It is now widely acknowledged, that `Kalki'' was the first Tamil writer who used the ancient history of famous Tamil dynasties and the region as the background of attractive stories. `Ponniyin Selvan'' which deals with the life of Rajaraja Chozhan is the last of the three great novels, the other two being `Parthiban Kanavu'' and `Sivakamiyin Sabadam.'' `The Cyclone'' is Part II of the translated version of `Ponniyin Selvan'' and successfully reproduces the grandeur of the original.