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Bombay Kannan (full name: Kannan R.) is a Chennai-based voice artist, podcaster, and entrepreneur. A true-blue Tamilian with a deep passion for literature and history, he identified a gap: many Tamils around the world either lack the time to read the five volumes of Ponniyin Selvan or struggle with the classical Tamil prose. Drawing from his experience in radio and voice-over, he launched his audio narration of Ponniyin Selvan on his YouTube channel and podcast platforms.
"Ponniyin Selvan" is a timeless Tamil novel written by Kalki, which has been a benchmark of excellence in Tamil literature for decades. The novel has been widely acclaimed for its engaging storyline, memorable characters, and historical significance. In recent years, the novel has been adapted into an audiobook format, narrated by the renowned voice artist, Bombay Kannan. In this write-up, we will review the "Ponniyin Selvan" audiobook by Bombay Kannan and explore its features, benefits, and overall listening experience. ponniyin selvan audio book bombay kannan
The audio production directed by Bombay Kannan is a highly acclaimed multicast audio drama of Kalki Krishnamurthy’s classic Tamil historical novel. Unlike standard single-narrator audiobooks, this version is a cinematic "Audio Drama" featuring a full cast of over 70 voice artists to portray 39 main and 30 supporting characters. Key Production Details Director: Bombay Kannan. Bombay Kannan (full name: Kannan R
Hailing from a family with deep roots in Tamil Nadu but settled in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Kannan grew up listening to stories of the Cholas. He worked in the corporate world but kept his passion for recitation and drama alive. Known for his mellifluous, resonant voice and his ability to modulate tones seamlessly, he began narrating short stories for local Tamil forums. "Ponniyin Selvan" is a timeless Tamil novel written