Ponnar Shankar (2011): Cast & Plot
Ponnar Shankar is a 2011 action drama directed by Thyagarajan, starring Prashanth as Ponnar, Khushboo and Seetha. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 40m (160 min)
- Director
- Thyagarajan
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ponnar Shankar About?
The premise of Ponnar Shankar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Adapted from Kalangir M. Karunanidhi’s historical novel, the film follows the legendary brothers Ponner and Sankar, celebrated warriors of Kongu Nadu—an area encompassing present‑day Coimbatore, Erode and surrounding districts. Their exploits are memorialized in local folklore, and the brothers are still venerated in many parts of Tamil Nadu today.
Ponnar Shankar Cast & Characters
Prashanth leads the cast as Ponnar, with Khushboo as Thamarai Nachiyar and Seetha as Azhagu Nachiyar. Directed by Thyagarajan; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thyagarajan
- Prashanth as Ponnar
- Khushboo as Thamarai Nachiyar
- Seetha as Azhagu Nachiyar
- Jayaram as Nellian Kodan
Also Starring in Ponnar Shankar
· 17 more- Vijayakumar Periyamalai Kozhundu
- Nassar Mayavar
- Rajkiran Raaki Annan
- Pooja Chopra Muthaayi
- Ponvannan Chinnamalai Kozhundu
- Prakash Raj Manthiappan
- Sukumari Vaanayi
- Prabhu the Chola King
- Riyaz Khan Vaiyamperumal
- Delhi Ganesh
- Sneha Arukkaani Thangam
- Ponnambalam Thalapathi
- Lakshmi Ramakrishnan Silambayi
- Raj Kapoor
- Santhana Bharathi
- Napoleon Thalaiyoor Kaali
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- Divya Parameshwaran Pavaalayi
More from Thyagarajan
More films directed by Thyagarajan: Andhagan, Mambattiyan and Aanazhagan.
Ponnar Shankar Plot Summary
What happens in Ponnar Shankar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Against a regal backdrop of feudal codes and erupting loyalties, this sweeping saga follows a forbidden love that challenges families, kingdoms, and the tight bonds of tradition. Thamarai Nachiyar falls for her maternal cousin Nellian Kodan, a union that sparks disapproval within the clan, not least because he is not financially secure. Thamarai’s father, Periyamalai Kozhundu Gounder, responds by arranging a marriage for his daughter to Mandhiyappan, the ruler of a neighboring realm, hoping to cement an alliance. But Thamarai rejects this match, infuriating Mandhiyappan and setting off a chain of events that will reverberate through generations.
Full summary
The whole story of Ponnar Shankar, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Ponnar Shankar?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the relationship between Ponnar and Shankar?
Ponnar Shankar Also Known As
Also known as “Prashant Veer”.
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- Prashant Veer
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Ponnar Shankar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ponnar Shankar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ponnar Shankar?
Ponnar Shankar runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Ponnar Shankar released?
Ponnar Shankar was released on April 9, 2011.
Who directed Ponnar Shankar?
Ponnar Shankar was directed by Thyagarajan.
More films by Thyagarajan Who is in the cast of Ponnar Shankar?
Ponnar Shankar stars Prashanth as Ponnar, Khushboo as Thamarai Nachiyar and Seetha as Azhagu Nachiyar, among 21 credited actors.
Does Ponnar Shankar have a post-credit scene?
No. Ponnar Shankar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ponnar Shankar in?
The original language of Ponnar Shankar is Tamil.
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