Can Mani Ratnam pull off a Baahubali in his Ponniyin Selvan?

Ponniyin Selvan is the next Biggie in South Film Industry. It is expected to be biggest film ever made in India. Bigger than Baahubali. It has huge starcast.

Main hero is South superstar Karthi

Second hero is another superstar Jayam Ravi

Another important role is played by Vikram

Main heroine is Trisha Krishnan. Not superstar but very beautiful talented heroine.

Main villain and most crucial role is played by pan India actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

There are other prominent actors playing supporting roles.

Do you think this film can surpass Baahubali success since Ponniyin Selvan novel is the greatest ever epic novel in Tamil literature.