku koormai," suggesting that he's a smooth talker), Karthi nearly steals the show, particularly in the first half. Watch Vikram sob as he somberly recalls a ghost from his past in a scene. Vikram gives a strong performance. Jayam Ravi approaches his persona in a laid-back, understated manner while still upholding the respect due to nobility.

Trisha, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Nandini receive theirThe problem with an epic of this type is that everyone receives little attention aside from the protagonists. Poonguzhali (Aishwarya Lekshmi) and some of the other characters who make brief appearances leave you wondering about their relationship to the primary plot. Only Jayaram as Azhawarkadiyan Nambi stands out, particularly given his personality and outspoken behaviour. Another problem is the existence of a dozen significant characters and the outdated Tamil speech, which will make it difficult for the average viewer to follow.

The ability of the movie to transport you to a world from many centuries ago, however, is what audiences will pay attention to — and presumably marvel at. In the realm, whether it be the detailed sequences or theIt's no small achievement for Mani Ratnam to have accomplished what MGR and Kamal Haasan had envisioned for the film's topic. Who, then, is Mani Ratnam in his truest form? Is he able to make his characters vibrant and romantic, much like how we felt when we were in love, like Karthik (Alaipayuthe) or Amarkant (Dil Se...)? Or, is he comparable to Surya (Thalapathi) or Velu Naicker (Nayakan), characters who must make important decisions? To put it briefly, avaru nallavara kettavara?

He has to cope with both equally in PS: 1. He exhibits kindness in Arunmozhi Varman, but balances it out with the cunning Nandini. Aditha Karikalan displays seriousness for brief periods of time, followed by