While the form has been around for decades even before Ponniyin Selvan, Kalki’s work made it a mainstream affair. For an ancient language like Tamil, novels (Puthinam in Tamil) are a relatively modern literary form. Written between 19, Ponniyin Selvan novel has not only sustained its fame for the past seventy years but has continued to be one of the bestsellers. Maybe, a few introductions would come in handy. But it is possible to thoroughly enjoy the film without having read the book. If you are here, you might have come across the snobs who have read the Ponniyin Selvan novels and are abreast of its expansive scale and larger-than-life canvas. Let’s leave them and their FOMO in 1952 and deal with yours.
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