Where to watch the Ponniyin Selvan films in order
The Ponniyin Selvan franchise is an action, adventure and history series of 2 films released between 2022 and 2023. It runs from Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) to Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 2
- films
- 2 of 2
- on Indian OTT
- 2022–2023
- release span
- 5h 31m
- watch time
- UA
- age rating
All 2 Ponniyin Selvan films stream on Prime Video in India, so you can watch the entire saga with a single subscription.
The Ponniyin Selvan franchise, explained
The series reviews well overall: its 2 rated films average 6.7 on TMDB, peaking at 7.1 for Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) and dropping to 6.2 for Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 5h 31m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is UA, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch the Ponniyin Selvan films in order
The clearest way through the Ponniyin Selvan franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) and finish on Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023). Every film sits on Prime Video in India, so you can run straight through without switching apps. Back to back, the full binge runs about 5h 31m.
2 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
20227.12h 47mMovieUA“The Cholas Are Coming”
Director: Mani Ratnam
Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi
Streaming in IndiaThe 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?
ActionAdventureHistory - 2The most recent film — and its lowest-rated.
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
20236.22h 44mMovieU“The Cholas are Back”
Director: Mani Ratnam
Cast: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ravi Mohan, Karthi
Streaming in India968 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.
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Ponniyin Selvan: where to watch — FAQ
- How many Ponniyin Selvan films are there?
- There are 2 Ponniyin Selvan films, released between 2022 and 2023 — from Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) to Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023).
- Where can I watch the Ponniyin Selvan films in India?
- All 2 Ponniyin Selvan films stream on Indian OTT on Prime Video. You can watch the whole series with a single subscription.
- Is Ponniyin Selvan on Netflix in India?
- No. In India the Ponniyin Selvan films are not on Netflix — they stream on Prime Video.
- What order should I watch the Ponniyin Selvan films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) and ending with Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023). The full 2-film order is listed above.
- Are all the Ponniyin Selvan films on Prime Video?
- Yes — all 2 Ponniyin Selvan films stream on Prime Video in India, so you can binge the entire series with one subscription.
