FC Gold 2023 Winner: Ravi Varman| Ponniyin Selvan Part 2

The dynamism in the way Ravi Varman sees the world of the two Ponniyin Selvan films gives it a lived-in quality we seldom associate with a period film set in the 10th century. Without relying heavily on static, wide shots, the lasting imagery of the film comes from close-ups and movements that make you feel as though you’ve been transported to the age of the Cholas. It creates a template for future period films to match; a vision that is both original and timeless.