With an ardent interest in ancient sciences, Sumeetha's fascination with the past is crystallized in this retelling of the timeless tale, Ponniyin Selvan - one of the most enduring epic stories ever written in Tamil.

Part I - New Floods

Episode 1 - Aadi Perruku (18th April 2002)
On the banks of the dam, there appeared a young soldier on horseback. The horse was trotting slowly, obviously tired and its owner also didn't seem to be in a hurry. He was much engrossed by the spectacular sight of the dam...

Episode 2 - Azhvarkadiyan Nambi (25th April 2002)
"Great Warrior! True Soldier! Slayer of Mara Pandiyan. Victorious in 24 wars and bearer of 64 brave scars. The Treasurer of the Chola Kingdom, Periya Pazhuvetarayar is on his way," announced a man who was at the head of the procession...

Episode 3 - The Veiled Palanquin (2nd May 2002)
Sometimes in life, small incidents set off a chain reaction which later leads to big momentous periods in one's life. One such small incident occurred in Vandiya Devan's life...

Episode 4 - Kadambur Palace (16th May 2002)
Sengannar Sambuverayar was one of the foremost noblemen in the Chola kingdom. His palace stood as a testimony of his power. It looked almost as huge as a king's fort with its high walls...

Episode 5 - Kuravai Koothu (23rd May 2002)
"You know this Pazhuvetar, at his age, married a young woman. He brought her here in a veiled palanquin. And he didn't even send her to the anthapuram. He keeps her locked in his own quarters...

Episode 6 - The Midnight Conference (30th May 2002)
He turned -- it was Azhvarkadiyan. No, it was Azhvarkadiyan's head that was singing! It was kept on the sacrificial stone!...

Episode 7 - Laughter and Anger (6th June 2002)
"Maharaja Sundara Chola's health has been steadily deteriorating. I secretly asked our royal physician and he says that there is absolutely no chance of his health improving again. His days are numbered...

Episode 8 - Who is in the Palanquin? (13th June 2002)
"What is this Palanquin doing here? It should be in the anthapuram. Is somebody sitting inside it because I heard clanking of bangles?"

Episode 9 - From Kadambur to Kollidai (25th July 2002)
"Just when the Chola Kingdom became safe from these enemies, new plots against the Kingdom are being made by some of the most influential and powerful noblemen of the Kingdom!"

Episode 10 - Kudandhai Jodhidar (25th July 2002)
"My dear, don't try to fool me. You think I was born yesterday. I know that you don't have any special love for the Chola Kingdom because the real Chola Kingdom that you are in love with has gone to Sri Lanka to fight...

Episode 11 - Sudden Entry (8th August 2002)
"There is no horoscope for countries and kingdoms. So we cannot make any kind of prediction about all this. Maybe a soothsayer can predict events with the help of his third eye but not this poor astrologer..."

Episode 12 - Nandini (8th August 2002)
"You know this Pazhuvetar's younger wife - her name is Nandini. You will be shocked to hear her story. It will make you wonder whether there is any dharmam in this world..."

Episode 13- Waxing Moon (15th August 2002)
"...Many people will come and go to a Jodhidar's house. I will not tell you anything about the people who just now left. And tomorrow if somebody comes and asks about you I will not tell them anything about you either."

Episode 14 - A Crocodile in Arisalaru (22nd August 2002)
He rode straight through the small shrubs and dismounted near the shore and made his way through the thick grove of trees and saw the frightened women...

Episode 15 - Vanathi's Schemes (22nd August 2002)
"If I don't make this Vanathi go mad by the time the Prince comes back I will change my name from Tharakai to Thadakai!"

Episode 16 - Prince Arulmozhivarmar (5th September 2002)
Born to such a handsome king, the children of Sundara Chola were also equally fine-looking but the youngest Prince Arulmozhivarmar was the most handsome of them all. He was the apple of all eyes. But his sister Princess Kundavai loved him the most...