Mani Ratnam thanks Chiranjeevi & Rajamouli; Here's why

Ponniyin Selvan is one of the upcoming Tamil films, directed by Mani Ratnam. The film is considered his dream project. The makers scheduled the release of the film in two parts. The film's first part will release on the 30th of September. As part of the promotions, the makers released the 'Chola Chola' song yesterday in Hyderabad.

Speaking at the event, Mani Ratnam surprised everyone by thanking SS Rajamouli. SS Rajamouli is the director from the South who proved to everyone that big-budgeted period flicks could be made, and they would also fetch big profits. With Baahubali and RRR, Rajamouli boosted the confidence of many filmmakers who wanted to try period films.

"Thanks to Rajamouli, who proved to everyone that we can try big budget films in the period backdrop," said Mani Ratnam. The legendary filmmaker also thanked Megastar Chiranjeevi, but he did not reveal the reason behind the same.

"I also thank Chiranjeevi garu, but I am not going to tell why," said Mani Ratnam, indicating Chiru's participation in Ponniyin Selvan.

Ponniyin Selvan features Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, and Rahman.