Ponnar Shankar
Ponnar Shankar

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Ponnar Shankar

2011
Movie
160 min
Tamil

Ponnar Shankar is based on historical novel written by Kalangir M. Karunanidhi. Story is about the two warriors, both are brothers named Ponner and Sankar living in Kongu Nadu (present day Coimbatore, Erode etc..). This is a historical movie and these two warriors are even worshipped today at most of the above mentioned part of Tamil Nadu.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users79%
Director: ThiagarajanGenres: Action, Drama, History, War

Plot Summary

The film chronicles the epic tale of Ponnar, Shankar, and Thendral, legendary warrior brothers who fought against injustice and tyranny in the ancient Tamil kingdom of Muzhukkumalai. Facing betrayal and formidable foes, they uphold their principles and defend their people, leading to a climactic battle for their land and honor.

Critical Reception

Ponnar Shankar received mixed reviews from critics. While the grand scale, historical setting, and Prashanth's performance as the titular characters were often praised, many found the film's pacing to be slow and its narrative somewhat convoluted. The visual effects and action sequences garnered some attention, but the overall execution failed to impress all sections of the audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its historical ambition and Prashanth's dual role.

  • Criticized for lengthy runtime and predictable plot.

  • Visuals and action sequences received mixed reactions.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's attempt to bring a historical Tamil epic to the screen, with many commending the lead actor's effort and the scale of production. However, some viewers found the story to be overly long and lacking in emotional depth.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the epic folk tale of the same name, which is popular in Tamil Nadu and is often recited in traditional storytelling formats.

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