Wow, this is definitely my favourite subject. Ever since reading Ponniyin Selvan, I’ve been hoping that this novel would be made into a film. And everytime I read this novel, the characters play in my mind and I keep putting a face to each of the characters. Here’s my list of actors I wish to play the roles in Ponniyin Selvan, should this novel be made into a film today.
Vandhiyadhevan - Surya
Arul Mozhi Varman - Karthi, Prasanna or Aadhi (Eeram fame)
Adhitha Karikalan - Prithviraj / Vikram
Kundavi - Asin, or Padmapriya
Nandhini - Reema Sen or Nayanthara (Wish the film was really taken a few years ago- Ramya Krishnan would have excelled in this role)
>>Aazhwarkadiyan - Jayram >>Kudandhai josiyar - Charuhaasan That was a wonderful choice... Imagining Jayaram in the costume of Azhwarkadiyan... Very nice... RgdsVardhini
this casting is gud ... but, i like to make some changes to it.
kundavi : Jothika ( how can we leave Jo , when surya is vandhiyadevan & also she looks refresh & young even after becoming of mother of two babies )
sundara cholan : sivakumar ( i think he fits better than sarath babu )
Poonkuzhali - priyamani ( rough & tough )
manimekalai : sneha ( dusky beauty )
madhuranthakan : ajith or abbas ( both madhu & adithya are of same age , hence when adithya is vikram , then nakul or navdeep looks too young for madhuranthakan )
malayaman : nattamai vijaya kumar
Kodumbalur Vikrama Poodhi Kesari : radha ravi
your choice of jayaram ( thirumalai ) & Charuhaasan ( jothidar ) was really gud. p
Possible too...but I believe, Nanthini is a young seductress who can be alluring and wicked at the same time and Ramya Krishnan, though is capable of bringing out these characteristics majestically, it is doubtful that people will want to see her donning such a role in 2010. Certainly after watching her performing as a dotting mother and sister roles , (both in big and small screens) it would be hard to accept her in a role such as of Nanthini's.
Jyothika would have been wonderful as Kundavai but since she's stopped acting after her marriage, I failed to take consideration of her. My mistake, but you're right. She would have been wonderful as Kundavai. (Ironically, her name in Sillunu Oru Kadhal was Kundavai too ;) )
Sivakumar would have been wonderful as Sundara Cholan but since Sundara Cholan was predicted as a weak person (being powerless, bed-ridden and all), I suppose his character wouldn't have carried great weight on screen. That's the reason why I chose Sarath Babu. Sivakumar with his great acting talents would have been wasted should this novel be screened.
Priyamani has never crossed my mind, but looking at her name now, I believe that she would have been the best choice for Poonkuzhali. Thanks for reminding me of her.
In the case of Madhuranthakar and Manimegalai, both these characters are given more importance only towards the climax. Hence, I didn't chose big stars for both these characters. To be frank, I totally forgot that Madhu and Aditya are of the same age. When I think of Madhuranthakar, I always remember how he was depicted as more of a docile and rather feminine in character. That's the reason why I chose someone young and smaller built, who would probably fit in the character.
How can I forget Vijaya Kumar? Yes, he would have great as Malayaman, someone who's caring and loving but bursts into flames the moment he heard about his grandson's untimely death.
We have very many achieved artist dancers and actors. South India our home must be very happy and the world very blessed too.I find the last few days postings,very amusing and interesting too, is it all just a dream or some producer will buy our ideas and thoughts to make it a reality by producing eventually such a film to treat our eyes and ears, it will all be so nice to see historical movies remade with all the essence in it, may be all of you experts will contribute to help novice and layman like me and millions of us enjoy reliving history. please keep me posted since I live too far away and will like to take note and keep on my list to do when at home to see one or two such movies too and to participate in one of your well organised and guided tours too.
Why nor Sneha for Nandhini...more expressive...and can play negative charectors as well after Goa!!
SR
If I can stop one heart from breaking,I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching,Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin, Into his nest again, I shall not live in vain. Emily Dickinson