>>>>>>>Parthiban Kanavu was not Kalkis greatest work and I am sure the celluloid version gathered all of kalkis impact...however the advantage with PK or SS as opposed to PS isthe number of charectors....>>>>>>>> I agree that PK was not Kalki's greatest - in fact, if you take a closer look, you'll find that it has all the hallmarks of a great author's beginner works - rather under-developed characterizations, basically good plot-lines, but not completely fleshed out. Still needing some work to be done. I personally think Writer K was trying his hand out at historical novels, at that time (all that I've read about him indicates that he was heavily influenced/entranced by western authors, and their sense of fantasy and adventure...something like Alexander Dumas's 'The Three Musketeers' - and, considering TN's rich history, he wanted to see if he could try and evoke the same...fantasy. And he succeeded with PS and SS.). On the other hand, the celluloid version of PK was good (even if it wasn't a smashing hit.). The cast was great, especially Vyjayanthi Mala (who looked ravishing in dozens of beautiful costumes ;-), and Ranga Rao as Narasimha Pallava was magnificent. That kind of cast, today...well, I have my doubts. :-) Sometimes I think fate chose Kalki to introduce Rajaraja the First's history to TN, which was forgetting its roots a bit (if you'll remember the tales of 'Kirumi kanda Chozhan...' ugh.), When his work was done, he ascended to the heavens. (He didn't even complete 'Amaradhara'.)
I heard that Kalki published PK first and then wrote SS. If that is so, the thought of SS or its story line might have been ringing in his minds for several years, even before writing PK.
Because in PK, he strikes upon the single handed pikshu and the marriage of a dancer to Mamallar. He highlights that people didnt like Mamallar doing that.
PK is some kind of a lineup to SS, though published earlier.
You are correct, especially, when Maaamallar, tells Ponan, after hearing him say that the queen had been taken away, by a Kaabalika ( I guess so), with a single hand, that 'There is something, beyond just Bali'.
And when Maamallar, watches the painting, in a house midst of forest. Maamallar, will let out few drops of tears, seeing them.
>>>>>>>>I heard that Kalki published PK first and then wrote > SS. If that is so, the thought of SS or its story line > might have been ringing in his minds for several > years, even before writing PK.>>>>>>>>
Chronologically, the two stories are linked, yes. Even if Kalki did write PK first, he must have had the basic workings of SS in his mind...because there's an excerpt-like part of SS in PK itself. A mini SS, if you like. :-)
Dear Pavi As usual the Ilayapirati's words of wisdom Alexander Dumas's 'The Three Musketeers' - and, considering TN's rich history, he wanted to see if he could try and evoke the same...fantasy. And he succeeded with PS and SS.). I totally agree with you pavi that Kalki was inspired by dumas as you cansee traces of Dumas' hero in both VD and Paranjothi
On the other hand, the celluloid version of PK was good (even if it wasn't a smashing hit.). The cast was great, especially Vyjayanthi Mala (who looked ravishing in dozens of beautiful costumes ;-), and Ranga Rao as Narasimha Pallava was magnificent. That kind of cast, today...well, I have my doubts. :-)
I again agree with you in that but there are versatile actors who will fit those roles We have even gone thru stages of various ages....but we have good artists
The sad thing is the west has seriously statred to look back at their period works where as though we have them in abundance we are shying away.... The sad thing is its much cheaper than go to exotic locales abroad and breaking glas and lighting up cars!!!!
There was a recent poll I think the best person for VD will be surya PS caould be played by Madhavan Vikram for aditha karikalan and Rajathithar Kamalahasan for Sundaracholar Visu for Aanbil bramaraya Sathyaraaj for Periyapazhuvettarayar Pasupathi for Ravidasan Nandhini Simran,???Reema sen Kundavai:Sneha Vanathi: Trisha Poonguzhali:Jyothika Azhvarkadiyaan :Vivek Pinagapaani:Karunaas Malayamaan: Nambiyar Mandhakini: Simran Chinna Pazhuvettarayar:Napolean Periyavezhar:Radharavi Madhranthagan:Abbas Chembian madevi:KR Vijaya Sendan amudhan:Ajith
If I had the money or if anybody had the money.....We can start soon
I read ponniyin selvan first,parthipan kanavu second and SS third.I did not feel anything disconnected while reading PK.The story was cohenrent,but I wont call that great.
I believe that to bring PS alive on screen, none of the existing famous actors should be used. The problem is, most of them have an "image" which might end up spoiling the PS characters.. No offence to their capabilities.. but, it would be great if fresh faces are used..
Making PS would involve lots of time (maybe years) and money.. it needs someone with guts, dedication and passion to bring it all together..
I guess no one is ready to take this up due to the money involved and the limited market is available for the movies.. This is one place where the English classics have a huge advantage.. Take for example, the lord of the rings series.. the film was excellent and influenced lot of people (like me) to read the book! But it took years for the movie to be made.
It would be wonderful if someone could do this for PS..... but again, if it gets wrong (as it happens for most of the books made into movies), it would be terrible..