It’s a great movie.. but I do suggest everyone to read the book at least 1-3 parts of 5 then watch the movie so that you will be more familiar with characters.( reading that much now is not possible so watch the film then read it so you could connect everything) Between there is few changes from the novel… some interesting plots on book they skipped can’t blame them because they need to show almost 150 chapters of novel in 3 hours. Apart from the changes in story I really loved watching it.. Aishwarya rai bachan stole the show she portrayed Nandhini just as in the novel. Every single one played their roles beautifully. In my suggestion Ponniyin selvan novel is a series material ! (If it was there will be a minimum of 5 season )