The South India times: IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Lyca Productions today announced a new partnership to bring the South Indian film “PONNIYIN SELVAN: I” to IMAX screens this September. This is the first ever Tamil film to debut in IMAX and it will launch in IMAX theaters in India and across the globe on September 30, 2022. “PONNIYIN SELVAN: I” is set in the 10th Century and revolves around the early life of Chola Prince Arunmozhi Varman who was latterly known as the great Chola emperor Raja Raja Chola and was the most powerful King in South at his time.
He is chiefly remembered for reinstating the Chola power and ensuring its supremacy in Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean. “PONNIYIN SELVAN: I” is directed by Mani Ratnam, produced by Subaskaran and Mani Ratnam. Lyca Productions is one of the most prolific Indian film studios and has been responsible for some of the largest Tamil films ever released in India, including 2.0, Kaththi, Don, Darbar, Kolamaavu Kokila, and many more. Madras Talkies has been a leading production house for more than two decades producing blockbusters and award-winning films such as Alaipayuthey, Kannathil Muthamittal, Guru, and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam among several others.
