Ponniyin Selvan is a magnum opus period drama directed by Mani Ratnam. The first schedule of the film began in December 2019 in Thailand. Jayam Ravi and Karthi were part of the first schedule which lasted for 40 days. The team after canning important scenes has returned to Chennai in mid-January. 

According to reports, Mani Ratnam has started shooting for the second schedule of the film in Pondicherry. Jayam Ravi is part of this schedule which is said to last for around 6 days. Karthi plays Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan and Ravi essays the role of Arulmozhi Varman in the movie.

The film boasts a huge star cast that includes Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Amala Paul, Jayaram, Lal, Ashwin Kakamanu, Vikram Prabhu and Jyothika among others. The film is based on the epic novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. Ponniyin Selvan narrates the story of Arulmozhivarman, one of the famous kings of the Chola dynasty during the 10th and 11th centuries. The period drama bankrolled by Lyca Productions is set to be made in two-parts and has music by AR Rahman.