In addition to these, there are other characters like Kandaraditha’s son Maduranthaka Thevar, who the conspirators desire to be crowned king, and Anirudha Brahmarayar, Sundara Chozhar’s Prime Minister. Krishnamurthy, Kalki (1955). Ponniyin Selvan பொன்னியின் செல்வன் (in Tamil). Madras: Mangala Noolagam. OCLC 84057533.

The story unfolds with the journey of the protagonist Vandhiyadhevan to the capital Thanjavur. After discovering a conspiracy, Vandhiyadhevan makes enemies with the royalty. Chandramathi: Maid and companion of Manimekalai in Kadambur palace who is literate and helps her read the final letter written by Aditha Karikalan. The author takes care to tie up almost all the loose ends. One thing I've learnt from reading this book is that everyone has a point of view and that we should not be judgemental about anyone. At first I hated the character Nandhini for all her doings. And then there came a part where the author justifies (atleast from her point of view) her actions. Neelameggham, Indra. Neelameggham, R; Ramadorai, Elizabeth (eds.). Part 1B New Floods. Online: Project Madurai. Krishnamurthy, Kalki (15 March 2020). The Sword - Ponni's Beloved Volume 3: An English Translation Of Kalki Krishnamurthy's Ponniyin Selvan. Translated by Manikandan, Sumeetha (1sted.). Sumeetha Manikandan.Mandakini Devi aka Singala Naachiyaar aka Oomai Rani ): நந்தினி மற்றும் மதுராந்தகாவின் காதுகேளாத மற்றும் ஊமை தாய். Parthibendra Pallavan: Friend of Karikalan, who comes from the lineage of Pallavas. He fought along with him in battles. He lusts Nandhini and hates Vandiyathevan from the beginning.

A perfect magnum opus for anyone who likes to read historical fiction. It is my first foray into Tamil literature, thanks to the recommendation by my friend Ashish. He not only recommended the book but made sure that I bought it and start reading it and it was totally worth it.

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The novels were adapted into two films by Mani Ratnam by condensing the first two volumes into Ponniyin Selvan: I, and volumes 3 to 5 into Ponniyin Selvan: II, which were released on 30 September 2022 and 28 April 2023 respectively. Ponniyin Selvan lures all— from MGR to Kamal Haasan to Mani Ratnam". The Federal. 8 July 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022 . Retrieved 10 October 2022.