Chennai

Sources close to the film told DT Next that grand sets are being erected in Hyderabad and the team will begin shooting from November 16. Originally, Mani Ratnam wanted to shoot as many scenes as possible in the jungles across Thailand and Sri Lanka. With permissions for international travel and chartered flights for the unit becoming stringent, the ace director has decided to film in Ramoji Rao Film City in Hyderabad under a green mat. Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, Ponniyin Selvan has Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Sarathkumar, and Nizhalgal Ravi in pivotal characters. AR Rahman is composing the music for the film and Ravi Varman is the cinematographer.