Fresh Floods

Ponniyin Selvan, Book 1

By: Kalki Krishnamurthy, Pavithra Srinivasan

Narrated by: Amit Bhargav

Ponniyin Selvan is Kalki’s magnum opus based in the 10th century and presents the early life of Rajaraja and the kings of Chozha Empire. Though written more than 60 years ago, this saga is timeless, reeling the listeners in its gripping plot which is interwoven with intrigue, conspiracies, and romance. Fresh Floods is the first part of the five-part Ponniyin Selvan.

Who is the rightful heir to the throne? Will Madhuranthakar—In this fascinating historic fiction based on real characters and incidents, the story unfolds at a spell-binding pace, delving deep into human tendencies, desires, personal motives, political ambitions, and the fight to gain power at all costs.

And will justice prevail in this struggle for power? son of the eldest son—or Aditha—the grandson of the younger—wear the crown?

©2016 Amit Bhargav (P)2019 Amit Bhargav

Justice done to Kalki

The narration is immersive and true to form. Indeed, it is truly a great way to enter the magnificent world of Ponniyin Selvan.

Brilliantly vivid

Great narration and enunciation- and the story is gripping! The hidden meanings sections make it more enriching

Excellent translation and superb performance

The translation by Srinivasan is well done, with a judicious use of Tamil words sprinkled in between. The characters are extremely well drawn and Kalki’s novel is sheer magic! Amit Bharghav does an excellent performance, bringing the characters to life, and pronouncing every name correctly! Highly recommended.

Terrible

Readers accent way too strong I couldn’t even listen past the first chapter I don’t recommend to an American English speaker