After the stupendous success of Ponniyin Selvan Part 1, the audience is eagerly waiting for the release of Ponniyin Selvan Part 2. While the makers had shot both parts of the film simultaneously, the work on the post-production is going on in full swing.
The latest we hear is that Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and director Mani Ratnam have begun work on the background score of the film. They are currently stationed in London.
On Tuesday, Rahman shared a picture with Ratnam where they were posing in front of Abbey Road Studios in London. In the caption, Rahman wrote "PS2 at London #mattydunkley #manirathnam" suggesting that he was busy with the music of Mani's upcoming venture PS 2.
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In the picture, Rahman is seen wearing a grey-coloured blazer while Ratman has sported a winter jacket.
PS2 stars Vikram, Trisha Krishnan Karthik Sivakumar, Jayam Ravi, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the lead roles.
The teaser of the PS2 was released in December. The makers unveiled the Hindi version of the first song 'Ruaa Ruaa' on Monday. Penned by Gulzar, the song is sung by Shilpa Rao.
Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 was a cinematic adaptation of author Kalki Krishnamurthy's Tamil novel of the same name which was released in the form of a series during the 1950s.
In the film, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan played dual roles. Queen Nandini, the princess of Pazhuvoor, who is on a mission to seek vengeance, and Mandakini Devi in the historical drama.
The big-budget film was released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
PS2 is scheduled to release in theatres on April 28, 2023.
Stay tuned to this space for more updates and reveals from the world of entertainment.
India have relied on a combination of five batters, a wicketkeeper, and five bowlers, three of them allrounders, through much of this World Cup cycle. (Photo credit: Getty)
INDIA will look to restore balance to their bowling attack when they face England in a crucial Women's ODI World Cup match on Sunday, as they attempt to revive their campaign after back-to-back defeats.
India’s hopes of reaching the semifinals have taken a hit following three-wicket losses to South Africa and Australia in Visakhapatnam, putting their team combination under scrutiny.
The side has relied on a combination of five batters, a wicketkeeper, and five bowlers — three of them allrounders — through much of this World Cup cycle. But the approach has shown its limitations, and with two wins needed from their remaining three matches, India may be forced to reconsider their strategy.
The five-bowler formula failed against South Africa, yet the management persisted with it against Australia, leading to another defeat. Both matches exposed the lack of depth and variety in India’s attack.
The absence of a specialist bowler has been costly, with South Africa and Australia chasing down 251 and 330, respectively, highlighting India’s struggle to build pressure.
India’s focus on batting depth through multiple allrounders has seen pacer Renuka Singh left out for Amanjot Kaur. Renuka’s return could add variety and ease the burden on young pacer Kranti Goud, who has led the attack well so far.
Left-arm spinner Radha Yadav and pacer Arundhati Reddy are also available options.
India’s batting, meanwhile, has not been consistent. Despite entering the tournament in form, the top order has struggled to convert starts into big scores. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal made quick fifties against Australia, but the middle order — including captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues — failed to build on the platform.
India collapsed from a strong position against Australia, losing six wickets for 36 runs and getting bowled out with more than an over remaining. Similar collapses had troubled them against Sri Lanka and Pakistan before the all-rounders rescued the side. Against England, India will need their main batters to perform to allow for a sixth bowling option — now seen as essential in one-day cricket.
The Holkar Stadium has favoured batters so far, with both matches at the venue producing high scores.
England go into the match in a stronger position, unbeaten alongside Australia, though their batting has been inconsistent. They survived a scare against Pakistan, saved by rain after slipping to 79 for 7, and had earlier been 78 for 5 against Bangladesh.
While their top order has been fragile, England’s bowling has remained disciplined. The four-time champions need one more win to confirm a semifinal place and will hope left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone has recovered from illness. Ecclestone and pacer Lauren Bell missed the match against Pakistan.
England Squad: Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Em Arlott, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Linsey Smith, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
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