Director Mani Ratnam's upcoming film Ponniyin Selvan, an adaptation of late Kalki 'Krishnamurthy's historical novel with the same name is in the pre-production phase, and several star actors are in talks to play the significant roles in the movie. Apart from Chiyaan Vikram, Jayam Ravi, and Keerthy Suresh, Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan, and Aishwarya Rai have been approached to play a crucial role in the movie.
According to recent reports, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will be seen playing a double role in the film. She will play both mother and daughter. The news has got Aishwarya's fans excited as they will be able to see the actress recreate her magic on the big screen. Earlier, the buzz had it that the actress will be seen as Nandini, wife of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar, the second most powerful person in the Chola kingdom. Now, with the reports of her playing the double role, it is said that she will be seen as Mandakini Devi aka Singala Naachiyaar aka Oomai Rani as well who is the mute queen and mother of Nandini.
This news has got the fans really excited as the fans and the film audience will get to see the gorgeous diva in double roles. The film will be made in such a way that it woos the film audience across the country. The makers of the film, Ponniyin Selvan are hoping to make a pan India film for audience members across the country. Lyca Productions is producing Mani Ratnam's film titled Ponniyin Selvan.
