Karthi Feels Films Like ‘Baahubali’ And ‘KGF’ Paved The Way For SPECTACLE Films By India's Regional Film Industries To Reach Bigger Film Markets And Audiences

The actor Karthi, who will soon be seen playing the part of Vandhiyathevan in the next 'Ponniyin Selvan' sequel, believes that blockbuster films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘KGF’ have paved the way for spectacle films produced by India's regional film industries. The actor added that the epic movie 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' found its route through time while speaking about how director Mani Ratnam was able to eventually develop such a film. The director has already tried to turn Kalki's self-titled novel into a movie.

Karthi said, “I think it has got a lot to do with the advancement and technology and the times we are living in. Earlier, to think about a film like this to be mounted from the point of view of a regional language was not easy but films like ‘Baahubali’ and ‘KGF’ paved the way for huge films to be presented to bigger film markets and audiences.” (Also Read: PS: 2: The Karthi Starrer Film's Track 'Veera Raja Veera' Features Lyrics By Gulzar And The Magic Of AR Rahman!)

Karthi mentioned, “Today, people are more aware of our work or our stories and eagerly waiting for the films to come out of either of the South Indian film industries and this is a very good time for us to bring the Indian epics to life as we are getting better budgets, the best of technicians from all over India and best artistes. It is the right time for the Indian epics to be made.” (Also Read: Ponniyin Selvan 2: 5 Reasons To Watch The Magnum Opus Film)

Today, 28 April 2023, the second act of the historical epic drama 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' has been released on the big screen. Mani Ratnam, who also directed the film, casts Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, and Aishwarya in the key characters. Sobhitha Dhulipala and Aishwarya Lekshmi also had significant roles. AR Rahman is responsible for the film's music composition. Additionally, It is the first movie to be shown in 4XD format in theatres, and it is reportedly opening on more than 3200 screens around the world. At the box office, 'Ponniyin Selvan 1' brought in Rs 500 crore.