Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I is streaming in the UAE on Amazon Prime Video.
The verdict
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I holds up as a perfectly decent Tamil film, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 7.1/10 on TMDB across 98 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 167 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
Should you spend 2h 47m on it?
2h 47m of Tamil action with an adventure streak. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — it's early, and 98 votes can still move it
- you want something you can finish quickly — it runs 2h 47m
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 98 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 47m — long |
| Genre | Action / Adventure |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mani Ratnam
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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