Description: In 10th century Thanjavur, the Chola dynasty emperor Chozhar and his sons Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) and Arulmozhi Varman – Ponniyin Selvan (Jayam Ravi) wish to expand their kingdom. To do this, they lead conquests of Kanchi and Lanka. What follows is a series of gruesome wars and seedy conspiracies. This culminates in a mysterious woman – Mandakini (played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a dual role) – her connection to the story remaining a mystery that only the second instalment of Ponniyin Selvan will reveal.