Ponniyin Selvan 1 Makers Release a Scene from the film

The makers of Ponniyin Selvan 1, have released a sneak peek into the movie, for the fans who are waiting with bated breath for the film to release on September 30.

The one-minute 32-second long video clip released by the unit shows the Pandyas swearing an oath to wipe out the royal lineage of the Cholas in the presence of Goddess Kotravai. A dialogue that a character utters indicates that the Pandyas have been defeated in battle and have retreated to the jungles.

The film is based on the classic Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan by eminent writer Kalki. The film, called by Mani Ratnam as his dream project, is among the most expensive projects ever undertaken in the country.

It has the best in business handling each of its departments. A R Rahman has scored the music for this epic historical and the cinematography is by Ravi Varman. National Award winning art director Thotta Tharani was in charge of production design while Mani Ratnam's trusted editor Sreekar Prasad handled its editing.