Selvan, Ponniyin: a movie critique Maintaining a delicate balance between drama and action

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draw on conventional plot elements while also going above and beyond.

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Review of Ponniyin Selvan: The year is 1001

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When crown prince Aditha Karikalan (Vikram)

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his younger brother Arulmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi, the title character)

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and their ailing father Sundar Chola (Prakash Raj)

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are put in various situations, the Chola empire is the target of plots and intrigues

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In order to protect the palace from existential threats

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