Volume 1
New River Flow
Pudhuvellam
A young traveller enters the Chola kingdom—and a world of royal secrets.
Explore Volume 1Amarar Kalki’s historical epic
Ponniyin Selvan
in English.
An entire world.
Six volumes to discover.
Royal ambition. Unlikely friendships. A kingdom’s future. Enter the world of the Cholas through R. Kumar’s illustrated English adaptation.
Multimedia digital Volumes & Premium Collector’s Hardcover Parts
The complete story · Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5A & 5BAdapted in English by R. KumarPictures & dialoguesOriginal story by Amarar Kalki
The story behind the collection
A journey through
the Chola world.
Ponniyin Selvan is Kalki’s historical novel of royal succession, friendship and intrigue in the Chola kingdom. R. Kumar’s English adaptation opens this world to readers through illustrations and dialogues.
The original story has five parts. This edition presents it in six digital Volumes—1, 2, 3, 4, 5A and 5B—with the final original part divided into two volumes. The hardcover editions follow the same sequence as Parts.
From the Author’s Pen ↗The complete English collection
Follow the story, volume by volume.
Begin with Volume 1.
Continue in order through 5B.
Volume 2
The Cyclone
Suzhal Kaatru
Poonguzhali, an ocean crossing and a prince at the centre of a gathering storm.
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Killing Sword
Kolai Vaal
On shore, the danger changes shape. Messages, disguises and divided loyalties draw closer.
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Volume 4
The Crown
Manimagudam
The struggle around the crown becomes inseparable from love, suspicion and revenge.
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Volume 5A
Apex of Sacrifice
Thyaaga Sigaram
Storms, vows and urgent choices carry the epic into its final movement.
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Volume 5B
Apex of Sacrifice
Thyaaga Sigaram
Questions of identity, duty and sacrifice lead the story towards its conclusion.
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Your reading order.
5A and 5B are consecutive halves
of the final original part.
The multimedia digital edition
Make room for the story.
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Pictures & dialogues
An illustrated English adaptation of Kalki’s historical epic.
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Your reading rhythm
One-page or two-page views, zoom and a chapter index.
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A soundtrack, if you wish
Optional background music inside the multimedia reader.
Choose how you read
On your screen.
Or on your bookshelf.
Multimedia digital Volumes
The story, wherever you read.
Read through your signed-in library in the protected multimedia reader.
₹500 per Volume in India
All six: ₹2,500 in India.
International: US$10 equivalent per Volume.
Premium Collector’s Hardcover Parts
A collection to keep.
Own the English adaptation as six large-format 9 × 12 inch hardcover Parts.
₹3,000 per Part in India
Delivery: ₹500 per Part.
All six delivered in India: ₹20,000.
Country, availability and final totals are confirmed at checkout. International hardcover orders are handled by email. Estimated India hardcover delivery: 5–7 business days.
Before you begin
A few reader questions.
Is this the English edition of Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan?
Yes. This is R. Kumar’s English adaptation of Amarar Kalki’s historical novel, presented with pictures and dialogues.
Why are there six volumes if the original has five parts?
The final original part is divided into Volumes 5A and 5B. Together, the six volumes form the complete English collection.
Can I try the reader before choosing a volume?
Yes. The free multimedia preview opens without signing in.
How do I access a digital volume?
Use the email address associated with your access, sign in using the emailed OTP and open My Library. Purchased or granted volumes are linked to that account.
Does the digital edition include a PDF download?
No. Digital access is provided through the protected reader; the book and soundtrack are not supplied as downloadable files. See the digital access policy.
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