About this episode

This episode explores the humiliation faced by Ponnan, a loyal supporter of Prince Vikraman, and the broader implications for the Chola dynasty.

பார்த்திபன் கனவு - இரண்டாம் பாகம்: பொன்னனின் அவமானம் (Chapter 18). In the aftermath of Prince Vikraman's exile, his most fiercely loyal supporter, the boatman Ponnan, faces dark times. This chapter dives into the deep humiliation Ponnan endures, highlighting the arrogance of those in power and the struggles of the Chola loyalists left behind. Yet, a true warrior's spirit cannot be easily broken. How will Ponnan react to this intense disrespect, and what does it mean for the future of the Chola dream? Experience the resilience of friendship and loyalty in Kalki Krishnamurthy’s epic tale. Thank you for making Kadhaineram a part of your routine! Join the 614+ listeners who have given us a 4.8/5 rating and helped keep our 759+ episode legacy on Spotify India's Top Charts for 52+ weeks. Visit our playlists page: https://linktr.ee/kadhaineram Image Courtesy: Bhargav Kesavan Imagery

People in this episode

Host: Bhargav Kesavan

Topics covered

• humiliation
• loyalty
• Chola dynasty
• friendship
• resilience
• power dynamics

Keywords

• Ponnan
• Vikraman
• Chola
• humiliation
• loyalty
• friendship
• Kalki Krishnamurthy
• power
• resilience

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Organizations: Spotify

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