Last Updated: September 21, 2026, 21:15 IST1 / 5 AsuranInspired By: Vekkai by PoomaniThe Tamil novel explores agrarian life, caste discrimination and violence in rural areas.
(Image: Prime Video)2 / 5 Ponniyin Selvan: I and IIInspired By: Ponniyin Selvan by KalkiThe book is one of Tamil literature’s most celebrated historical works.
Mani Ratnam brought the epic to the big screen in two parts, Ponniyin Selvan: I in 2022 and Ponniyin Selvan: II in 2023.
(Image: Prime Video)ADVERTISEMENT3 / 5 Soorarai PottruInspired By: Simply Fly: A Deccan OdysseyThe book traces the journey of Captain G.R.
The film takes a dark and philosophical approach to the themes explored in Jeyamohan’s work.
Last Updated: September 21, 2026, 21:15 IST
1 / 5 Asuran
Inspired By: Vekkai by Poomani
The Tamil novel explores agrarian life, caste discrimination and violence in rural areas. Vetrimaaran adapted the novel into Asuran in 2019, with Dhanush playing the central role alongside Manju Warrier, Ken Karunas, Teejay Arunasalam and Prakash Raj. (Image: Prime Video)
2 / 5 Ponniyin Selvan: I and II
Inspired By: Ponniyin Selvan by Kalki
The book is one of Tamil literature’s most celebrated historical works. Mani Ratnam brought the epic to the big screen in two parts, Ponniyin Selvan: I in 2022 and Ponniyin Selvan: II in 2023. The film features Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi, Aishwariya Rai Bachchan, Trisha Krishnan, Sobhita Dhulipala and several other actors. (Image: Prime Video)
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3 / 5 Soorarai Pottru
Inspired By: Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey
The book traces the journey of Captain G.R. Gopinath, the entrepreneur who founded Air Deccan. Sudha Kongara drew heavily from Gopinath’s life while making Soorarai Pottru. (Image: IMDb)
4 / 5 Naan Kadavul
Inspired By: Yezhaan Ulagam
Jeyamohan’s Yezhaam Ulagam takes readers into the difficult lives of beggars, outcasts and people living on the margins of the society. The film takes a dark and philosophical approach to the themes explored in Jeyamohan’s work. (Image: IMDb)
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