Mumbai, Jan. 30 -- According to media reports, the second shooting schedule of ace director Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, will happen in Chennai. Originally, the makers had planned to shoot the movie overseas. However, due to date issues, the makers are planning to shoot few minor sequences in Chennai, after which they are expected to move to Pondicherry. After finishing the Chennai and Pondicherry schedules, the team will start a lengthy schedule in Sri Lanka, say a report in Galatta Media.

Produced by Lyca Productions, Ponniyin Selvan has an ensemble of cast list including Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi in key roles. The film will be based on Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan by Ama...