PS2 Movie Review : Stunning Visuals And Aishwarya Rai's Performance Make It A Must Watch For Fans Of Historical Political Drama

The second half of PS2 is completely about revenge. Aishwarya Rai steals the show in the second half. Her scenes with Karthi and Vikram play a major role in the film's screenplay. Mani Ratnam nicely revealed two major things about Nandini and her mother, Mandakini, from the past. Mani Ratnam needs to be appreciated for strictly sticking to the novel's story. He masterfully crafted this sequel. He also made good use of the top-notch technical strengths of cinematographer Ravi Varman and music composer AR Rahman.

Positive Points

• The film is beautifully crafted by Mani Ratnam, with top-notch technical strengths of cinematography and music.
• The romantic touch of Mani Ratnam can be seen in the love story between the characters, especially in the scenes between Karthi and Aishwarya Rai, and Karthi and Trisha.
• The interval episode and the heroics of Ponniyin Selvan are nicely placed.

Negative Points

• The film is completely about revenge in the second half, which might not be appealing to all viewers.
• The first half of the film might seem slow-paced to some viewers.

Verdict

PS2 is a must-watch theatrical experience for its visuals and the way Mani Ratnam masterfully crafted this sequel. The film sticks to the novel's story and presents the characters beautifully. Despite the focus on revenge in the second half, the romantic touch and the heroics of Ponniyin Selvan make it an enjoyable watch.