Mani Ratnam directed magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 (PS-I) is all set to release in theaters on September 30, 2022 and the movie is currently gearing up for a grand audio launch on September 6, 2022 at Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai. PS-I is produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions and it has now been officially confirmed that actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will be presiding as Chief guests at the event.

"During the course of the evening, in the presence of two of Indian film industry's stalwarts Mr Kamal Haasan and Mr Rajinikanth, the musical genius Mr A R Rahman will perform the songs of 'Ponniyin Selvan part 1' live with his orchestra. The musical treat will be interspersed with speeches from several leading personalities of the film industry and the cast and crew and the partners of our film." - Press Statement from Madras Talkies