Amazon Prime Video has acquired the rights to the Tamil historical epic Ponniyin Selvan for a whopping Rs. 125 crore. This comes in the wake of Aishwarya Rai’s upcoming movie, which is set to be released on the same day. This is a big win for Amazon Prime Video, and for fans of Ponniyin Selvan.
Amazon Prime Acquires Rights to Ponniyin Selvan
Amazon Prime Video has acquired the rights to the Tamil historical epic Ponniyin Selvan for Rs. 125 Crore. This is the biggest rights deal for an Indian movie in 2021. Amazon Prime Video has acquired the rights to the movie for a period of 5 years, and will be releasing the movie in India, North America, Europe, and other countries.
Aishwarya Rai’s Movie Set to Debut
Aishwarya Rai’s upcoming movie is set to debut on the same day as Ponniyin Selvan. The movie is titled ‘The Rising’ and is a period drama set in the backdrop of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It is directed by the renowned filmmaker Rajiv Menon, and stars Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and Manoj Bajpayee.
Rs. 125 Crore Price Tag for Rights
The rights for Ponniyin Selvan have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video for a whopping Rs. 125 crore. This is the biggest rights deal for an Indian movie in 2021, and is a testament to the popularity of the movie.
What is Ponniyin Selvan?
Ponniyin Selvan is a Tamil historical epic written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. It is set in the 10th century and tells the story of Arulmozhivarman, who is the son of the Chola king. The novel follows his journey as he attempts to reclaim the throne of the Chola kingdom.
Aishwarya Rai’s Film Details
The Rising is Aishwarya Rai’s upcoming movie. It is a period drama set in the backdrop of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It is directed by the renowned filmmaker Rajiv Menon, and stars Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and Manoj Bajpayee.
Release Date Announced
The release date for both Ponniyin Selvan and The Rising has been announced. The movies will be released on the same day, and fans of both movies are excited
