1 00:02:30,833 --> 00:02:34,083 O Lord of Bountiful Rain 2 00:02:35,041 --> 00:02:38,083 Do not hold back 3 00:02:38,666 --> 00:02:40,541 Dive into the ocean 4 00:02:41,083 --> 00:02:43,666 Take Your fill and soar to the sky 5 00:02:46,625 --> 00:02:50,750 Let Your body turn dark like the king of the universe 6 00:02:54,583 --> 00:02:59,791 Held in Padmanabha’s embrace 7 00:03:02,625 --> 00:03:05,041 May you dazzle like lightning 8 00:03:07,958 --> 00:03:10,458 May your thunder echo like his sacred conch 9 00:03:10,791 --> 00:03:11,500 Charge! 10 00:03:14,083 --> 00:03:18,000 Fly like a hail of arrows from his sacred bow 11 00:03:21,166 --> 00:03:23,208 Moisten the world 12 00:03:23,750 --> 00:03:26,125 with abundant rainfall 13 00:03:26,833 --> 00:03:28,958 Let us celebrate 14 00:03:34,541 --> 00:03:36,791 The great Karikalan has been defeated. 15 00:03:41,208 --> 00:03:43,208 Are you the priest’s daughter? 16 00:03:43,750 --> 00:03:46,208 No. I am the Goddess’s daughter. 17 00:03:47,041 --> 00:03:50,583 Will you come with me to the palace, to be my friend? 18 00:03:50,875 --> 00:03:53,583 I need to offer flowers to the Goddess. Recite prayers. 19 00:03:54,083 --> 00:03:57,208 Prepare food. At night, I must lock the temple doors. 20 00:03:57,625 --> 00:04:00,666 It is the princess who invites you, Nandini. Go with her. 21 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:02,375 Come, Princess. 22 00:04:06,041 --> 00:04:08,416 Princess, your new friend is very pretty. 23 00:04:09,083 --> 00:04:11,458 She will look a princess if she wore jewellery. 24 00:04:11,750 --> 00:04:14,000 Let us name her "Princess of the Temple Pond." 25 00:04:14,333 --> 00:04:15,958 Her beauty makes you jealous. 26 00:04:16,291 --> 00:04:18,208 Prince Aditha Karikalan is coming. 27 00:04:19,958 --> 00:04:22,375 Kundavai! Who is this princess? 28 00:04:49,375 --> 00:04:51,541 Forgive her. She is an orphan. 29 00:04:52,083 --> 00:04:55,916 Nandini ran, out of fear. I hope nothing is missing. 30 00:05:02,125 --> 00:05:06,125 She shall not enter the palace again. I shall see to it. 31 00:05:20,500 --> 00:05:22,500 Nandini! Stop! 32 00:05:27,125 --> 00:05:28,625 Competing with my horse? 33 00:05:32,750 --> 00:05:37,208 The horse may belong to you, but these woods belong to me. 34 00:05:57,583 --> 00:06:00,708 -Someone might see us. -Let them. 35 00:06:01,958 --> 00:06:04,916 -I'm not supposed to talk to you. -On whose orders? 36 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,166 The princess. 37 00:06:07,541 --> 00:06:09,666 Kundavai? Why? 38 00:06:11,750 --> 00:06:15,666 I am an orphan. No one knows my family background. 39 00:06:26,750 --> 00:06:28,625 I leave for Thanjavur today. 40 00:06:30,125 --> 00:06:31,875 The emperor’s orders. 41 00:06:33,375 --> 00:06:35,500 I shall accompany him to war. 42 00:06:38,166 --> 00:06:39,583 To war? 43 00:06:40,666 --> 00:06:42,250 At your age? 44 00:06:43,416 --> 00:06:45,916 I may not return for a year or two. 45 00:06:50,458 --> 00:06:53,750 O beautiful flower 46 00:06:55,125 --> 00:06:59,666 Will you not garland him, O friend? 47 00:07:09,916 --> 00:07:12,958 O royal warrior, O brave and strong one 48 00:07:15,333 --> 00:07:17,333 Invincible Chola warrior 49 00:07:17,791 --> 00:07:21,000 May your world prosper. Hail to your victory 50 00:07:21,375 --> 00:07:25,250 Those who dare oppose you, you send to their graves 51 00:07:25,750 --> 00:07:27,458 O angel of undying love 52 00:07:27,875 --> 00:07:29,791 Lovely damsels yearn for you 53 00:07:30,125 --> 00:07:31,958 We sing your glory, O brave one 54 00:07:32,583 --> 00:07:34,166 A dagger at your waist 55 00:07:34,500 --> 00:07:36,375 Carrying the world on your shoulders 56 00:07:36,833 --> 00:07:38,666 Come, rule my heart 57 00:07:39,041 --> 00:07:40,791 Board your ship 58 00:07:41,125 --> 00:07:45,208 Enter the battlefield like a thousand charging elephants 59 00:07:45,583 --> 00:07:47,666 O lord, king of kings, come 60 00:07:47,958 --> 00:07:49,583 Hail to your victory! 61 00:07:49,916 --> 00:07:52,000 O royal warrior, O brave and strong one 62 00:08:02,916 --> 00:08:05,000 Royal maidens sing 63 00:08:05,416 --> 00:08:07,250 Women dance 64 00:08:07,625 --> 00:08:10,875 Singers sing in celebration. Horse chariots move in harmony 65 00:08:11,875 --> 00:08:15,833 Like the rising sun over dappled waters, you shine, O lord 66 00:08:16,333 --> 00:08:20,416 When singing praises of your army, poets struggle for want of words 67 00:08:21,125 --> 00:08:25,125 Like the blustery wind skimming the sea, your ships speed across choppy waters 68 00:08:25,541 --> 00:08:29,375 Blowy waves caress you. Charge south, O valiant warrior 69 00:08:29,916 --> 00:08:34,083 O royal warrior, O brave and strong one 70 00:08:36,583 --> 00:08:40,166 The people of Aruva Nadu obey his commands 71 00:08:40,666 --> 00:08:42,333 O defeater of the Northerners 72 00:08:42,625 --> 00:08:45,041 The countrymen of Kudaku Nadu bow to his might. 73 00:08:45,333 --> 00:08:47,000 Destroyer of the Pandyan might 74 00:09:00,708 --> 00:09:03,250 O young moon 75 00:09:03,583 --> 00:09:07,208 Why is there this distance between us? 76 00:09:08,583 --> 00:09:11,791 When harsh winds blow, my love 77 00:09:13,375 --> 00:09:17,041 How can the strongest flame hope to burn? 78 00:09:17,625 --> 00:09:19,958 The stars no longer shine for me 79 00:09:20,416 --> 00:09:22,750 Blood no longer runs in my veins 80 00:09:25,416 --> 00:09:29,625 I feel the kingdom crumble, my love 81 00:09:30,208 --> 00:09:33,458 What meaning is left in life? 82 00:09:34,125 --> 00:09:37,625 Where do I look for you, my love? 83 00:09:38,291 --> 00:09:40,833 What path shall I take? 84 00:09:42,583 --> 00:09:46,000 Misfortune holds me in its grip, my love 85 00:09:46,541 --> 00:09:50,541 Engulfing me in perilous darkness 86 00:09:59,250 --> 00:10:01,833 Where is your spirited dance? 87 00:10:02,416 --> 00:10:04,708 Where are your honeyed words? 88 00:10:07,500 --> 00:10:10,166 Where is your mischievous smile? 89 00:10:10,500 --> 00:10:14,083 Where is your beautiful form? 90 00:10:15,666 --> 00:10:19,250 Where are those hands, soothing as soft clouds? 91 00:10:20,833 --> 00:10:23,166 The future empress of Thanjavur. 92 00:10:24,708 --> 00:10:28,500 Where are those searching eyes, as warm as dawn’s rays? 93 00:10:32,333 --> 00:10:34,833 O young moon 94 00:10:36,625 --> 00:10:39,708 Why is there this distance between us? 95 00:10:40,375 --> 00:10:44,416 Harsh winds are blowing, my love 96 00:10:44,708 --> 00:10:47,625 How can the strongest flame hope to burn? 97 00:10:51,083 --> 00:10:52,750 Have mercy on us. 98 00:10:53,083 --> 00:10:56,458 We will leave this kingdom. Do not torment us. 99 00:10:56,958 --> 00:11:01,041 I feel the universe slip through my fingers 100 00:11:01,666 --> 00:11:05,125 The sky splits asunder, my love 101 00:11:06,125 --> 00:11:09,125 The world crumbles before me 102 00:11:10,375 --> 00:11:13,458 You left me in asmouldering fire 103 00:11:14,333 --> 00:11:16,750 How could you leave me? 104 00:11:18,208 --> 00:11:19,916 What wrong did I do? 105 00:11:21,458 --> 00:11:25,458 The curse of separation was your parting gift 106 00:11:28,458 --> 00:11:29,833 Nandini! 107 00:11:38,833 --> 00:11:46,208 "PONNIYIN SELVAN - PART 2" 108 00:11:50,666 --> 00:11:53,791 In the year 968 AD, 109 00:11:54,541 --> 00:11:59,333 the Chola Empire faced many conspiracies, political unrest and impending war. 110 00:11:59,875 --> 00:12:01,791 King Khottiga of the Rashtrakutas 111 00:12:02,333 --> 00:12:05,541 was gathering a huge army to attack Thanjavur. 112 00:12:07,166 --> 00:12:09,625 To avenge the death of King Veera Pandiyan, 113 00:12:10,166 --> 00:12:13,916 Pandyan assassins infiltrated the Chola kingdom. 114 00:12:16,708 --> 00:12:18,666 Sundara Chozhar's uncle, 115 00:12:19,083 --> 00:12:22,041 Gandarathidar's son, Madhuranthakan, 116 00:12:22,375 --> 00:12:26,083 against his father's wishes and his mother's orders, 117 00:12:26,583 --> 00:12:29,125 was determined to claim the Chola throne. 118 00:12:29,833 --> 00:12:33,208 The Chola treasurer, the brave warrior, 119 00:12:33,583 --> 00:12:36,666 Periya Pazhuvettarayar and the chieftains 120 00:12:37,291 --> 00:12:40,375 backed Madhuranthakan's claim to the crown. 121 00:12:40,708 --> 00:12:43,208 While Periya Pazhuvettarayar's wife, Nandini, 122 00:12:43,791 --> 00:12:45,875 conspired with the Pandyan rebels 123 00:12:46,291 --> 00:12:48,708 against the Chola kingdom. 124 00:12:49,500 --> 00:12:53,458 She also tricked Arunmozhi's father, the emperor, to pass an order 125 00:12:53,791 --> 00:12:57,083 to capture Prince Arunmozhi and bring him back from Lanka. 126 00:12:58,000 --> 00:13:02,500 But the Chola prison ship that was carrying Arunmozhi 127 00:13:02,875 --> 00:13:06,166 was caught in a perilous storm and sank. 128 00:13:06,875 --> 00:13:11,708 Learning of Arunmozhi's death, the Cholas were angered and shocked. 129 00:13:12,291 --> 00:13:17,666 Believing Nandini was behind the plot to have Arunmozhi killed, 130 00:13:18,208 --> 00:13:23,791 his elder brother Aditha Karikalan became enraged and so led his army to Thanjavur. 131 00:13:35,333 --> 00:13:37,625 Kodiyakkarai 132 00:14:04,458 --> 00:14:05,625 You Pandyans! 133 00:14:06,125 --> 00:14:09,083 Pay me for damaging my boat! 134 00:14:09,416 --> 00:14:11,041 How can you go without paying me? 135 00:14:11,333 --> 00:14:15,166 The young Chola tiger has drowned at sea. Pandyan fish have feasted on him. 136 00:14:16,375 --> 00:14:18,791 The Chola tiger has fallen into the sea. 137 00:14:21,375 --> 00:14:23,041 Stop talking, Devaralan! 138 00:14:23,541 --> 00:14:25,000 We got him. 139 00:14:25,291 --> 00:14:29,000 -Did you see the prince die? -I saw him drowning with my own eyes. 140 00:14:29,416 --> 00:14:33,291 -Did you see his lifeless body? -I saw a fire raging in all directions. 141 00:14:33,666 --> 00:14:35,583 There was a devastating storm. 142 00:14:35,875 --> 00:14:38,250 -You fool! -Ravidasan, what happened? 143 00:14:38,666 --> 00:14:40,791 We did not see his corpse. 144 00:14:41,791 --> 00:14:45,416 Until we do, our thirst for revenge will not end. 145 00:14:47,208 --> 00:14:49,833 The flames of our fire still burn strong. 146 00:14:50,500 --> 00:14:52,375 Where is the Pazhuvur Queen, Nandini? 147 00:14:52,708 --> 00:14:54,541 She is with her old man near the lighthouse. 148 00:14:54,916 --> 00:14:58,333 There are soldiers everywhere. They keep watch on the shore. 149 00:14:59,666 --> 00:15:03,750 Rakamma, there’s no need to search. The young tiger is no more. 150 00:15:04,958 --> 00:15:05,833 Rakamma, 151 00:15:06,375 --> 00:15:10,666 go to the Pazhuvur Queen Nandini. Tell her I wish to see her now. 152 00:15:25,250 --> 00:15:26,583 I see a Pallava flag. 153 00:15:27,083 --> 00:15:31,083 I hear Parthibendran was in Lanka. Could that be him? 154 00:15:31,666 --> 00:15:34,375 He must’ve saved Arunmozhi. Arunmozhi is coming! 155 00:15:38,333 --> 00:15:41,000 Parthibendran! Where is Arunmozhi? 156 00:15:41,250 --> 00:15:42,833 I hope no harm has come to him. 157 00:15:43,166 --> 00:15:46,041 Don’t pretend! It was you who wanted him dead. 158 00:15:47,583 --> 00:15:48,750 How dare you! 159 00:15:49,250 --> 00:15:51,541 Didn’t you send a ship to imprison Arunmozhi? 160 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:57,041 He drowned at sea and the ship sank. 161 00:16:03,458 --> 00:16:05,333 Arunmozhi was the child I raised. 162 00:16:07,041 --> 00:16:11,041 I had hoped he managed to swim ashore. 163 00:16:11,666 --> 00:16:13,333 He’s not a man to die that easily. 164 00:16:13,750 --> 00:16:17,000 Who ordered you to sail to Lanka? 165 00:16:17,541 --> 00:16:20,708 You have killed Arunmozhi. Tie the traitor up! 166 00:16:24,458 --> 00:16:27,708 You are like a grandfather to Karikalan. Tie me up yourself. 167 00:16:28,125 --> 00:16:29,791 No one else would dare! 168 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,375 Who is he? 169 00:16:51,000 --> 00:16:55,500 Salutations to the Pazhuvur Queen. I am the Pallava King, Parthibendran. 170 00:16:56,750 --> 00:16:58,375 Not just any Parthibendran! 171 00:16:58,708 --> 00:17:02,541 He’s the beheader of Veera Pandiyan. 172 00:17:06,125 --> 00:17:09,833 Only Aditha Karikalan can make that claim. I am his friend. 173 00:17:11,125 --> 00:17:13,000 Why talk about that now? 174 00:17:15,791 --> 00:17:17,625 Where is Arunmozhi? 175 00:17:17,958 --> 00:17:20,500 Is he not on your ship? 176 00:17:22,416 --> 00:17:24,458 I am a king. I do not lie. 177 00:17:27,291 --> 00:17:30,041 The lies that kings speak are called politics. 178 00:17:32,250 --> 00:17:35,125 We must inspect his ship. 179 00:17:35,666 --> 00:17:38,875 -I will inspect it. -Brother, let me accompany you. 180 00:17:39,333 --> 00:17:41,791 Make sure the Pallavan king does not escape. 181 00:17:42,166 --> 00:17:44,000 I shall watch over him. 182 00:17:55,458 --> 00:17:58,000 Your old man suspects me without reason. 183 00:18:01,583 --> 00:18:03,375 Did I start the storm at sea? 184 00:18:04,583 --> 00:18:06,708 How can I be blamed for Arunmozhi’s death? 185 00:18:07,000 --> 00:18:09,625 You will not be blamed, but I shall be. 186 00:18:10,583 --> 00:18:12,666 As usual they will all say: 187 00:18:13,000 --> 00:18:17,125 “After all, she enchanted an old man to grab the Chola throne.” 188 00:18:22,041 --> 00:18:24,625 No one will say such a thing. 189 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:28,166 There is one person who will. 190 00:18:31,375 --> 00:18:32,291 Who? 191 00:18:33,666 --> 00:18:35,083 Princess Kundavai. 192 00:18:40,416 --> 00:18:44,833 See, you went silent when I mentioned her name. 193 00:18:46,041 --> 00:18:49,541 After all, she’s a Chola princess, and a great beauty. 194 00:18:50,208 --> 00:18:53,583 Her beauty cannot match the beauty of your little toe. 195 00:18:53,958 --> 00:18:57,833 You say that now, but wait till you see her. 196 00:18:58,333 --> 00:19:01,083 That is not my nature. I am… 197 00:19:07,166 --> 00:19:09,250 Can you do something for me? 198 00:19:09,791 --> 00:19:10,875 Anything. 199 00:19:12,875 --> 00:19:16,625 We must save the Chola kingdom from a murderous family strife. 200 00:19:17,166 --> 00:19:18,166 How? 201 00:19:19,250 --> 00:19:20,958 There is one way. 202 00:19:22,333 --> 00:19:25,041 And only you can do it. 203 00:19:25,791 --> 00:19:28,000 What must I do? 204 00:19:31,166 --> 00:19:33,166 Will you do as I say? 205 00:19:34,375 --> 00:19:37,958 If you asked me, I’d give my kingdom to you. 206 00:19:40,583 --> 00:19:42,583 Is that true? 207 00:19:48,791 --> 00:19:52,208 Salutations to Lord Shiva. 208 00:19:52,666 --> 00:19:56,416 The Blue Lord, the Immortal. 209 00:19:56,750 --> 00:20:01,291 O Lord of the Universe. 210 00:20:01,916 --> 00:20:05,208 In the name of Lord Shiva. 211 00:20:06,125 --> 00:20:13,541 Here, Lord Shiva has shown us Kalamugars a new path. 212 00:20:14,250 --> 00:20:17,958 The great Shiva devotee and peerless son of Gandarathidar, 213 00:20:18,750 --> 00:20:22,250 the Chola Prince Madhuranthakan is here to see us. 214 00:20:23,083 --> 00:20:25,416 Hara Hara Mahadeva! 215 00:20:27,041 --> 00:20:31,541 We have news from Kodiyakkarai. The sea has swallowed Arunmozhi. 216 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:34,333 -Shivoham! -Praise to Lord Shiva. 217 00:20:34,875 --> 00:20:37,541 -Now the next in line is... -Madhuranthakan Devar. 218 00:20:37,833 --> 00:20:39,583 Madhuranthakan Devar! 219 00:20:40,583 --> 00:20:45,583 You have the support of 50,000 warmongering Kalamugars. 220 00:20:46,291 --> 00:20:47,916 Hara Hara Mahadeva! 221 00:20:48,541 --> 00:20:52,333 Shivoham! Shivoham! 222 00:21:20,458 --> 00:21:21,958 My prince, 223 00:21:23,000 --> 00:21:24,750 my name is Ugradevan. 224 00:21:25,041 --> 00:21:27,500 I am the Rashtrakuta King Khottiga’s Commander. 225 00:21:28,416 --> 00:21:31,416 His nephew, Karkan is here with a message. 226 00:21:33,291 --> 00:21:35,500 The Rashtrakutas are the Cholas’ enemies. 227 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,958 Not anymore. Now our enemy is Karikalan. 228 00:21:39,500 --> 00:21:42,791 You cannot defeat Karikalan alone, but united we can. 229 00:21:44,291 --> 00:21:46,166 You want me to join you, 230 00:21:46,500 --> 00:21:49,166 the Cholas’ enemies, and betray my kingdom? 231 00:21:49,500 --> 00:21:52,166 The enemy of an enemy is a friend. Shivoham! 232 00:21:52,458 --> 00:21:55,041 You need not betray your kingdom, just become our ally. 233 00:21:55,333 --> 00:21:57,500 We shall make you the next Chola emperor. 234 00:21:57,875 --> 00:22:00,791 In King Khottiga's name, I give you my word. 235 00:22:01,375 --> 00:22:03,791 As proof, here is… 236 00:22:09,583 --> 00:22:12,333 King Khottiga’s daughter, Maathuli. 237 00:22:15,958 --> 00:22:19,583 If you became our king’s son-in-law, it would fill us with pride. 238 00:22:19,875 --> 00:22:22,958 United, we can conquer the Himalayas. 239 00:22:23,333 --> 00:22:26,166 If this alliance can be forged, it will be the king’s responsibility 240 00:22:26,500 --> 00:22:30,083 to make you the Chola emperor, without bloodshed. 241 00:22:32,250 --> 00:22:34,250 If Madhuranthakan Devar agrees, 242 00:22:34,708 --> 00:22:36,250 then let us know. 243 00:22:36,583 --> 00:22:38,625 Our forces will be ready to stand by you. 244 00:22:39,750 --> 00:22:41,958 Shivoham! 245 00:22:47,791 --> 00:22:49,083 Prince. 246 00:22:51,583 --> 00:22:53,416 You are fine, my prince. 247 00:22:53,666 --> 00:22:54,833 Open your eyes. 248 00:22:57,416 --> 00:22:58,708 Prince, we are nearing shore. 249 00:23:00,416 --> 00:23:02,916 Prince, it will not be long. 250 00:24:03,416 --> 00:24:06,708 Prince, stay with me. 251 00:24:07,666 --> 00:24:10,416 Poonguzhali, look! A boat is approaching. 252 00:24:10,875 --> 00:24:13,791 -Whose boat goes there? -I saw it from the lighthouse. 253 00:24:14,375 --> 00:24:16,666 I saw Poonguzhali's boat on the canal. 254 00:24:17,458 --> 00:24:20,041 That means Prince Ponniyin Selvan... 255 00:24:20,333 --> 00:24:24,541 Pull the boat towards us. 256 00:24:25,083 --> 00:24:27,958 Poonguzhali... Poonguzhali 257 00:24:30,416 --> 00:24:32,208 There’s no one in it. 258 00:24:33,208 --> 00:24:34,583 Nambi, is that you? 259 00:24:35,500 --> 00:24:38,625 -Where is the prince? -Poonguzhali, move the sails. 260 00:24:39,375 --> 00:24:42,000 -Scoundrel! Did you kill the prince? -Hush! 261 00:24:47,833 --> 00:24:49,833 The prince is here. 262 00:24:50,166 --> 00:24:52,708 He is unwell. He needs a physician. 263 00:24:54,708 --> 00:24:56,666 -He's alive! -What happened? 264 00:24:57,041 --> 00:24:59,583 -Ponniyin Selvan is alive. -Hush! 265 00:24:59,916 --> 00:25:01,791 Now the Chola kingdom will be saved. 266 00:25:10,958 --> 00:25:13,916 -How did you get here? -I came with Parthibendran. 267 00:25:14,291 --> 00:25:15,875 Then I followed Sendhan. 268 00:25:16,208 --> 00:25:18,375 I must inform the Prime Minister. 269 00:25:18,708 --> 00:25:20,375 Stay calm. 270 00:25:20,750 --> 00:25:23,125 The prince needs a physician first. 271 00:25:23,958 --> 00:25:27,041 -His fever is dangerous. -No one must know he's here. 272 00:25:29,500 --> 00:25:31,833 Let us take him to the monastery at Nagapattinam. 273 00:25:32,125 --> 00:25:33,833 The Buddhist monks will heal him. 274 00:25:37,791 --> 00:25:40,625 -The shoreline is swarming with soldiers. -Who goes there? 275 00:25:43,833 --> 00:25:45,833 Nambi, get into this boat. Hurry! 276 00:25:47,541 --> 00:25:50,000 You head to Nagapattinam. I shall handle them. 277 00:25:54,416 --> 00:25:55,583 Who goes there? 278 00:25:56,583 --> 00:25:58,541 Ah! Ravidasan! 279 00:25:59,083 --> 00:26:00,375 Is that you? 280 00:26:01,375 --> 00:26:02,958 How is the family? 281 00:26:03,458 --> 00:26:05,833 Were the rains plentiful in your village this year? 282 00:26:06,458 --> 00:26:07,791 How did you get here? 283 00:26:08,375 --> 00:26:12,916 I fell into the sea and swam all the way here. 284 00:26:13,750 --> 00:26:15,000 I was hungry. 285 00:26:15,291 --> 00:26:18,166 So I climbed a tree, looking for an owl's or a crow's egg. 286 00:26:18,458 --> 00:26:19,875 But the tree branch snapped. 287 00:26:20,166 --> 00:26:23,000 Sorcerer, can you find me a pigeon’s egg? 288 00:26:23,666 --> 00:26:25,666 Hey! Where is Arunmozhi? 289 00:26:27,166 --> 00:26:30,125 I am Arunmozhi. Here’s my Signet Ring. 290 00:26:31,333 --> 00:26:33,125 Oh no! It was lost at sea. 291 00:26:33,791 --> 00:26:36,000 You're the sorcerer, aren't you? 292 00:26:36,416 --> 00:26:39,750 No. We are the Lords of Death. 293 00:26:41,125 --> 00:26:43,208 Take us to Arunmozhi. 294 00:26:43,666 --> 00:26:45,541 Or else you cannot pass. 295 00:26:47,083 --> 00:26:50,000 Devaralan, a watery grave was predicted for me. 296 00:26:50,375 --> 00:26:52,666 So let us talk on land. Make way. 297 00:26:53,833 --> 00:26:56,083 Come closer. Let us settle it right here. 298 00:26:56,541 --> 00:26:57,833 Let me pass! 299 00:27:00,291 --> 00:27:03,458 Thambi! Do not row so fast. Don't you see my boat? 300 00:27:04,333 --> 00:27:05,250 No, I can't. 301 00:27:05,583 --> 00:27:08,625 -Slow down. Mind my boat. -Let me pass! 302 00:27:11,833 --> 00:27:13,291 You madman! Stop. 303 00:30:04,208 --> 00:30:07,500 Choodamani Viharam, Nagapattinam 304 00:30:20,625 --> 00:30:23,125 Kurakkuthurai 305 00:30:33,708 --> 00:30:37,041 Parthibendran, just tell me Arunmozhi is alive and well. 306 00:30:37,666 --> 00:30:39,250 I refuse to hear anything else. 307 00:30:41,458 --> 00:30:43,333 Wishing alone changes nothing. 308 00:30:45,375 --> 00:30:46,833 Did you see it with your own eyes? 309 00:30:47,083 --> 00:30:49,291 -Did you? -Yes. 310 00:30:49,666 --> 00:30:53,125 He drowned at sea. Vanthiyathevan drowned with him. 311 00:31:29,708 --> 00:31:31,958 I thought you’d bring me good news. 312 00:31:32,333 --> 00:31:34,250 I was foolish to think that. 313 00:31:34,708 --> 00:31:36,666 It was your news that I awaited. 314 00:31:37,375 --> 00:31:41,125 I was helpless. Arunmozhi refused to listen to me. 315 00:31:41,791 --> 00:31:43,916 He ignored your orders too. 316 00:31:49,833 --> 00:31:53,166 Tell me, Parthibendran, who is behind this? 317 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,416 Is it her doing? 318 00:31:55,750 --> 00:31:57,666 Was it that Pazhuvur snake? Tell me. 319 00:31:58,833 --> 00:32:01,458 No. The Pandyan rebels are responsible. 320 00:32:01,833 --> 00:32:03,458 They have some connection. 321 00:32:04,458 --> 00:32:07,291 The Pandyan rebels are active in the Chola kingdom, 322 00:32:07,708 --> 00:32:09,166 thanks to her. 323 00:32:09,791 --> 00:32:12,041 Hate has blinded you. 324 00:32:15,083 --> 00:32:16,875 You have changed. 325 00:32:18,375 --> 00:32:21,416 Tell me the truth. Did you see her? 326 00:32:22,041 --> 00:32:24,791 Aditha, the Chola kingdom is endangered. 327 00:32:25,208 --> 00:32:29,291 Only you can save the emperor and the Chola people. 328 00:32:30,250 --> 00:32:33,458 Leave it to me. Tomorrow my army will march to Thanjavur. 329 00:32:33,833 --> 00:32:37,375 That’s unwise. People will think you’re challenging your father. 330 00:32:37,875 --> 00:32:39,625 Madhuranthakan has an army too. 331 00:32:39,958 --> 00:32:43,125 If he challenges you, civil war will follow. 332 00:32:43,625 --> 00:32:45,750 "The kingdom will be destroyed." 333 00:32:46,166 --> 00:32:48,666 That is what Nandini asked me to tell you. 334 00:32:52,916 --> 00:32:53,875 So, 335 00:32:55,291 --> 00:32:56,875 you did see her. 336 00:32:58,875 --> 00:33:00,875 What else did she say? 337 00:33:02,791 --> 00:33:04,958 Aditha, you are the future of the Cholas. 338 00:33:05,500 --> 00:33:09,291 To save the kingdom, Nandini Devi bids you to come to Kadambur. 339 00:33:09,833 --> 00:33:10,958 To Kadambur? 340 00:33:11,791 --> 00:33:14,375 The den of conspiracies? 341 00:33:16,083 --> 00:33:18,250 So, you are her messenger now? 342 00:33:21,958 --> 00:33:23,833 Has that snake seduced you too? 343 00:33:24,916 --> 00:33:26,500 Coiled around your heart? 344 00:33:26,875 --> 00:33:29,750 Aditha, I am your loyal friend. 345 00:33:31,125 --> 00:33:33,166 We've fought side by side, 346 00:33:33,666 --> 00:33:35,208 and will do so again. 347 00:33:36,583 --> 00:33:41,041 For your own sake and the future of your kingdom, 348 00:33:42,375 --> 00:33:44,833 come with me. 349 00:33:49,708 --> 00:33:51,375 Parthibendran, 350 00:33:53,500 --> 00:33:55,958 what were her exact words? 351 00:33:57,500 --> 00:34:00,916 She said you were bound to come if she invited you. 352 00:34:31,333 --> 00:34:35,291 You still have the Tiger Signet Ring Aditha Karikalan gave you years ago. 353 00:34:43,583 --> 00:34:47,083 He charmed you. Then he left you and went to war. 354 00:34:47,833 --> 00:34:50,833 You were driven out like a stray dog. Remember? 355 00:34:54,541 --> 00:34:55,666 What are you implying? 356 00:34:56,375 --> 00:34:58,708 You think I could waver if I saw him again? 357 00:34:59,416 --> 00:35:02,750 The Tiger Signet Ring was locked away till now. 358 00:35:03,375 --> 00:35:04,916 Today it is in your hand. 359 00:35:05,541 --> 00:35:07,083 Mind your tongue! 360 00:35:08,666 --> 00:35:12,041 You were an orphan, living on the streets. 361 00:35:12,750 --> 00:35:16,416 Many preyed on your beauty. 362 00:35:16,833 --> 00:35:18,916 But Veera Pandiyan protected you. 363 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:22,291 He considered you like a daughter. 364 00:35:22,666 --> 00:35:24,416 Never forget that. 365 00:35:26,916 --> 00:35:30,750 -I will not survive. -Who dares to say that? 366 00:35:31,541 --> 00:35:33,291 I will not give up hope. 367 00:35:34,916 --> 00:35:37,375 I will save you somehow. 368 00:35:38,916 --> 00:35:40,291 Nandini. 369 00:35:42,083 --> 00:35:44,291 Will you promise me something? 370 00:35:45,958 --> 00:35:47,000 Command me. 371 00:35:48,708 --> 00:35:50,708 My son, Amarabujanga, 372 00:35:52,958 --> 00:35:56,041 raise him as your brother. 373 00:35:57,375 --> 00:35:58,375 Will you? 374 00:35:59,166 --> 00:36:03,083 You will be there to crown Amarabujanga the Pandyan king. 375 00:36:04,875 --> 00:36:06,291 My son. 376 00:36:11,666 --> 00:36:12,791 Ravidasan. 377 00:36:16,791 --> 00:36:19,541 The man who abandoned you 378 00:36:19,958 --> 00:36:21,416 did not spare Veera Pandiyan. 379 00:36:27,500 --> 00:36:28,500 Nandini. 380 00:36:32,416 --> 00:36:33,916 I beg you. 381 00:36:35,666 --> 00:36:36,958 Spare his life. 382 00:36:37,500 --> 00:36:38,625 No! 383 00:36:44,125 --> 00:36:45,250 Vasuki, 384 00:36:46,041 --> 00:36:48,166 I have forgotten nothing. 385 00:36:53,541 --> 00:36:56,250 Thirumaraikadu 386 00:37:07,333 --> 00:37:09,041 Have you forgotten me? 387 00:37:09,458 --> 00:37:11,083 My prince, how could I? 388 00:37:12,500 --> 00:37:15,250 Should we not avenge your father’s murder? 389 00:37:17,333 --> 00:37:20,291 Yes, we will. Their heads will roll. 390 00:37:22,500 --> 00:37:26,916 We will destroy the Chola clan, Amarabujanga. 391 00:38:04,791 --> 00:38:06,708 Hear me, Veera Pandiyan’s bodyguards! 392 00:38:07,500 --> 00:38:11,708 Our great enemy, Karikalan, must have heard that Arunmozhi has drowned. 393 00:38:12,041 --> 00:38:14,291 He must be charging towards us like a mad elephant. 394 00:38:16,458 --> 00:38:19,500 This poisonous sword will fell that mad elephant. 395 00:38:21,583 --> 00:38:22,958 To cremate his firstborn, 396 00:38:23,291 --> 00:38:26,000 Sundara Chozhar will rush out of his palace without bodyguards. 397 00:38:28,416 --> 00:38:30,083 That will be our chance 398 00:38:30,750 --> 00:38:32,416 to behead the emperor. 399 00:38:38,458 --> 00:38:40,916 If Arunmozhi still lives, 400 00:38:42,791 --> 00:38:46,250 when he hears his brother and father have been slain, 401 00:38:47,916 --> 00:38:49,875 he’ll come out of hiding. 402 00:38:50,541 --> 00:38:52,666 Only to be sacrificed by the Pandyans. 403 00:38:52,958 --> 00:38:54,125 Ravidasan! 404 00:38:57,833 --> 00:38:59,875 Your plan will fail. 405 00:39:01,666 --> 00:39:04,166 You did not manage to kill Arunmozhi in Lanka. 406 00:39:04,791 --> 00:39:06,666 Remember you failed many times. 407 00:39:09,916 --> 00:39:13,208 Karikalan is far stronger than Arunmozhi. 408 00:39:14,250 --> 00:39:17,375 It will be impossible to even near that mad elephant. 409 00:39:27,791 --> 00:39:31,541 If we manage to kill one of the three, 410 00:39:32,541 --> 00:39:35,791 the other two will be under close guard. 411 00:39:38,333 --> 00:39:40,250 The entire Thanjavur army 412 00:39:40,625 --> 00:39:43,250 will start looking for us on land and in forest. 413 00:39:43,875 --> 00:39:45,291 They will hunt us. 414 00:39:55,583 --> 00:39:58,833 Karikalan will die at my hands in Kadambur. 415 00:39:59,625 --> 00:40:01,166 That is certain. 416 00:40:01,458 --> 00:40:04,916 How can we be sure that Karikalan will come to Kadambur? 417 00:40:06,916 --> 00:40:09,333 It is I who has invited him. 418 00:40:17,125 --> 00:40:19,666 There is only one way to fulfil our oath. 419 00:40:20,708 --> 00:40:22,416 On the next full moon 420 00:40:22,708 --> 00:40:26,708 we must kill all three tigers around the same time. 421 00:40:33,208 --> 00:40:37,333 Each one, unaware of the death of the other, 422 00:40:39,375 --> 00:40:40,916 should be assassinated. 423 00:40:52,083 --> 00:40:56,750 We shall fulfil the oath we took over Veera Pandiyan’s lifeless body. 424 00:40:58,541 --> 00:41:01,625 Hail to the Emperor Veera Pandiyan! 425 00:41:02,541 --> 00:41:05,250 The Chola clan will be destroyed. 426 00:41:27,250 --> 00:41:28,000 Devi? 427 00:41:29,208 --> 00:41:30,916 Is that you? 428 00:41:32,583 --> 00:41:34,791 Answer me truthfully. 429 00:41:35,958 --> 00:41:38,250 Then you may return to Vallam with your head intact. 430 00:41:40,958 --> 00:41:44,083 Devi, when I left Vallam 431 00:41:44,666 --> 00:41:47,958 I did not promise my mother I’d return with my head. 432 00:41:48,791 --> 00:41:51,083 So what if I lost it? 433 00:41:57,291 --> 00:41:59,875 You know where Arunmozhi is hiding. 434 00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:04,833 If you do not tell me, you’ll die a dishonourable death. 435 00:42:08,041 --> 00:42:11,916 And if I tell you, I will not live an honourable life. 436 00:42:12,791 --> 00:42:14,083 Arunmozhi lives. 437 00:42:17,625 --> 00:42:21,208 I know where he is, but I cannot tell you. 438 00:42:29,166 --> 00:42:31,166 Though I know a secret concerning you. 439 00:42:36,166 --> 00:42:37,708 If you wish, I can tell you. 440 00:42:41,833 --> 00:42:42,833 What secret? 441 00:42:46,250 --> 00:42:48,583 This is no way to share secrets. 442 00:42:49,875 --> 00:42:51,541 Ask your men to go. 443 00:43:00,791 --> 00:43:02,333 Amarabujanga, the sword. 444 00:43:06,416 --> 00:43:09,208 That scoundrel Ravidasan hit me so hard. 445 00:43:13,250 --> 00:43:15,750 In Thanjavur, you are the Pazhuvur Queen. 446 00:43:16,250 --> 00:43:18,541 In these woods, you are the Pandyan Queen. 447 00:43:20,666 --> 00:43:22,750 Where else do you reign? 448 00:43:23,250 --> 00:43:24,958 What secret did you mean? 449 00:43:27,750 --> 00:43:30,916 I saw a lady who looked just like you. 450 00:43:31,416 --> 00:43:33,416 She could be your mother. 451 00:43:38,166 --> 00:43:40,208 Her hair was long and grey. 452 00:43:41,083 --> 00:43:43,958 She came like a guardian angel, astride an elephant. 453 00:43:51,958 --> 00:43:53,208 You lie! 454 00:43:53,875 --> 00:43:55,541 There's something else. 455 00:43:57,875 --> 00:43:59,500 She was mute. 456 00:44:04,250 --> 00:44:05,791 Where was this? 457 00:44:06,416 --> 00:44:07,666 Where did you see her? 458 00:44:10,208 --> 00:44:14,416 If I answered that, it would be inviting instant death. I’m no fool. 459 00:44:16,625 --> 00:44:21,083 You must guarantee my safe passage. Your men must not follow me. 460 00:44:24,750 --> 00:44:26,541 I promise you, 461 00:44:27,708 --> 00:44:29,583 I swear on this sword, 462 00:44:30,958 --> 00:44:32,416 we shall not kill you. 463 00:44:33,708 --> 00:44:36,708 Thank the Lord! My head is saved. 464 00:44:37,666 --> 00:44:40,166 A head is very important, Devi. 465 00:44:41,125 --> 00:44:45,416 Can you cut the rope ever so gently? 466 00:44:51,125 --> 00:44:53,208 No need for that, Devi. 467 00:44:53,625 --> 00:44:57,083 Vallavarayan from the Vanar clan lives up to his word. 468 00:44:59,125 --> 00:45:00,166 Tell me. 469 00:45:00,666 --> 00:45:02,625 Where did you see my mother? 470 00:45:04,125 --> 00:45:08,333 In Lanka. She lives like a queen of the forest. 471 00:45:10,125 --> 00:45:12,125 She looks just like you. 472 00:45:12,708 --> 00:45:14,416 The very image of you. 473 00:45:15,000 --> 00:45:16,375 On her face, 474 00:45:17,541 --> 00:45:20,625 there is no trace of anger, or feelings of revenge. 475 00:45:21,083 --> 00:45:25,041 Only the compassion of a mother. 476 00:46:01,625 --> 00:46:03,333 Even when you cry, 477 00:46:04,333 --> 00:46:06,041 beauty shows. 478 00:46:16,541 --> 00:46:18,333 You are the only man 479 00:46:19,125 --> 00:46:23,000 to have seen my tears, Vallavarayan. 480 00:46:24,375 --> 00:46:27,833 If you see my mother again, bring her to me. 481 00:46:32,500 --> 00:46:35,916 Ravidasan, let him go. 482 00:46:51,333 --> 00:46:53,000 Oh God! 483 00:46:53,791 --> 00:46:56,500 I feel a ghost around me. 484 00:46:59,041 --> 00:47:02,000 O Goddess Kali, if I take Your name, the ghost will disappear. 485 00:47:02,833 --> 00:47:06,583 -Hara Hara Mahadeva! -There, I see it! 486 00:47:07,541 --> 00:47:11,125 -I see the ghost. -Hara Hara Mahadeva! 487 00:47:11,791 --> 00:47:13,041 Who are you? 488 00:47:13,541 --> 00:47:15,416 I am Kalamugan. 489 00:47:15,875 --> 00:47:18,875 I have come to sacrifice you. 490 00:47:20,250 --> 00:47:22,375 -Hey, Nambi. -Ayyo! 491 00:47:23,541 --> 00:47:25,666 Untie me first, then sacrifice me. 492 00:47:26,041 --> 00:47:28,000 How did you recognise me? 493 00:47:28,458 --> 00:47:30,541 Before you appeared, your belly did. 494 00:47:30,833 --> 00:47:32,291 What brings you here? 495 00:47:33,333 --> 00:47:35,500 I came to save you. 496 00:47:39,000 --> 00:47:42,916 I’m surprised they did not sacrifice you to Goddess Kali. 497 00:47:43,250 --> 00:47:46,750 Ravidasan hit you so hard, 498 00:47:47,041 --> 00:47:50,708 I thought you'd be lying at the Lord of Death’s doorstep. 499 00:47:51,375 --> 00:47:52,333 He did hit me hard. 500 00:47:52,750 --> 00:47:56,041 But I’m a better actor than you. I overheard every word they were saying. 501 00:47:56,791 --> 00:47:59,708 Go to Aditha Karikalan, and I’ll warn Princess Kundavai. 502 00:48:00,833 --> 00:48:02,333 A beard? Your new disguise? 503 00:48:02,583 --> 00:48:03,708 Hurry! 504 00:48:04,500 --> 00:48:05,916 How did he know it was me? 505 00:48:28,000 --> 00:48:31,041 Shivoham! Shivoham! 506 00:48:31,916 --> 00:48:34,791 Pazhayarai 507 00:48:36,916 --> 00:48:39,041 We won't leave until you answer us. 508 00:48:39,500 --> 00:48:41,750 What happened to Ponniyin Selvan? 509 00:48:43,833 --> 00:48:46,625 -Where is our prince? -Did he die? 510 00:48:47,000 --> 00:48:49,041 Make way! 511 00:49:03,333 --> 00:49:06,333 Shivoham! Shivoham! 512 00:49:09,708 --> 00:49:12,416 Shivoham! Shivoham! 513 00:49:17,250 --> 00:49:19,458 Is that really my son, Madhuranthakan? 514 00:49:29,625 --> 00:49:31,791 Where is my mother, Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi? 515 00:49:32,500 --> 00:49:35,000 She sent me a warm invitation, 516 00:49:35,625 --> 00:49:37,708 so I came with my friends. 517 00:49:41,541 --> 00:49:43,750 Where is my mother? 518 00:49:45,000 --> 00:49:47,416 Did she leave anything for her beloved son? 519 00:49:47,708 --> 00:49:49,833 A crown? Or prayer beads? 520 00:49:50,750 --> 00:49:55,041 Ask her to present them to me in front of my friends. 521 00:49:58,833 --> 00:50:01,250 -Why did she call me here? -Uncle, 522 00:50:02,291 --> 00:50:06,250 is it true you’ve raised an army to oppose the emperor? 523 00:50:07,041 --> 00:50:09,791 They are Lord Shiva's devotees. 524 00:50:10,333 --> 00:50:13,166 They obey only the orders of their Lord. 525 00:50:13,708 --> 00:50:15,500 What are their Lord’s orders? 526 00:50:16,125 --> 00:50:18,333 To seek truth and claim rights. 527 00:50:19,166 --> 00:50:22,583 Are their orders to oppose the emperor, destroy the kingdom? 528 00:50:23,291 --> 00:50:25,250 Are those the rights you claim? 529 00:50:25,875 --> 00:50:27,875 Do you plan to marry Khottiga’s daughter? 530 00:50:28,250 --> 00:50:29,666 So you can seize the Chola throne? 531 00:50:31,791 --> 00:50:35,333 The throne is mine. It was on loan to the emperor. 532 00:50:35,750 --> 00:50:37,041 I claim it back now. 533 00:50:37,541 --> 00:50:41,708 -Tie the spy up. -I have a secret message. I’m no spy. 534 00:50:42,041 --> 00:50:43,750 Only spies carry secret messages. 535 00:50:44,291 --> 00:50:47,250 When your father was ailing, and your brothers left for war, 536 00:50:47,666 --> 00:50:49,416 who governed the kingdom? 537 00:50:50,333 --> 00:50:54,125 Unseen, I governed it. Now I’ll govern it in full sight. 538 00:50:54,541 --> 00:50:56,583 This throne is mine. 539 00:50:59,458 --> 00:51:01,583 Shivoham! 540 00:51:02,041 --> 00:51:04,000 Shivoham! 541 00:51:06,375 --> 00:51:08,583 Hail the Shiva devotee Madhuranthakan! 542 00:51:13,041 --> 00:51:15,291 I am Aditha Karikalan’s friend 543 00:51:15,875 --> 00:51:17,750 and Arunmozhi Devar’s messenger. 544 00:51:18,291 --> 00:51:20,875 The princess is waiting for me. 545 00:51:23,166 --> 00:51:24,791 Untie me. 546 00:51:27,125 --> 00:51:30,500 And yes! I know Pazhuvettarayar, too. 547 00:51:31,625 --> 00:51:34,541 I have the Signet Ring that Nandini Devi gave me. 548 00:51:36,166 --> 00:51:38,791 I've completed the mission the princess entrusted me with. 549 00:51:39,166 --> 00:51:41,958 I must see her at once. You fools! 550 00:51:49,333 --> 00:51:51,333 I bring good news. 551 00:51:52,125 --> 00:51:53,750 Take me to your princess. 552 00:52:00,625 --> 00:52:02,708 Who is that? 553 00:52:03,625 --> 00:52:06,708 Come. Thank God, there's at least one man here. 554 00:52:08,666 --> 00:52:12,208 Untie me. Even blindfolded, I can kill you. 555 00:52:17,250 --> 00:52:18,500 Who are you? 556 00:52:19,125 --> 00:52:20,791 Where is Arunmozhi? 557 00:52:22,291 --> 00:52:23,875 Did they send a woman? 558 00:52:26,041 --> 00:52:27,458 Why should I tell you? 559 00:52:28,458 --> 00:52:29,708 Don’t you value your head? 560 00:52:30,291 --> 00:52:32,875 No. You won’t behead me. 561 00:52:35,583 --> 00:52:36,500 Why not? 562 00:52:38,125 --> 00:52:41,125 Because I have an important message for your princess. 563 00:52:46,833 --> 00:52:47,833 What message? 564 00:52:48,458 --> 00:52:51,750 I will give it only to her. Who are you? 565 00:52:52,958 --> 00:52:54,583 The princess sent me here. 566 00:52:56,666 --> 00:53:00,125 Really? What did she say? 567 00:53:01,625 --> 00:53:03,708 She said: “Slay the spy”. 568 00:53:05,958 --> 00:53:07,708 Did she not see me? 569 00:53:11,333 --> 00:53:12,708 Or recognise me? 570 00:53:14,416 --> 00:53:17,041 No. She must have forgotten who you are. 571 00:53:21,000 --> 00:53:22,250 Probably. 572 00:53:23,000 --> 00:53:24,791 I’m just a humble soldier. 573 00:53:25,333 --> 00:53:26,916 And she’s the emperor’s daughter. 574 00:53:28,583 --> 00:53:30,291 -Besides… -Besides? 575 00:53:32,625 --> 00:53:35,166 I hear she is soon to marry Parthibendran. 576 00:53:35,916 --> 00:53:38,416 So? What is it to you? 577 00:53:39,666 --> 00:53:40,916 Nothing really. 578 00:53:41,666 --> 00:53:44,791 After all, who am I? I don’t even rule over a small patch of land. 579 00:53:45,041 --> 00:53:46,500 How could I desire…? 580 00:53:56,208 --> 00:53:57,458 What did you desire? 581 00:53:58,541 --> 00:54:00,166 Many things. 582 00:54:01,666 --> 00:54:04,333 Who told you the princess is marrying Parthibendran? 583 00:54:05,041 --> 00:54:08,041 So, is she not marrying him? Really? 584 00:54:09,125 --> 00:54:10,250 Why not? 585 00:54:11,041 --> 00:54:14,833 Someone else fills her mind. 586 00:54:16,416 --> 00:54:18,458 He promised the princess something 587 00:54:19,458 --> 00:54:21,041 but he has forgotten. 588 00:54:22,583 --> 00:54:24,416 The promise was kept. 589 00:54:25,500 --> 00:54:27,583 The prince I was supposed to bring back 590 00:54:28,625 --> 00:54:30,416 is safe and well. 591 00:54:31,583 --> 00:54:33,500 Those were the orders. 592 00:54:34,208 --> 00:54:36,541 Thank you for following them. 593 00:54:37,500 --> 00:54:39,666 But what about the promise? 594 00:54:43,666 --> 00:54:44,916 What promise? 595 00:54:46,458 --> 00:54:49,916 About his life belonging to her and not to him. 596 00:54:51,791 --> 00:54:55,708 When my heart breaks into a smile, my face smiles too 597 00:54:56,625 --> 00:54:59,833 When my face breaks into a smile, flowers smile too 598 00:55:01,708 --> 00:55:04,333 When flowers break into a smile, trees smile too 599 00:55:07,250 --> 00:55:10,791 When trees break into a smile, buds smile too 600 00:55:12,375 --> 00:55:16,625 Who can it be? 601 00:55:17,375 --> 00:55:21,583 Who weaves this garland of smiles? 602 00:55:22,750 --> 00:55:26,958 Who is in everything? 603 00:55:27,666 --> 00:55:32,208 Who has tied my heart to everything around me? 604 00:55:32,583 --> 00:55:36,000 O distant waterfalls, lovely as nature’s gait 605 00:55:38,083 --> 00:55:42,583 O tall trees, holding up those sky umbrellas 606 00:55:55,291 --> 00:55:56,500 Thirumalai. 607 00:55:57,750 --> 00:56:02,833 Prince, by the time my horse and I got here, the dawn had broken. 608 00:56:03,541 --> 00:56:05,666 We’re out of breath. 609 00:56:06,166 --> 00:56:08,708 I bring good news. 610 00:56:09,583 --> 00:56:13,541 For your ears only. That’s why I did not enter the camp. 611 00:56:16,583 --> 00:56:19,458 -Have you news of my brother? -Yes, my prince. 612 00:56:22,208 --> 00:56:25,625 You must come with me to the monastery in Nagapattinam. 613 00:56:29,916 --> 00:56:30,875 My prince. 614 00:56:32,125 --> 00:56:34,500 -Thirumalai. -My prince! 615 00:56:34,875 --> 00:56:35,750 Thirumalai… 616 00:56:39,916 --> 00:56:43,541 -Prince... -No, no. 617 00:56:47,166 --> 00:56:50,666 Choodamani Viharam, Nagapattinam 618 00:57:23,958 --> 00:57:26,458 I grew up with two warrior princes. 619 00:57:27,750 --> 00:57:31,333 I should not cry. So make me laugh. 620 00:57:34,875 --> 00:57:36,541 When I was away, 621 00:57:37,041 --> 00:57:39,708 did you find yourself a young man, my sister? 622 00:57:41,500 --> 00:57:43,583 Stop! Vanthiyathevan said… 623 00:57:43,916 --> 00:57:45,166 Is he the one? 624 00:57:46,125 --> 00:57:49,625 -Do not joke! Vanthiyathevan told me… -So, it must be him! 625 00:57:50,125 --> 00:57:51,041 Let it go. 626 00:57:51,500 --> 00:57:54,208 A mute woman saved you from drowning. 627 00:57:54,583 --> 00:57:55,875 Who was she, Arunmozhi? 628 00:58:09,333 --> 00:58:10,416 Nandini. 629 00:58:12,250 --> 00:58:13,666 What are you saying? 630 00:58:15,375 --> 00:58:18,125 This isn’t the first time that she has saved my life. 631 00:58:18,458 --> 00:58:21,416 She saved me when I fell into the River Kaveri. 632 00:58:21,958 --> 00:58:24,583 -Nandini? -Yes. 633 00:58:26,750 --> 00:58:28,875 She looked just like Nandini. 634 00:58:29,958 --> 00:58:32,125 But she had long grey hair. 635 00:58:33,458 --> 00:58:35,000 It was not Nandini. 636 00:58:35,541 --> 00:58:38,875 It was an old woman resembling her. 637 00:58:40,375 --> 00:58:42,041 Vanthiyathevan thought so too. 638 00:58:44,125 --> 00:58:45,083 But how? 639 00:58:46,875 --> 00:58:48,000 How is this possible? 640 00:58:49,125 --> 00:58:52,833 Why would she save your life, like a caring mother? 641 00:59:03,125 --> 00:59:06,958 -Hey, tuft of hair! Where to? -How did you recognise me? 642 00:59:07,250 --> 00:59:10,291 The smell of tamarind rice gave you away. Why are you here? 643 00:59:10,666 --> 00:59:13,000 I came to pray to Buddha. You too? 644 00:59:13,250 --> 00:59:15,250 How will you pray if I chopped off your limbs? 645 00:59:15,541 --> 00:59:17,625 Such violent talk in a Buddhist monastery! 646 00:59:18,000 --> 00:59:20,875 You said you’d bring Karikalan here, instead, you show up as a monk. 647 00:59:21,250 --> 00:59:24,541 Do you believe all Buddhist monks are Buddhist monks? 648 00:59:35,208 --> 00:59:38,000 I almost died. Now I feel reborn. 649 00:59:38,333 --> 00:59:41,208 I could not imagine this world without you. 650 00:59:42,000 --> 00:59:43,166 I nearly lost my mind. 651 00:59:44,333 --> 00:59:46,916 Did you think I would leave you so easily? 652 00:59:48,166 --> 00:59:50,541 I intend to cause more trouble for you. 653 00:59:51,125 --> 00:59:52,833 Get well first. 654 00:59:54,875 --> 00:59:58,291 I cannot stay long. If I was followed, 655 00:59:59,583 --> 01:00:01,625 they’ll know you’re here. 656 01:00:03,083 --> 01:00:05,458 I must leave now and return soon. 657 01:00:06,458 --> 01:00:10,000 Brother, I know you’re going to Kadambur, but you must not. 658 01:00:10,458 --> 01:00:11,958 All right. 659 01:00:12,916 --> 01:00:17,583 -We'll ask them to come to Thanjavur. -Very well, I won’t go. 660 01:00:18,875 --> 01:00:19,791 Satisfied? 661 01:00:20,166 --> 01:00:24,250 You’re going there to meet Nandini. Why must you see her? 662 01:00:24,583 --> 01:00:28,333 I must know what she wants from me. She can take everything I have. 663 01:00:28,958 --> 01:00:33,333 Brother, do not speak to her when you still feel bitter. 664 01:00:34,000 --> 01:00:35,250 Let me talk to them. 665 01:00:39,083 --> 01:00:42,375 There’s no need for you both to protect me. 666 01:00:43,916 --> 01:00:45,708 All this started because of me. 667 01:00:47,541 --> 01:00:49,166 I must end it alone. 668 01:00:49,708 --> 01:00:50,916 Wait. 669 01:01:20,458 --> 01:01:21,708 Vallavarayan! 670 01:01:22,708 --> 01:01:25,291 -Prince! -It’s been ages since I last saw you. 671 01:01:26,791 --> 01:01:28,083 Salutations, my prince. 672 01:01:28,791 --> 01:01:30,416 You’ve fulfilled your task, friend. 673 01:01:30,791 --> 01:01:33,583 Now I can admit the Vanar Clan has brave warriors. 674 01:01:34,083 --> 01:01:35,166 Thank you, prince. 675 01:01:35,875 --> 01:01:37,875 Tell my brother what you know. 676 01:01:40,125 --> 01:01:43,791 I overheard the Pandyan rebels talking in the forest. 677 01:01:45,416 --> 01:01:47,958 They swore to kill three Chola tigers around the same time. 678 01:01:48,666 --> 01:01:51,375 Two days from now, on the next full moon. 679 01:01:51,958 --> 01:01:53,458 Under Nandini’s guidance. 680 01:01:54,208 --> 01:01:56,041 That’s why you’ve been invited to Kadambur. 681 01:02:00,166 --> 01:02:03,916 The Pandyan rebels are everywhere. 682 01:02:09,125 --> 01:02:12,500 Kundavai, return to Thanjavur. Make sure you have full protection. 683 01:02:13,791 --> 01:02:17,041 Vallavarayan, when my brother’s health improves, 684 01:02:17,458 --> 01:02:19,708 it's your responsibility to bring him to Thanjavur. 685 01:02:23,208 --> 01:02:24,000 Tell him. 686 01:02:24,291 --> 01:02:28,000 Prince, allow me to accompany you to Kadambur. 687 01:02:29,166 --> 01:02:31,166 We’ll handle Nandini and our foes. 688 01:02:31,916 --> 01:02:35,500 Are you coming to protect me? Or to protect Nandini? 689 01:02:35,958 --> 01:02:39,125 Prince, protecting you is my duty. 690 01:02:40,583 --> 01:02:41,458 My friend, 691 01:02:42,208 --> 01:02:45,375 I will not permit you to accompany me. That's an order. 692 01:02:46,791 --> 01:02:48,041 Prince! 693 01:02:49,666 --> 01:02:51,166 If you ignore my orders, 694 01:02:52,041 --> 01:02:54,166 I cannot be responsible for what befalls you. 695 01:03:07,416 --> 01:03:09,875 Kadambur 696 01:03:26,083 --> 01:03:28,333 The crown prince. 697 01:03:28,750 --> 01:03:30,416 The defeater of the Pandyas. 698 01:03:30,791 --> 01:03:33,333 Behold the Prince Aditha Karikalan. He approaches! 699 01:03:36,375 --> 01:03:39,500 The presence of the prince makes Kadambur glorious again. 700 01:03:51,666 --> 01:03:54,375 Why close the gates in such haste? 701 01:03:54,791 --> 01:03:56,375 Do you plan to imprison me, too? 702 01:03:56,916 --> 01:03:57,958 My Prince! 703 01:03:58,333 --> 01:04:01,666 This Fort is not large enough to welcome all your soldiers. 704 01:04:05,583 --> 01:04:07,083 My dear friend, 705 01:04:08,125 --> 01:04:10,125 Parthibendran Pallavan. 706 01:04:10,958 --> 01:04:12,500 Have you switched loyalties? 707 01:04:13,000 --> 01:04:14,875 I am always on your side. 708 01:04:16,833 --> 01:04:19,625 I myself do not know whose side I am on. 709 01:04:19,916 --> 01:04:22,333 People switch sides so often. 710 01:04:22,958 --> 01:04:25,166 Then they start their plotting. 711 01:04:29,250 --> 01:04:30,583 Oh, great uncle! 712 01:04:45,750 --> 01:04:47,541 The Pazhuvur Queen! 713 01:04:50,583 --> 01:04:52,000 How are you? 714 01:05:15,250 --> 01:05:16,500 Are you well? 715 01:05:21,083 --> 01:05:22,166 Great uncle, 716 01:05:23,083 --> 01:05:25,166 how did you bring your Queen here? 717 01:05:26,000 --> 01:05:27,458 In a covered palanquin? 718 01:05:28,166 --> 01:05:31,958 She came astride my elephant. Everyone could see her. 719 01:05:32,625 --> 01:05:36,416 That is the proper way. Follow this practice. 720 01:05:40,875 --> 01:05:44,000 A spy told me all the Chieftains were conspiring against me. 721 01:05:47,708 --> 01:05:51,208 Prince, suspicion seems to cloud your thinking. 722 01:05:53,541 --> 01:05:55,625 Why would it? 723 01:05:56,458 --> 01:05:59,666 Here is the Pazhuvur Lord. 724 01:06:00,208 --> 01:06:05,166 Could I ever think he would act against the Cholas? Am I mad? 725 01:06:05,541 --> 01:06:07,125 What do you say, great uncle? 726 01:06:11,125 --> 01:06:12,458 Where are the other Chieftains? 727 01:06:12,791 --> 01:06:17,166 -They will arrive by sunset. -Good! Let them come. 728 01:06:18,458 --> 01:06:20,458 We shall plot together! 729 01:06:23,458 --> 01:06:25,333 I love conspiracies. 730 01:06:26,750 --> 01:06:30,250 No better place to hatch a plot than in the Kadambur Fort. 731 01:06:30,916 --> 01:06:32,916 What do you say, great uncle? 732 01:07:19,041 --> 01:07:20,416 Let us in. 733 01:07:21,458 --> 01:07:22,916 Let us enter! 734 01:07:24,541 --> 01:07:26,625 Who are you hiding? Let us in! 735 01:07:28,125 --> 01:07:29,666 Is that Prince Arunmozhi Varman? 736 01:07:30,125 --> 01:07:31,875 Hail Prince Arunmozhi! 737 01:07:32,250 --> 01:07:34,041 They've imprisoned the prince. 738 01:07:34,416 --> 01:07:36,875 These monks have imprisoned the prince. 739 01:07:43,541 --> 01:07:45,791 This monastery must not be disgraced because of me. 740 01:07:51,750 --> 01:07:53,333 Come! 741 01:08:02,666 --> 01:08:06,666 Prince, I saw the Pandyan rebels hidden amongst the crowd. 742 01:08:07,291 --> 01:08:10,041 They plan to attack you. Do not go outside. 743 01:08:10,958 --> 01:08:13,916 Prince, we can escape through the canal. 744 01:08:14,291 --> 01:08:18,041 It leads to Aanaimangalam and then onto Pazhayarai. 745 01:08:18,708 --> 01:08:22,000 Are you suggesting I hide and deceive my people? 746 01:08:24,416 --> 01:08:27,791 Rulers who do not trust their subjects cannot rule over them. 747 01:08:31,875 --> 01:08:33,541 Ponniyin Selvan is indeed here! 748 01:08:38,791 --> 01:08:42,083 I sought refuge in this monastery. 749 01:08:43,000 --> 01:08:45,666 The monks have healed me. 750 01:08:46,333 --> 01:08:49,916 These monks deserve the same respect that we show our sages. 751 01:08:50,291 --> 01:08:53,166 Hail Ponniyin Selvan! 752 01:08:54,833 --> 01:08:59,291 I must leave for Thanjavur, but I'll return soon. 753 01:09:00,291 --> 01:09:04,416 You must repair the damage you've caused this monastery. 754 01:09:05,000 --> 01:09:08,541 Return to your homes once you have taken the monks’ blessings. 755 01:09:09,000 --> 01:09:10,041 I order it! 756 01:09:10,375 --> 01:09:13,500 As you command, Prince. Hail Ponniyin Selvan! 757 01:09:17,708 --> 01:09:22,375 The prince must stay and accept the hospitality of the poor. 758 01:09:22,833 --> 01:09:25,250 We request you stay another day. 759 01:09:27,166 --> 01:09:29,125 Prince, we request you stay. 760 01:09:37,958 --> 01:09:39,541 Tomorrow is full moon. 761 01:09:39,958 --> 01:09:43,958 Take part in our prayers and seek the Buddha's blessings. 762 01:09:44,375 --> 01:09:46,208 It would give us great joy. 763 01:09:47,166 --> 01:09:50,125 Prince, do not accept their request... 764 01:11:49,083 --> 01:11:50,083 Thambi. 765 01:13:47,750 --> 01:13:48,833 Go! Kill him! 766 01:14:58,083 --> 01:14:59,541 Monks, move aside! 767 01:14:59,875 --> 01:15:01,958 Prince Arunmozhi is our enemy, not you. 768 01:15:02,291 --> 01:15:04,375 We do not wish to spill your blood. 769 01:15:04,875 --> 01:15:05,875 Move aside. 770 01:16:20,958 --> 01:16:22,375 Do you hear the death knell? 771 01:16:52,250 --> 01:16:53,958 Aren't you a Pandyan rebel? 772 01:16:54,666 --> 01:16:57,333 Look over there. 773 01:16:58,250 --> 01:17:00,875 Another Chola prince will die on the elephant. 774 01:17:02,375 --> 01:17:03,916 Beware of the mahout’s goad! 775 01:17:15,250 --> 01:17:16,250 Catch him! 776 01:17:36,541 --> 01:17:38,833 Prince, no! Beware of the mahout! 777 01:17:41,666 --> 01:17:43,916 The elephant! The mahout’s goad. 778 01:17:50,250 --> 01:17:51,333 Prince! 779 01:17:54,208 --> 01:17:56,000 Prince, do not mount the elephant. 780 01:18:00,750 --> 01:18:02,750 Look at me. Here! 781 01:18:05,708 --> 01:18:07,750 -Prince! -I beg you, look over there. 782 01:18:18,708 --> 01:18:21,708 Prince, look at me. 783 01:19:15,875 --> 01:19:21,875 INTERMISSION 784 01:19:25,375 --> 01:19:27,458 Thanjavur 785 01:19:38,916 --> 01:19:40,208 Where is he? 786 01:19:42,208 --> 01:19:44,166 I dare not say, even to myself. 787 01:19:44,583 --> 01:19:47,208 Don’t. Even the walls have ears. 788 01:19:48,291 --> 01:19:50,625 It is good if he's well. 789 01:19:51,875 --> 01:19:55,583 Father, I came here to ask you a question. 790 01:19:57,541 --> 01:20:00,541 I believe Arunmozhi met a mute woman in Lanka. 791 01:20:01,250 --> 01:20:03,666 She rode an elephant, like a forest goddess. 792 01:20:04,291 --> 01:20:07,333 He said she looked so much like Nandini. 793 01:20:13,416 --> 01:20:16,583 Remember when you anointed Karikalan the crown prince? 794 01:20:17,000 --> 01:20:20,666 Periya Pazhuvettarayar came to the palace with his wife, an orphan. 795 01:20:21,000 --> 01:20:24,708 When you first saw Nandini you were taken aback. 796 01:20:25,625 --> 01:20:29,041 You turned pale and your body trembled. 797 01:20:29,541 --> 01:20:31,375 You seemed shocked. 798 01:20:32,166 --> 01:20:35,083 Later you asked whose daughter she was. 799 01:20:36,333 --> 01:20:39,791 I still remember your confused expression. 800 01:20:40,666 --> 01:20:43,333 There’s something you know about her. Tell me. 801 01:20:45,416 --> 01:20:48,166 What do you wish to know? 802 01:20:48,875 --> 01:20:51,083 Who is this mute queen who so resembles Nandini? 803 01:20:51,750 --> 01:20:55,541 She died many years ago. 804 01:20:56,375 --> 01:20:58,333 I don’t know who you mean. 805 01:20:58,791 --> 01:21:02,125 She cannot be dead. She saved Arunmozhi from drowning at sea. 806 01:21:02,916 --> 01:21:07,166 She saved him earlier too, when he fell into the River Kaveri. 807 01:21:07,583 --> 01:21:09,000 She no longer lives. 808 01:21:09,375 --> 01:21:11,500 She drowned at sea. 809 01:21:11,875 --> 01:21:13,833 Who is she? 810 01:21:20,375 --> 01:21:21,958 A sin I committed. 811 01:21:25,541 --> 01:21:29,375 It was the worst act of betrayal I have ever committed. 812 01:21:33,125 --> 01:21:36,208 I promised her I would return. 813 01:21:38,833 --> 01:21:41,875 Instead, I came here and became emperor. 814 01:21:43,708 --> 01:21:46,125 I lost my Mandakini. 815 01:21:49,208 --> 01:21:52,666 I lost my silent angel. 816 01:21:56,583 --> 01:21:58,583 Should she have been the empress? 817 01:22:01,041 --> 01:22:04,083 How could an emperor behave so immorally? 818 01:22:05,833 --> 01:22:09,250 If an emperor behaves thus, how can his people be moral? 819 01:22:09,625 --> 01:22:10,833 Kundavai, 820 01:22:12,333 --> 01:22:18,708 when I was young, I was just like your brother Aditha Karikalan. 821 01:22:20,625 --> 01:22:22,750 I was reckless. 822 01:22:24,000 --> 01:22:26,541 I was headstrong and impulsive. 823 01:22:29,000 --> 01:22:32,291 The Pandyan Navy had attacked my ship. 824 01:22:34,208 --> 01:22:37,583 So I sought refuge on an island near Lanka. 825 01:22:42,875 --> 01:22:47,416 -An island girl saved my life. -Mandakini? 826 01:22:56,833 --> 01:22:59,625 I spent only a few days with her, 827 01:23:05,833 --> 01:23:09,750 but she won my heart like none other. 828 01:23:13,708 --> 01:23:15,833 Learning my ship was wrecked, 829 01:23:16,916 --> 01:23:19,833 another Chola ship came searching for me. 830 01:23:21,000 --> 01:23:23,166 Sinner that I am, 831 01:23:25,250 --> 01:23:28,041 I held Mandakini’s hand, made her a promise, 832 01:23:28,375 --> 01:23:31,750 and boarded the ship. 833 01:23:39,541 --> 01:23:42,708 She was on my mind, even after I returned to Thanjavur. 834 01:23:48,333 --> 01:23:51,541 I sent my minister, Anirudha, to bring her to me. 835 01:23:53,875 --> 01:23:55,958 When he returned, 836 01:23:58,666 --> 01:24:03,666 he told me Mandakini had drowned at sea. 837 01:24:06,000 --> 01:24:10,291 So, Nandini, who I detested, is the mute queen’s daughter? 838 01:24:10,583 --> 01:24:13,916 -And my sister? -What do you mean? 839 01:24:14,250 --> 01:24:18,666 Is that the reason you threw Nandini out when Karikalan fell in love with her? 840 01:24:19,375 --> 01:24:20,666 No, my child! 841 01:24:21,666 --> 01:24:23,916 I always believed you were a true and honourable man. 842 01:24:24,333 --> 01:24:26,708 So you are Nandini’s father. 843 01:24:27,500 --> 01:24:30,208 -Where are you going? -You're lying. 844 01:24:30,583 --> 01:24:32,875 I'll ask someone who does not lie. 845 01:24:33,291 --> 01:24:35,250 Kundavai, stop. 846 01:24:50,166 --> 01:24:52,916 You know the truth about Nandini, don’t you? 847 01:24:54,791 --> 01:24:57,125 Everyone says you never lie. 848 01:24:58,750 --> 01:25:01,416 Is the mute queen her mother? 849 01:25:03,291 --> 01:25:05,708 And Sundara Chozhar her father? 850 01:25:13,666 --> 01:25:15,458 She's my sister, isn’t she? 851 01:25:16,250 --> 01:25:19,041 Mandakini should be empress instead of my mother. 852 01:25:20,500 --> 01:25:25,916 Kundavai, my sweet girl, you're wrong. 853 01:25:26,583 --> 01:25:30,500 Two years after your father became emperor, 854 01:25:31,208 --> 01:25:33,791 and married your mother, Mandakini came here. 855 01:25:34,791 --> 01:25:36,958 She was pregnant. 856 01:25:37,291 --> 01:25:40,666 So how could the emperor have fathered her child? 857 01:25:41,958 --> 01:25:46,375 Mandakini left, leaving her baby with the temple priest. 858 01:25:48,000 --> 01:25:50,250 Nandini is not your sister. 859 01:25:51,416 --> 01:25:54,708 Then who is she? Who is her father? 860 01:25:55,208 --> 01:25:57,250 I do not know, Kundavai. 861 01:25:58,250 --> 01:26:02,250 But she is not your sister. I promise you. 862 01:26:08,750 --> 01:26:10,625 Kadambur 863 01:26:28,083 --> 01:26:31,708 Three years ago, my father made me the crown prince. 864 01:26:35,541 --> 01:26:37,500 Everyone here approved that decision. 865 01:26:38,250 --> 01:26:39,500 Did you not? 866 01:26:42,416 --> 01:26:45,916 Now you want me to give the throne to Madhuranthakan? 867 01:26:47,500 --> 01:26:51,541 Is that fair, my lord? 868 01:26:53,208 --> 01:26:55,000 Am I wrong to refuse? 869 01:26:55,375 --> 01:26:59,958 We cannot say Madhuranthakan has no claim to the throne. 870 01:27:00,583 --> 01:27:05,333 The Chola kingdom starts at Kanya Kumari and goes north to the Krishna River. 871 01:27:06,041 --> 01:27:09,333 My prince, the land south of the River Kollidam will go to Madhuranthakan, 872 01:27:09,666 --> 01:27:12,083 and all the rest will belong to you. 873 01:27:12,500 --> 01:27:13,958 That will be a fair division. 874 01:27:14,333 --> 01:27:16,666 “That will be a fair division.” 875 01:27:20,291 --> 01:27:26,041 You want to divide the Chola kingdom? 876 01:27:28,666 --> 01:27:32,583 You’ll divide it? 877 01:27:33,375 --> 01:27:36,375 Is that what you propose? 878 01:27:36,666 --> 01:27:39,708 Dividing the kingdom is like dividing a mother’s heart. 879 01:27:40,791 --> 01:27:44,541 Or like sharing a wife? 880 01:27:46,166 --> 01:27:48,958 For you old men, it might seem a fair solution, 881 01:27:49,416 --> 01:27:50,750 but I will not agree to it. 882 01:27:53,416 --> 01:27:54,750 What now? 883 01:27:58,083 --> 01:28:00,125 What else are you planning? 884 01:28:03,125 --> 01:28:06,083 You’ve already imprisoned the emperor in his own palace. 885 01:28:06,541 --> 01:28:09,500 You’ve turned him into a puppet. 886 01:28:11,291 --> 01:28:14,083 Did the emperor really wish 887 01:28:14,500 --> 01:28:19,416 to imprison Arunmozhi? Or did you force his hand? 888 01:28:20,458 --> 01:28:21,666 Great uncle! Believe me. 889 01:28:22,041 --> 01:28:24,125 The Chola people are enraged. 890 01:28:24,500 --> 01:28:28,625 They hold you responsible for Arunmozhi’s drowning. 891 01:28:29,500 --> 01:28:32,708 Prince, who dares to accuse me? 892 01:28:33,916 --> 01:28:37,416 I’ll pull out their tongues. I’ll behead those who point fingers. 893 01:28:41,333 --> 01:28:44,458 Were you to kill everyone who accused you, 894 01:28:44,791 --> 01:28:47,416 the Chola kingdom would turn into a vast burial ground. 895 01:28:48,500 --> 01:28:52,625 You speak of justice and rights, 896 01:28:53,333 --> 01:28:57,333 while wishing to anoint a man unfit to rule, so you can rule through him. 897 01:28:59,541 --> 01:29:02,250 -Why not become emperor instead? -Aditha! 898 01:29:03,000 --> 01:29:06,458 Enough! We’re all gathered here today 899 01:29:06,875 --> 01:29:09,166 so that we can avoid a civil war. 900 01:29:09,500 --> 01:29:11,916 Do not divide this great Chola kingdom in my name. 901 01:29:12,291 --> 01:29:14,166 The kingdom belongs to me. 902 01:29:15,791 --> 01:29:18,250 It was given to me by my father. 903 01:29:29,916 --> 01:29:34,875 If you all desire it, I shall willingly give the throne to Madhuranthakan. 904 01:29:39,916 --> 01:29:41,708 Let him rule Thanjavur. 905 01:29:44,583 --> 01:29:46,083 But on one condition. 906 01:29:51,333 --> 01:29:53,375 My army will stay with me. 907 01:29:54,583 --> 01:29:56,708 I will not come to Thanjavur. 908 01:29:57,000 --> 01:29:59,583 The lands I capture, north of the River Krishna, 909 01:29:59,916 --> 01:30:04,333 will belong to me or my brother, Arunmozhi. 910 01:30:09,958 --> 01:30:14,166 -I agree to your proposal. -We all agree. 911 01:30:14,541 --> 01:30:17,583 We’ll go together to Thanjavur, inform the emperor then decide. 912 01:30:17,958 --> 01:30:19,791 That is not possible. 913 01:30:20,541 --> 01:30:23,916 If the emperor commands me otherwise, 914 01:30:24,333 --> 01:30:26,458 I am bound to obey him. 915 01:30:27,375 --> 01:30:29,791 This must end in Kadambur Palace. 916 01:30:31,416 --> 01:30:35,375 Go at once to Thanjavur and bring Madhuranthakan here. 917 01:30:41,125 --> 01:30:42,291 Very well. 918 01:30:48,125 --> 01:30:48,916 Wait. 919 01:30:53,166 --> 01:30:55,791 This time bring him in plain sight, 920 01:30:56,750 --> 01:30:59,416 instead of hiding him in Nandini’s palanquin! 921 01:31:24,125 --> 01:31:26,625 My God, what a grand fort! 922 01:31:27,291 --> 01:31:30,416 -And you live here? -No, I live near the temple. 923 01:31:32,666 --> 01:31:34,041 Maybe I should stay here. 924 01:31:34,458 --> 01:31:36,208 Come. Come to my house. 925 01:31:36,791 --> 01:31:38,500 To your house? Why? 926 01:31:39,541 --> 01:31:41,083 To be my wife. 927 01:31:43,416 --> 01:31:45,541 And string flower garlands with you? 928 01:31:47,125 --> 01:31:50,416 I want jewels, silks and palaces. Can you give me all that? 929 01:31:50,833 --> 01:31:54,625 Those things will give you no peace. But I can give you a peaceful life. 930 01:31:57,958 --> 01:32:00,958 That kind of peace is realised after death. 931 01:32:04,958 --> 01:32:06,708 Poonguzhali, come! 932 01:32:12,333 --> 01:32:13,791 Move aside! 933 01:32:16,916 --> 01:32:18,833 Isn’t that Ponniyin Selvan’s army? 934 01:32:19,958 --> 01:32:21,458 Periya Velaar leads it. 935 01:32:22,250 --> 01:32:24,541 -We must hurry. -Why? 936 01:32:25,166 --> 01:32:27,625 The Fort gates will close soon. I hear the drums. Come! 937 01:32:35,750 --> 01:32:37,000 Come. 938 01:32:57,541 --> 01:32:58,791 Don’t look back. 939 01:33:12,458 --> 01:33:15,333 Mandakini? What brings her here? 940 01:33:21,708 --> 01:33:23,125 Commander Kalanthaka Kandan. 941 01:33:28,000 --> 01:33:28,791 Poonguzhali! 942 01:33:29,208 --> 01:33:31,208 Is this the secret tunnel? 943 01:33:41,500 --> 01:33:43,458 Commander! 944 01:33:44,000 --> 01:33:46,500 You coward! Why did you close the Fort gates? 945 01:33:48,958 --> 01:33:52,625 We’re here to drive away you traitors. 946 01:33:53,125 --> 01:33:55,250 You and your brother. 947 01:33:55,708 --> 01:33:57,125 Traitors? 948 01:33:57,541 --> 01:34:01,125 You bring your army to attack Sundara Chozhar. You’re the traitor. 949 01:34:01,416 --> 01:34:02,416 Mind your tongue! 950 01:34:02,708 --> 01:34:05,125 You’re the one who’s holding the emperor prisoner. 951 01:34:06,541 --> 01:34:09,958 Madhuranthakan, I warn you. 952 01:34:10,500 --> 01:34:13,416 Anyone who opposes Crown Prince Aditha Karikalan 953 01:34:13,875 --> 01:34:17,500 is an enemy who we shall slay. 954 01:34:18,208 --> 01:34:20,125 Run, if you wish to live. 955 01:34:20,625 --> 01:34:24,541 Are you here to attack the emperor? The Chola people will not forgive you. 956 01:34:24,875 --> 01:34:27,875 The emperor will decide that. Bring him here. 957 01:34:28,208 --> 01:34:31,083 Bring him here or else I will declare war. 958 01:34:31,458 --> 01:34:34,416 -I dare you! -I'm warning you. 959 01:34:34,916 --> 01:34:38,500 You have till sunset tomorrow. We demand to see the emperor. 960 01:34:38,833 --> 01:34:41,916 Or we shall raze this Fort to dust. 961 01:34:42,416 --> 01:34:44,791 Your Pazhuvur clan will be destroyed. Be warned! 962 01:34:45,250 --> 01:34:47,541 Guards, if they step forward, 963 01:34:48,000 --> 01:34:49,875 show them no mercy. 964 01:34:53,708 --> 01:34:55,041 Madhuranthakan, where to? 965 01:34:55,416 --> 01:34:57,625 I must leave this Fort now. There's nothing for me here. 966 01:34:57,958 --> 01:35:00,208 Everything will be decided tonight. 967 01:35:00,541 --> 01:35:03,125 Tomorrow you will be crowned. Be patient! 968 01:35:03,500 --> 01:35:07,125 It's you who must be patient. Make sure the army does not hang you. 969 01:35:07,541 --> 01:35:10,166 I will return to Thanjavur to be crowned. 970 01:35:10,500 --> 01:35:12,958 Without bloodshed or warfare, 971 01:35:13,333 --> 01:35:16,166 I will rule over the Chola kingdom. 972 01:35:17,000 --> 01:35:20,416 This kingdom belongs to Shiva. Shivoham! 973 01:35:21,375 --> 01:35:23,541 Shivoham! 974 01:36:08,375 --> 01:36:09,833 Can you hear footsteps? 975 01:36:10,208 --> 01:36:13,625 The spirits of those who perished in this tunnel roam about here. 976 01:36:13,958 --> 01:36:15,875 Be not afraid. 977 01:36:22,333 --> 01:36:24,500 Do ghosts and spirits really exist? 978 01:36:24,916 --> 01:36:28,875 Yes. And they feed on those who tremble with fear like you. 979 01:36:36,250 --> 01:36:37,416 Is this it? 980 01:36:40,166 --> 01:36:42,333 Do not panic. Look behind it. 981 01:36:43,125 --> 01:36:45,458 Air enters the tunnel through here. 982 01:36:45,708 --> 01:36:49,083 The old tiger's room can be seen from this tunnel. 983 01:37:13,708 --> 01:37:15,500 Many guard the old tiger. 984 01:37:16,208 --> 01:37:17,166 Be patient. 985 01:37:17,708 --> 01:37:20,083 This evening they'll go to pray to Goddess Durga. 986 01:37:20,500 --> 01:37:22,125 The tiger will be alone. 987 01:37:22,500 --> 01:37:24,416 But he’s so well guarded. 988 01:37:24,666 --> 01:37:28,500 When hunting a tiger, one must wait patiently before the attack. 989 01:37:40,458 --> 01:37:41,708 Vanathi! 990 01:37:44,166 --> 01:37:46,000 Make way, move aside! 991 01:37:47,250 --> 01:37:49,750 We have a message for the emperor. Make way. 992 01:37:50,041 --> 01:37:54,791 The adopted daughter of Kodumbalur Periya Velaar, 993 01:37:55,208 --> 01:37:57,375 beloved Vanathi Devi is here. Make way! 994 01:37:58,541 --> 01:38:01,041 Vanathi, what brings you here? 995 01:38:01,458 --> 01:38:03,666 I have a message for the emperor. 996 01:38:04,708 --> 01:38:07,791 Is it about Arunmozhi Varman? What have you heard about him? 997 01:38:08,541 --> 01:38:10,958 That he is a great warrior. 998 01:38:11,291 --> 01:38:14,625 One cannot drown him in the River Kaveri, nor at sea. 999 01:38:15,000 --> 01:38:16,250 Enough! 1000 01:38:16,541 --> 01:38:18,250 Where is the prince? Tell me. 1001 01:38:18,791 --> 01:38:21,125 I can only tell the emperor. 1002 01:38:21,541 --> 01:38:23,375 Move! The emperor’s command. 1003 01:38:23,708 --> 01:38:25,416 Salutations to the princess! 1004 01:38:25,791 --> 01:38:29,458 Only the elephant and those riding it may enter. 1005 01:38:30,625 --> 01:38:32,291 Commander, a message for you. 1006 01:38:32,666 --> 01:38:35,125 If any harm befalls my niece, 1007 01:38:36,041 --> 01:38:38,375 your clan will be destroyed. 1008 01:38:38,750 --> 01:38:43,125 Coward! You want to lay siege so you can crown your niece empress? 1009 01:38:43,708 --> 01:38:44,791 How dare you! 1010 01:38:45,375 --> 01:38:48,916 Are your actions an attempt to put me on the throne? 1011 01:38:49,666 --> 01:38:54,625 Even if I marry Ponniyin Selvan, I will be a wife only. 1012 01:38:55,208 --> 01:38:57,375 I will not sit on the throne beside him. 1013 01:38:57,791 --> 01:39:00,958 Foolish girl! Many other women would happily be his queen. 1014 01:39:01,291 --> 01:39:03,250 Step aside! We must see the emperor. 1015 01:39:03,541 --> 01:39:04,666 Who are you? 1016 01:39:05,666 --> 01:39:08,500 Prince, it's you! You frightened us. 1017 01:39:08,958 --> 01:39:11,541 Hail Arunmozhi Varman! Hail Ponniyin Selvan! 1018 01:39:12,125 --> 01:39:14,208 Hail Ponniyin Selvan! 1019 01:39:14,791 --> 01:39:17,333 Tell the emperor the prince is here. 1020 01:39:17,666 --> 01:39:20,833 Make the arrangements to welcome Ponniyin Selvan. 1021 01:39:22,000 --> 01:39:25,291 Open the Fort gates and let only the prince enter. 1022 01:39:29,125 --> 01:39:33,291 -I hope you're all right. -Sure, you are all right? 1023 01:39:34,000 --> 01:39:35,666 Why this siege? 1024 01:39:37,708 --> 01:39:40,791 How can you decide who will be the next emperor? 1025 01:39:42,000 --> 01:39:43,791 Surrender to the Fort Commander. 1026 01:39:44,083 --> 01:39:45,000 Prince. 1027 01:39:46,541 --> 01:39:50,250 Commander, will you obey my orders? 1028 01:39:51,541 --> 01:39:52,583 As you command. 1029 01:39:53,708 --> 01:39:55,875 Put your weapons down. 1030 01:40:02,375 --> 01:40:05,541 Poonguzhali, so you’ve abandoned water for land? 1031 01:40:05,958 --> 01:40:07,666 -Prince! -Is that Sendhan? 1032 01:40:08,000 --> 01:40:09,500 Thirumalai! Come. 1033 01:40:09,875 --> 01:40:11,791 After you, prince. 1034 01:40:13,083 --> 01:40:16,541 -Thirumalai, who is this girl? -Tell him... 1035 01:40:17,500 --> 01:40:20,791 The emperor is in danger. The Pandyan rebels are inside the Fort. 1036 01:40:21,208 --> 01:40:22,916 How did they enter? 1037 01:40:23,250 --> 01:40:25,333 Poonguzhali, tell him. 1038 01:40:25,750 --> 01:40:27,875 Nandini’s maid led them inside. 1039 01:40:28,166 --> 01:40:30,666 I saw them as they were taken to her quarters. 1040 01:40:30,958 --> 01:40:34,958 Guard! Summon the royal guards at once. 1041 01:40:35,541 --> 01:40:37,083 Girl, come with me. 1042 01:41:02,291 --> 01:41:03,958 The young tiger is still alive. 1043 01:41:10,416 --> 01:41:12,333 Our men failed in Nagapattinam. 1044 01:41:16,666 --> 01:41:18,625 This is our chance to kill them both. 1045 01:41:28,333 --> 01:41:30,916 -Siriya Velaar’s daughter! -I see, it's Vanathi. 1046 01:41:55,375 --> 01:41:59,041 -What is that sound? -Nothing. Keep going. 1047 01:41:59,833 --> 01:42:00,958 Quick. 1048 01:42:13,166 --> 01:42:14,708 Everyone, go eastward! 1049 01:43:55,875 --> 01:43:56,708 Who is it? 1050 01:44:01,541 --> 01:44:02,416 Who is that? 1051 01:44:13,083 --> 01:44:14,166 Who goes there? 1052 01:44:20,291 --> 01:44:21,291 Who is there? 1053 01:44:29,916 --> 01:44:30,833 Who is there? 1054 01:44:45,416 --> 01:44:46,500 Mandakini. 1055 01:44:50,791 --> 01:44:51,916 Is that you? 1056 01:44:54,125 --> 01:44:55,375 Is it really you? 1057 01:44:57,625 --> 01:44:59,750 You're still alive! 1058 01:45:02,708 --> 01:45:04,208 Forgive me. 1059 01:45:06,458 --> 01:45:08,125 I am a sinner. 1060 01:45:08,958 --> 01:45:11,083 Glory to King Veera Pandiyan! 1061 01:45:27,750 --> 01:45:30,041 Mandakini! 1062 01:45:58,375 --> 01:46:00,083 May the glorious Madurai king, 1063 01:46:00,458 --> 01:46:02,500 Veera Pandiyan, live forever! 1064 01:46:33,375 --> 01:46:36,625 Young men will no longer sing your praises 1065 01:46:37,083 --> 01:46:40,250 Women will no longer pluck the strings 1066 01:46:40,750 --> 01:46:43,958 of your musical instruments 1067 01:46:44,666 --> 01:46:47,291 The strings lie broken 1068 01:46:48,333 --> 01:46:52,166 The court singers shall no longer sing for you 1069 01:46:55,875 --> 01:47:01,375 The symbol of manhood, the slayer of all enemies 1070 01:47:03,625 --> 01:47:07,041 The wielder of the sharpest sword has fallen from grace 1071 01:47:11,541 --> 01:47:15,250 So why do you bloom now, O Mullai flower? 1072 01:47:19,791 --> 01:47:23,208 So why do you bloom now? 1073 01:47:26,541 --> 01:47:29,541 Young men will no longer sing your praises 1074 01:47:30,208 --> 01:47:33,125 Women will no longer pluck the strings 1075 01:47:34,208 --> 01:47:37,125 of your musical instruments 1076 01:47:38,541 --> 01:47:40,541 The strings lie broken 1077 01:47:41,958 --> 01:47:45,333 The court singers shall no longer sing for you 1078 01:47:49,375 --> 01:47:52,208 The symbol of manhood 1079 01:47:53,000 --> 01:47:56,333 The slayer of all enemies 1080 01:47:56,833 --> 01:48:00,708 The wielder of the sharpest sword has fallen from grace 1081 01:48:04,791 --> 01:48:09,666 So why do you bloom now, O Mullai flower? 1082 01:48:15,208 --> 01:48:17,166 Rashtrakuta Nadu 1083 01:48:24,958 --> 01:48:28,833 Shivoham! Shivoham! 1084 01:48:36,208 --> 01:48:38,625 Hail Madhuranthakan Devar! 1085 01:48:38,916 --> 01:48:40,875 Hail the Shiva devotee Madhuranthakan Devar! 1086 01:48:43,666 --> 01:48:45,458 At last, our time has come. 1087 01:48:48,083 --> 01:48:50,916 The Cholas will not rise for another 100 years. 1088 01:49:05,625 --> 01:49:08,666 Untie me. I know many important secrets. 1089 01:49:09,541 --> 01:49:11,750 Your Prince Aditha’s life will be in danger tonight. 1090 01:49:12,291 --> 01:49:15,250 Shut your mouth! Or I’ll pull your tongue out. 1091 01:49:17,000 --> 01:49:18,541 There is a full moon tonight. 1092 01:49:19,375 --> 01:49:22,166 Beware! Your prince’s life is in danger… 1093 01:49:24,166 --> 01:49:26,583 Kollidam River, Kadambur 1094 01:49:32,958 --> 01:49:35,875 Where is Periya Pazhuvettarayar going? Another conspiracy afoot? 1095 01:49:36,125 --> 01:49:41,000 If we had our horses, we could follow him and find out what he's plotting. 1096 01:49:42,000 --> 01:49:43,791 Look over there! 1097 01:49:51,958 --> 01:49:52,916 What is that? 1098 01:49:53,458 --> 01:49:56,208 The tunnel that leads to Kadambur palace. 1099 01:49:59,375 --> 01:50:01,625 No, don’t go. Listen to me. 1100 01:50:16,875 --> 01:50:19,750 O boat girl, row your boat towards me 1101 01:50:21,375 --> 01:50:23,958 She spreads her mat, waiting for me 1102 01:50:26,458 --> 01:50:27,666 Who is this? 1103 01:50:28,083 --> 01:50:31,458 A boatman. We suspected he was a spy. 1104 01:50:45,041 --> 01:50:46,125 Are you a Pandyan? 1105 01:50:46,458 --> 01:50:49,250 I’m a bit Chola, a bit Pandyan, and the rest is Lankan. 1106 01:50:49,958 --> 01:50:52,500 For gold, I work for anyone. 1107 01:50:53,291 --> 01:50:54,500 My name is Karuthiruman. 1108 01:50:55,625 --> 01:50:56,833 Get rid of him! 1109 01:50:57,375 --> 01:51:01,125 No. I know many secrets. 1110 01:51:02,125 --> 01:51:06,375 I know where the Pandyan treasures are hidden in Lanka. 1111 01:51:07,375 --> 01:51:09,750 Let go. Let me go! 1112 01:51:15,375 --> 01:51:17,375 Shall I tell you another secret? 1113 01:51:17,916 --> 01:51:21,791 Tonight, death will hover over Karikalan, through Queen Nandini. 1114 01:51:22,125 --> 01:51:23,208 What did you say? 1115 01:51:23,791 --> 01:51:27,625 The Pandyan rebels and the Queen have plotted to kill the prince. 1116 01:51:28,250 --> 01:51:32,500 Drop a rope down for me. Or the truth will drown with me. 1117 01:51:32,958 --> 01:51:35,166 He's mad, he rants. 1118 01:51:36,041 --> 01:51:38,333 -Lower the rope ladder. -Veerasena! 1119 01:51:39,833 --> 01:51:42,541 My lord, I saw them myself and I heard them too. 1120 01:51:43,333 --> 01:51:46,125 I took the Pandyan rebels to Kadambur in my boat. 1121 01:51:46,416 --> 01:51:48,541 Tonight they are going to avenge their king's death. 1122 01:51:48,958 --> 01:51:50,166 Turn the boat around. 1123 01:52:40,541 --> 01:52:41,958 Hail Veera Pandiyan! 1124 01:52:57,125 --> 01:52:59,375 The time has come! 1125 01:53:21,541 --> 01:53:24,750 How many of you are here? 1126 01:53:37,333 --> 01:53:39,208 Karikalan will most certainly come tonight... 1127 01:53:39,500 --> 01:53:40,875 Once you kill him, 1128 01:53:41,208 --> 01:53:44,125 we'll be here to protect you. 1129 01:53:44,916 --> 01:53:48,875 Ravidasan, wait here. Be patient. 1130 01:53:49,875 --> 01:53:53,125 Come to me only when I call you. 1131 01:53:54,791 --> 01:53:59,000 If you hesitate, we'll have to kill him. 1132 01:53:59,958 --> 01:54:02,708 Anyone who comes in the way will be slain, 1133 01:54:03,541 --> 01:54:05,250 even you. 1134 01:54:13,458 --> 01:54:14,833 Ravidasan, 1135 01:54:16,000 --> 01:54:18,125 if there’s something I cannot do, 1136 01:54:18,916 --> 01:54:21,958 then it'll certainly be beyond you. 1137 01:54:24,375 --> 01:54:26,125 Wait here. 1138 01:54:58,625 --> 01:54:59,833 You? Here? 1139 01:55:01,583 --> 01:55:02,666 Go away. 1140 01:55:02,958 --> 01:55:05,500 Give me the Fish Emblem sword, and I will go. 1141 01:55:06,083 --> 01:55:09,208 You'll find many swords and spears in the hunting lodge. 1142 01:55:10,666 --> 01:55:14,791 Tell me the truth. You intend to fulfil your oath tonight, don’t you? 1143 01:55:16,125 --> 01:55:20,458 Devi, do not commit this terrible sin. 1144 01:55:21,500 --> 01:55:23,083 Are you here to stop me? 1145 01:55:25,166 --> 01:55:26,333 Very well then. 1146 01:55:27,916 --> 01:55:32,666 Why don't you stop your friend from coming here instead? 1147 01:55:33,708 --> 01:55:38,875 Devi, if he knew I was here, he would not spare me. 1148 01:55:40,666 --> 01:55:44,625 I cannot stop him. That’s why I have come to you. 1149 01:55:51,083 --> 01:55:51,833 Nandini! 1150 01:55:57,208 --> 01:56:01,208 Leave it. The prince will have heard the sword falling. 1151 01:56:02,000 --> 01:56:04,208 He’ll be suspicious if the sword is put away. 1152 01:56:04,666 --> 01:56:05,958 You must hide. 1153 01:56:14,541 --> 01:56:15,833 Do not lock the door. 1154 01:56:24,250 --> 01:56:25,625 Nandini. 1155 01:57:41,083 --> 01:57:43,250 Was the sword meant to welcome me? 1156 01:57:47,583 --> 01:57:52,250 Is it not the proper way to welcome brave tigers? 1157 01:57:55,083 --> 01:57:58,041 I thought you would've forgotten the past. 1158 01:58:02,125 --> 01:58:04,916 And you? Have you forgotten it? 1159 01:58:08,625 --> 01:58:10,333 Maybe you cannot forget, 1160 01:58:11,875 --> 01:58:13,541 but can you not forgive? 1161 01:58:16,333 --> 01:58:18,625 Who am I to forgive you? 1162 01:58:19,625 --> 01:58:22,125 You lost all compassion, wilfully. 1163 01:58:24,250 --> 01:58:27,208 Only you can forgive yourself. 1164 01:58:45,833 --> 01:58:48,000 This sword was meant for me. 1165 01:58:51,250 --> 01:58:55,458 A Pandyan sword? Good. 1166 01:58:57,083 --> 01:58:59,375 Then it must covet my head. 1167 01:59:01,791 --> 01:59:02,625 Tell me. 1168 01:59:03,416 --> 01:59:04,625 Why did you... 1169 01:59:07,375 --> 01:59:09,750 Why did you invite me here? 1170 01:59:11,208 --> 01:59:14,791 Do not say it was to reach a compromise. 1171 01:59:15,375 --> 01:59:16,875 I would not believe you. 1172 01:59:17,541 --> 01:59:19,166 If I did, I would not be here. 1173 01:59:25,208 --> 01:59:27,166 So why did you come? 1174 01:59:28,500 --> 01:59:30,125 What did you hope to gain? 1175 01:59:31,458 --> 01:59:32,583 Hope? 1176 01:59:33,791 --> 01:59:35,541 I no longer hope. 1177 01:59:36,250 --> 01:59:40,208 My heart is filled with despair and bitterness. 1178 01:59:41,875 --> 01:59:46,250 Happiness and peace elude those who hate themselves. 1179 01:59:48,083 --> 01:59:50,541 You asked me for only one thing. 1180 01:59:51,208 --> 01:59:52,458 Veera Pandiyan’s life. 1181 01:59:53,833 --> 01:59:55,750 And I ignored your plea. 1182 01:59:59,208 --> 02:00:01,125 That act has poisoned my life. 1183 02:00:04,250 --> 02:00:06,708 And that poison is consuming me. 1184 02:00:10,000 --> 02:00:12,291 The dead cannot be revived. 1185 02:00:13,625 --> 02:00:15,541 Nor can the past be changed. 1186 02:00:17,083 --> 02:00:20,375 Neither you nor I can undo past deeds. 1187 02:00:21,625 --> 02:00:24,250 Can’t I make amends by surrendering my life? 1188 02:00:26,041 --> 02:00:28,875 You came here to kill me and be avenged. 1189 02:00:29,958 --> 02:00:31,750 And that’s why I’m here. 1190 02:00:49,041 --> 02:00:51,833 So you can cut through this heart of mine. 1191 02:00:58,916 --> 02:01:01,833 Death at your hands is freedom for me. 1192 02:01:02,833 --> 02:01:03,750 Kill me. 1193 02:01:05,708 --> 02:01:06,958 Kill me! 1194 02:01:13,250 --> 02:01:14,041 Kill me. 1195 02:01:50,791 --> 02:01:52,666 You cannot kill me. 1196 02:01:57,333 --> 02:01:58,583 You’re right. 1197 02:01:59,833 --> 02:02:01,083 I cannot. 1198 02:02:02,708 --> 02:02:04,666 Because I live in your heart. 1199 02:02:06,833 --> 02:02:08,250 What are you saying? 1200 02:02:10,625 --> 02:02:12,375 I am Pazhuvettarayar’s wife. 1201 02:02:15,500 --> 02:02:18,250 To the world, you may be the Pazhuvur Queen. 1202 02:02:20,708 --> 02:02:22,958 But to me you’ll always be my Nandini. 1203 02:02:24,666 --> 02:02:29,083 Look at me and tell me that I don’t live in your heart. 1204 02:02:31,583 --> 02:02:34,333 Tell me you still do not shed a tear over me. 1205 02:02:35,583 --> 02:02:37,458 Tell me you hate me. 1206 02:02:39,375 --> 02:02:40,125 Say it! 1207 02:02:57,458 --> 02:02:58,750 Come with me. 1208 02:03:01,916 --> 02:03:03,625 I’ll give up my kingdom. 1209 02:03:05,083 --> 02:03:08,208 I’ll sever all ties with my parents and family. 1210 02:03:09,125 --> 02:03:11,541 Let us cross the seas to faraway lands. 1211 02:03:11,875 --> 02:03:15,208 You mean more to me than my own life. 1212 02:03:23,875 --> 02:03:25,750 I wish to live in a palace. 1213 02:03:27,375 --> 02:03:29,416 Enjoy the privileges of royalty. 1214 02:03:30,833 --> 02:03:32,625 And to sit on a throne. 1215 02:03:35,208 --> 02:03:37,625 That is why I married Pazhuvettarayar. 1216 02:03:39,708 --> 02:03:41,791 And tried to save Veera Pandiyan’s life. 1217 02:03:56,041 --> 02:03:57,041 You lie. 1218 02:03:57,666 --> 02:03:59,875 All lies! 1219 02:04:09,125 --> 02:04:10,000 Lies. 1220 02:04:12,625 --> 02:04:13,958 It’s the truth. 1221 02:04:21,791 --> 02:04:25,416 So...kill me then. 1222 02:04:26,166 --> 02:04:28,000 Let me die at your hands. 1223 02:04:28,416 --> 02:04:29,250 Kill me! 1224 02:04:29,916 --> 02:04:30,791 Go on. 1225 02:04:40,916 --> 02:04:42,750 Where’s the prince? 1226 02:04:43,041 --> 02:04:44,958 -Where is he? -In the palace. 1227 02:04:45,583 --> 02:04:48,166 Does looking at me make it harder? 1228 02:05:15,333 --> 02:05:17,375 I am not the Aditha Karikalan you once loved. 1229 02:05:20,583 --> 02:05:24,125 I’m a murderer. A soulless body stands before you. 1230 02:05:26,916 --> 02:05:28,541 Slay me. 1231 02:05:31,333 --> 02:05:32,250 Prince! 1232 02:05:33,750 --> 02:05:36,458 Prince. Prince! 1233 02:06:43,916 --> 02:06:45,458 Go and see what’s happening. 1234 02:06:58,041 --> 02:06:59,375 My prince. 1235 02:07:07,458 --> 02:07:08,583 My prince. 1236 02:07:20,291 --> 02:07:21,541 Oh no! 1237 02:07:25,708 --> 02:07:26,916 Oh no! 1238 02:07:48,416 --> 02:07:51,916 You murderer! You killed the prince. 1239 02:07:52,500 --> 02:07:56,375 Vanthiyathevan, did you kill him? On whose orders? Arunmozhi’s? 1240 02:07:56,833 --> 02:08:00,416 This spy came through the dungeons to assassinate the prince. 1241 02:08:02,041 --> 02:08:03,166 Sinner! 1242 02:08:03,708 --> 02:08:07,166 Did Arunmozhi send you here? 1243 02:08:14,750 --> 02:08:17,166 Arunmozhi, you traitor! You killed my friend. 1244 02:08:17,541 --> 02:08:20,500 For this sin, you must face my sword. 1245 02:08:33,666 --> 02:08:36,958 Aditha, my child. 1246 02:08:38,083 --> 02:08:39,333 Oh God! 1247 02:08:40,166 --> 02:08:42,791 My clan is now doomed. We’ll be blamed. 1248 02:08:43,750 --> 02:08:45,458 O Gods! 1249 02:08:46,291 --> 02:08:48,625 Enough! Be silent. 1250 02:08:49,958 --> 02:08:52,375 You invited the prince here. 1251 02:08:52,958 --> 02:08:54,875 You’re responsible for his death. 1252 02:08:55,625 --> 02:08:57,500 You were the one behind this conspiracy. 1253 02:08:58,250 --> 02:09:00,458 Tie him up. 1254 02:09:01,291 --> 02:09:04,625 You’ll answer for your crimes. Take Vallavarayan too. 1255 02:09:05,083 --> 02:09:07,791 Let me go! I must stay with the prince. 1256 02:09:08,125 --> 02:09:09,875 He is my prince. 1257 02:09:10,333 --> 02:09:13,125 Let me go. 1258 02:09:26,375 --> 02:09:28,875 “It’s a full moon night. 1259 02:09:29,375 --> 02:09:32,041 “A time when the gods descend to earth.” 1260 02:09:33,791 --> 02:09:37,083 May Aditha Karikalan rest in peace. 1261 02:09:38,125 --> 02:09:40,750 May this Chola tiger rest in peace. 1262 02:09:43,250 --> 02:09:47,291 May the destroyer of the Pandyans rest in peace. 1263 02:09:51,041 --> 02:09:54,083 Can you not see it? 1264 02:09:59,041 --> 02:10:02,666 Can you not see the victorious Chola sword? 1265 02:10:05,166 --> 02:10:09,291 O beautiful flower 1266 02:10:15,000 --> 02:10:19,291 Will you not garland him, O friend? 1267 02:11:06,666 --> 02:11:09,791 O sacred fig tree! The Pandyan once ruled 1268 02:11:10,125 --> 02:11:13,208 The head was severed A river of blood flowed 1269 02:11:13,666 --> 02:11:16,875 All the riches of the sea belonged to our ancestors 1270 02:11:29,375 --> 02:11:30,916 What has happened to Karikalan? 1271 02:11:33,041 --> 02:11:36,333 I told this old man to protect the prince from danger. 1272 02:11:37,500 --> 02:11:41,250 Daughter of Mandakini, did you all have your revenge? 1273 02:11:43,916 --> 02:11:47,250 If your mute mother learns of this, she’ll be grief-stricken. 1274 02:11:48,041 --> 02:11:49,250 Karuthiruman, silence! 1275 02:11:55,416 --> 02:11:57,458 -Mandakini is your mother. -Stop! 1276 02:11:58,083 --> 02:11:59,583 -Your father’s name… -I said, stop! 1277 02:11:59,875 --> 02:12:02,000 Don’t you want to know who he is? 1278 02:12:03,958 --> 02:12:05,000 Veera Pandiyan. 1279 02:12:07,416 --> 02:12:08,916 King Veera Pandiyan. 1280 02:12:09,791 --> 02:12:13,041 -Karuthiruman, didn’t we warn you? -Didn't we? 1281 02:12:13,458 --> 02:12:14,375 Stop talking! 1282 02:12:14,666 --> 02:12:17,166 Wretched me! For a few gold coins, 1283 02:12:17,708 --> 02:12:20,666 I led Veera Pandiyan to the island where Sundara Chozhar was hiding. 1284 02:12:22,208 --> 02:12:24,791 But the Chola escaped. They destroyed the island instead. 1285 02:12:27,208 --> 02:12:31,833 Veera Pandiyan took revenge on Sundara Chozhar by using Mandakini. 1286 02:12:53,916 --> 02:12:56,041 Ravidasan, look at me. 1287 02:12:57,833 --> 02:12:59,166 You owe me an answer. 1288 02:13:00,541 --> 02:13:02,375 Did Veera Pandiyan abduct my mother? 1289 02:13:07,458 --> 02:13:10,500 Did my father conceive me in sin? 1290 02:13:13,791 --> 02:13:16,250 Why did he hide the truth from me? 1291 02:13:17,916 --> 02:13:20,416 Why did he pass me off as an orphan? 1292 02:13:25,041 --> 02:13:27,375 Am I really Veera Pandiyan’s daughter? 1293 02:13:30,625 --> 02:13:34,625 Spies watched over you as you grew up. Who do you think sent them? 1294 02:13:35,625 --> 02:13:38,083 When the Cholas threw you out, who sheltered you? 1295 02:13:38,666 --> 02:13:41,583 It was Veera Pandiyan…why? 1296 02:13:44,666 --> 02:13:48,375 Before he died, he whispered: “Nandini, forgive me”. 1297 02:14:02,500 --> 02:14:04,333 Those words came from his soul. 1298 02:14:08,083 --> 02:14:13,041 To whom did he entrust his young son? In whose arms did he die? 1299 02:14:25,708 --> 02:14:28,791 Why do you think we obey your commands? 1300 02:14:34,000 --> 02:14:36,125 Because you are Veera Pandiyan’s daughter. 1301 02:15:06,500 --> 02:15:09,583 My salutations to the Rashtrakuta King Khottiga! 1302 02:15:10,500 --> 02:15:11,333 Welcome! 1303 02:15:12,500 --> 02:15:14,333 We’re pleased you have joined us. 1304 02:15:14,708 --> 02:15:17,875 Together we’ll rule from south to north. 1305 02:15:20,041 --> 02:15:21,916 I have only one aim. 1306 02:15:22,833 --> 02:15:25,833 To avenge the death of my dear friend, Aditha Karikalan. 1307 02:15:26,333 --> 02:15:30,041 Thailappar, the Chalukya King, 1308 02:15:31,083 --> 02:15:34,041 and Marasimmar, the King of Ganga have joined us. 1309 02:15:34,458 --> 02:15:36,958 The Lankan King too is here with his army. 1310 02:15:38,291 --> 02:15:41,708 We will behead Arunmozhi. 1311 02:15:42,166 --> 02:15:43,500 Will that satisfy you? 1312 02:15:44,000 --> 02:15:46,833 The Pallava army is ready to wage war. 1313 02:15:47,291 --> 02:15:48,250 Khottiga, 1314 02:15:48,791 --> 02:15:50,500 you’re going back on your promise. 1315 02:15:51,541 --> 02:15:54,500 You said I do not need to betray my kingdom if I joined you. 1316 02:15:55,166 --> 02:15:58,416 You promised to make me the Chola emperor without bloodshed. 1317 02:15:58,958 --> 02:16:00,666 You swore on your daughter’s life. 1318 02:16:01,791 --> 02:16:03,791 You will be emperor. 1319 02:16:04,250 --> 02:16:06,208 Do not worry about the means. 1320 02:16:07,375 --> 02:16:11,333 Do you want me to get the crown from an enemy in a begging bowl? 1321 02:16:12,625 --> 02:16:14,666 Chola blood runs through my veins. 1322 02:16:15,500 --> 02:16:19,708 Did you think I’d accept leftovers? 1323 02:16:21,833 --> 02:16:24,000 Instead of becoming emperor with your support, 1324 02:16:25,208 --> 02:16:27,916 I prefer to live as Arunmozhi’s slave. 1325 02:16:39,041 --> 02:16:46,000 My own mother abandoned me. 1326 02:16:48,000 --> 02:16:50,625 Aditha Karikalan, who claimed to be in love with me, 1327 02:16:52,625 --> 02:16:54,666 threw me out of his kingdom. 1328 02:16:57,166 --> 02:17:02,958 Veera Pandiyan abducted my mother and fathered me. 1329 02:17:04,250 --> 02:17:07,416 Hiding this cruel truth from me till his dying breath. 1330 02:17:11,083 --> 02:17:14,291 I was a mere puppet in their hands. 1331 02:17:15,833 --> 02:17:17,333 The only one who loved me, 1332 02:17:18,833 --> 02:17:23,583 without expecting anything in return was you, my husband. 1333 02:17:26,291 --> 02:17:28,541 I’m eternally in your debt. 1334 02:17:30,666 --> 02:17:34,500 Perhaps in my next lifetime, I shall make amends to you. 1335 02:17:49,000 --> 02:17:51,000 Stop. Stop! 1336 02:17:54,083 --> 02:17:57,375 Commander, Periya Pazhuvettarayar is in the Kottravai temple. 1337 02:19:11,875 --> 02:19:15,833 Your Highness, he’s the murderer. He must be impaled. 1338 02:19:16,958 --> 02:19:17,958 Kandhamaran! 1339 02:19:18,958 --> 02:19:22,833 How do you know he killed Karikalan? Did you witness it? 1340 02:19:23,208 --> 02:19:26,958 We found him near the prince’s body in the queen’s chambers. 1341 02:19:27,291 --> 02:19:28,916 Why was he there? 1342 02:19:29,541 --> 02:19:33,250 Sambuvarayar, how do you answer the charge against Vanthiyathevan? 1343 02:19:33,916 --> 02:19:34,750 Your Highness, 1344 02:19:36,166 --> 02:19:38,250 this fool spoke of it earlier. 1345 02:19:39,333 --> 02:19:42,458 I did not believe him then, nor do I believe him now. 1346 02:19:43,958 --> 02:19:47,750 I was misled and so invited the prince to Kadambur. 1347 02:19:48,791 --> 02:19:51,375 Now we’re disgraced. 1348 02:19:56,750 --> 02:19:57,500 Your Highness, 1349 02:20:00,208 --> 02:20:01,500 I killed Karikalan. 1350 02:20:17,916 --> 02:20:20,375 I promised the princess I’d give my life 1351 02:20:21,458 --> 02:20:23,208 to protect him. 1352 02:20:27,458 --> 02:20:31,208 For a moment, I failed. 1353 02:20:34,416 --> 02:20:35,791 I failed in my duty. 1354 02:20:43,791 --> 02:20:45,583 I failed to protect the prince. 1355 02:20:47,625 --> 02:20:49,083 I deserve to be punished. 1356 02:21:28,333 --> 02:21:29,458 Your Highness. 1357 02:21:30,291 --> 02:21:33,125 I have committed treason against the Chola dynasty. 1358 02:21:34,250 --> 02:21:37,958 My lust for Nandini clouded my senses. 1359 02:21:39,166 --> 02:21:43,083 Unaware, I let the Pandyan rebels into my palace. 1360 02:21:45,750 --> 02:21:47,750 I am responsible 1361 02:21:51,666 --> 02:21:52,958 for Karikalan’s death. 1362 02:22:03,125 --> 02:22:06,708 This Vanar warrior entered through the hunting lodge. 1363 02:22:07,750 --> 02:22:12,333 I did not want him to raise an alarm, so I kept him in a stranglehold. 1364 02:22:13,125 --> 02:22:14,958 He passed out. 1365 02:22:15,458 --> 02:22:17,791 He could not have known 1366 02:22:19,791 --> 02:22:21,583 who killed Aditha Karikalan. 1367 02:22:23,375 --> 02:22:26,375 -So who did? -Your Highness, 1368 02:22:27,625 --> 02:22:31,750 I went to Kadambur because I knew the prince's life was in danger. 1369 02:22:33,375 --> 02:22:35,875 But the Pandyan rebels stopped me. 1370 02:22:37,375 --> 02:22:41,750 They must’ve killed the prince to avenge their king's death. 1371 02:22:43,125 --> 02:22:44,958 I could not save Karikalan. 1372 02:22:45,875 --> 02:22:48,416 I’m responsible for his death. 1373 02:22:56,958 --> 02:23:00,666 The Rashtrakuta army has crossed our borders. 1374 02:23:02,875 --> 02:23:04,833 Malayaman, take your battalion 1375 02:23:05,083 --> 02:23:06,833 and Periya Velaar's army to the north gates. 1376 02:23:08,083 --> 02:23:09,583 Armour the war elephants. 1377 02:23:22,458 --> 02:23:23,791 Emperor! 1378 02:23:24,458 --> 02:23:27,833 If I am to die, let me die on the battlefield. 1379 02:23:37,625 --> 02:23:39,250 Shields in position! 1380 02:24:00,666 --> 02:24:05,250 Khottiga has been joined by the Pallavas and the Lankan army. 1381 02:24:06,000 --> 02:24:07,958 His strength is three-fold now. 1382 02:24:19,916 --> 02:24:22,250 But Aditha Karikalan is here with us in spirit. 1383 02:24:33,791 --> 02:24:34,666 Karkan. 1384 02:24:35,666 --> 02:24:36,625 Wait! 1385 02:25:00,750 --> 02:25:03,500 Parthibendran, the Rashtrakutas are our enemy. 1386 02:25:04,458 --> 02:25:06,708 We fought against them together. 1387 02:25:08,041 --> 02:25:10,083 Today you and Arunmozhi are my enemies. 1388 02:25:10,875 --> 02:25:13,625 So now the Rashtrakutas are my allies. 1389 02:25:15,541 --> 02:25:19,500 Ponniyin Selvan has no desire to fight his brother’s best friend. 1390 02:25:20,916 --> 02:25:24,000 Is he afraid that his army is not strong enough? 1391 02:25:26,041 --> 02:25:27,291 Where is Pazhuvettarayar? 1392 02:25:28,500 --> 02:25:31,958 Is he hiding in the Fort? Has he abandoned the young tiger? 1393 02:25:39,333 --> 02:25:40,750 I came here in peace. 1394 02:25:41,416 --> 02:25:44,208 I must avenge my friend Karikalan’s death before he turns to ash. 1395 02:25:45,666 --> 02:25:48,250 You killed my friend. I will soak this earth with your blood. 1396 02:25:49,208 --> 02:25:53,500 It is Arunmozhi’s head I want, for having sent you. 1397 02:25:54,291 --> 02:25:55,416 Go, tell him. 1398 02:25:56,125 --> 02:25:58,583 Parthibendran, stop. 1399 02:26:07,833 --> 02:26:10,416 Arunmozhi, let me be the first to go. 1400 02:26:11,166 --> 02:26:12,708 Let the first arrow strike me. 1401 02:26:13,916 --> 02:26:16,583 That’s how I can atone for my sins. 1402 02:26:18,291 --> 02:26:21,916 My father said you’d return to us before the battle began. 1403 02:26:23,291 --> 02:26:27,333 Stand beside me. The Kaikola army will be under your command. 1404 02:26:38,208 --> 02:26:39,708 Sound the war drums! 1405 02:27:37,666 --> 02:27:39,041 Charge! 1406 02:27:42,875 --> 02:27:44,958 Victory is ours! 1407 02:31:04,708 --> 02:31:06,125 Victory is ours! 1408 02:32:07,500 --> 02:32:11,875 Glory to Sundara Chozhar! 1409 02:32:19,375 --> 02:32:22,166 Paranthaka Chozhar, the first vanquisher of the Pandyas. 1410 02:32:22,875 --> 02:32:25,083 Gandarathidar, blessed by Shiva’s grace. 1411 02:32:26,541 --> 02:32:29,041 Arinjayar, defeater of the Rashtrakutas, 1412 02:32:29,541 --> 02:32:31,875 and Aditha Karikalan, beheader of Veera Pandiyan. 1413 02:32:32,333 --> 02:32:34,333 Born of their illustrious race, 1414 02:32:34,666 --> 02:32:36,541 Ponniyin Selvan has won a glorious victory. 1415 02:32:36,875 --> 02:32:39,333 Glory to the son, born of the Sembiyan clan. 1416 02:32:39,666 --> 02:32:40,666 Enough! 1417 02:32:41,875 --> 02:32:44,500 The glories you speak of are past triumphs of my ancestors. 1418 02:32:46,208 --> 02:32:50,750 I have a long way to go to attain such honour. 1419 02:32:56,750 --> 02:32:59,958 Your Highness, you’ve anointed me the crown prince. 1420 02:33:01,125 --> 02:33:03,458 So, does this crown belong to me? 1421 02:33:06,583 --> 02:33:10,291 The crown is not what I offer, you have won it. 1422 02:33:14,375 --> 02:33:19,375 So does that entitle me to give it to whoever I wish? 1423 02:33:24,541 --> 02:33:28,125 Madhuranthakan has a right to this crown. 1424 02:33:29,250 --> 02:33:33,041 Under your rule, he has governed unseen for twenty-five years. 1425 02:33:33,833 --> 02:33:36,125 The kingdom will flourish under his rule. 1426 02:33:43,791 --> 02:33:49,458 I wish to give the crown to my uncle, Madhuranthakan. 1427 02:33:50,166 --> 02:33:52,041 Arunmozhi, no! 1428 02:33:53,125 --> 02:33:54,541 I am unworthy. 1429 02:33:55,458 --> 02:33:56,791 I was greedy. 1430 02:33:57,375 --> 02:33:59,833 Greed and ambition are the hallmarks of a great king. 1431 02:34:00,166 --> 02:34:02,708 We should win the Bharata kingdom. 1432 02:34:03,416 --> 02:34:05,208 Hoist the Tiger Flag in the Himalayas. 1433 02:34:05,958 --> 02:34:08,750 May Goddess Kaveri make our land more fertile and our crops bountiful. 1434 02:34:09,125 --> 02:34:14,250 May knowledge spread. May temples be built. 1435 02:34:16,416 --> 02:34:20,875 With our swords, Vallavarayaran and I will stand by you. 1436 02:34:22,416 --> 02:34:24,708 Guided by our great uncle, Pazhuvettarayar. 1437 02:34:46,625 --> 02:34:49,000 Glory to Madhuranthakan Devar! 1438 02:34:55,625 --> 02:34:57,500 Glory to Madhuranthakan Devar! 1439 02:35:28,416 --> 02:35:30,291 Glory to Madhuranthakan Devar! 1440 02:35:32,166 --> 02:35:34,166 Glory to Madhuranthakan Devar! 1441 02:35:42,291 --> 02:35:44,166 Mahout! 1442 02:35:45,375 --> 02:35:49,916 O behold the king of kings! Conqueror of the four corners 1443 02:35:50,958 --> 02:35:54,500 He has come to proclaim the end of slavery 1444 02:35:56,916 --> 02:35:59,791 Humanity will prosper the world over 1445 02:36:01,125 --> 02:36:04,541 Under the reign of the sun-clad warrior 1446 02:36:06,750 --> 02:36:11,208 O, the Omnipresent one, the Omnipotent one 1447 02:36:11,625 --> 02:36:15,666 Come forward to rule the rivers, the deserts and the forest 1448 02:36:18,166 --> 02:36:21,250 Let the battlefield tremble with the touch of your sword 1449 02:36:22,375 --> 02:36:26,500 Come charging like a fierce hurricane 1450 02:36:31,583 --> 02:36:35,916 The comet that appeared in the Chola sky disappeared with the passing of Aditha Karikalan. 1451 02:36:39,958 --> 02:36:46,583 Ponniyin Selvan built a large naval fleet, establishing the Chola kingdom across the seas. 1452 02:36:50,291 --> 02:36:56,833 Fourteen years later following Madhuranthakan’s death, Ponniyin Selvan ascended to the throne. 1453 02:36:59,208 --> 02:37:03,041 He became known as Rajaraja Chola, the king of kings. 1454 02:37:05,333 --> 02:37:12,041 Ravidasan and the Pandyan assassins were captured and punished. 1455 02:37:14,541 --> 02:37:19,541 In 1010 AD, Rajaraja Chola built the grand Peruvudaiyaar Temple in Thanjavur. 1456 02:37:21,958 --> 02:37:26,916 A golden era was born under the rule of the great Rajaraja Chola. 1457 02:37:27,875 --> 02:37:29,708 Victory is ours!