Ponniyin Selvan II: Aishwarya Lekshmi Was 'Scared' to Play Poonghuzali, Says 'Mani Sir Told Me, This Role Is Sexy' Ponniyin Selvan II star Aishwarya Lekshmi exclusively tells News18 Showsha that she was ‘scared’ to play Poonguzhali after she made it through the auditions.