Ponniyin Selvan: All you need to know about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's character in the most-awaited movie

When team Ponniyin Selvan started releasing character posters on Monday, beginning with Vikram as Aditya Karikalan, fans of Aishwarya Rai have been eagerly waiting to see a glimpse of her look from the movie. Earlier today, they unveiled the character poster of the former Miss World.

She plays Nandini in the movie and has been described as "the Queen of Pazhuvoor". Going by the poster, Nandini is beauty personified, and the character is one of the most significant in the Ponniyin Selvan novel written by Kalki Krishnamoorthy based on which the movie has been made by Mani Ratnam.

Those who have read the novel are aware of the complexities associated with Nandini's character. The transformation she undergoes in her life at various instances after facing unanticipated incidents makes for an intriguing character arc. The character of Nandini involves different layers, and remains to be the favourite of readers.

They are eagerly looking forward to knowing how makers have portrayed the character and how Aishwarya has pulled it off. Nandini, who is married to an elderly person, leads a terrible life initially, but as time passes, we get to know her myriad ambitions and intentions behind her not-so-happy married life.

She also falls in love with Vanthiyathevan, but a few unexpected incidents hamper their relationship from not blossoming into a successful love story. What makes Nandini stand out in Ponniyin Selvan is the mystery associated with her character, her plans and relationships.

With less than three months away for the movie's theatrical release, movie lovers are already elated about watching their favourite characters in the novel on the big screen in two installments. The release date for the second instalment of the franchise is yet to be announced.