'Ponniyin Selvan' is the upcoming magnum opus cinematic adaptation of the classic novel of the same name, by renowned author Kalki. This is the most expensive Indian film that is still under production with a budget of 500 Crores. 

This monumental project is helmed by Mani Ratnam, one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian Cinema. The ensemble cast includes Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Trisha, Prabhu, Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Kishore, Jayaram, Lal, Rahman, and a whole set of other stars. 

Ponniyin Selvan is being jointly bankrolled by Allirajah Subaskaran and Mani Ratnam, under their Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies banners. Ravi Varman wields the lens for the movie and Sreekar Prasad is taking care of the editing of this movie, while the music is composed by Isai Puyal AR Rahman. The film will grace the cinema halls with its presence in April 2022.