5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Negative
Overview
968 AD. The Pandyan assassins gather once again to destroy the Chola dynasty. Now the mighty Chola princes must fight the Pandyas, the Rashtrakutas and other Chola enemies who have joined forces. Also, at play are the rumours of Ponniyin Selvan’s death at sea, the powerful Pazhuvettarayar’s betrayal, and the tragic destiny of Aditha Karikalan, whose heart was long lost to the vengeful Nandini.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores historical power dynamics, political intrigue, and cultural identity within the Chola dynasty, offering a nuanced portrayal of medieval Indian society without explicitly promoting a specific contemporary political ideology or solution.
The movie showcases strong regional and gender representation within its specific historical and cultural context, featuring complex female characters central to the plot. However, its narrative primarily focuses on the elite, with limited engagement with broader DEI themes such as caste, class mobility, or explicit critiques of traditional social hierarchies.
Secondary
The film uses the Shaivite tradition of the Chola dynasty as a central cultural and political backdrop but has been criticized for downplaying its religiosity and not emphasizing key practices and symbols. This approach has led to controversy regarding the film's historical and religious accuracy, suggesting a problematic portrayal by omission and lack of depth.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is centered on traditional romantic and political conflicts within the Chola dynasty, focusing on heterosexual relationships and historical drama without incorporating queer representation.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II does not include or portray transsexual characters or themes. Available analyses and plot summaries focus on the historical and dramatic aspects of the Chola dynasty, without any mention of trans identities or communities within the narrative.
The film features several prominent female characters who are influential and resourceful. However, none of these characters are depicted engaging in or winning direct close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents using martial arts, strength, or melee weapons.
The film portrays all main characters with the same gender as established in Kalki Krishnamurthy's original novel and historical context, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film's casting predominantly features actors of Tamil and South Indian descent, aligning with the historical Chola Empire setting. While some casting choices might introduce broader Indian appeal or vary in specific ethnic features, no character's race is depicted as different from their established or historical racial category.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
6.3
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8.8
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