Ponniyin Selvan 1 Grosses Rs 450 Crore Worldwide 

Part 1 of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan is getting close to the Rs 450-crore mark. 

Since its release on September 30th, the film has been a huge success in Tamil Nadu

with many theatres reporting sold-out showings even now.

On September 30, theatres all over the country began showing Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1.

In its current state, the film is aiming for a worldwide gross of Rs 450 crore.

The film is a work of historical fiction directed by Mani Ratnam.

Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1, directed by Mani Ratnam, has been a box office success since its release on September 30.