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Pokkiri Movie Review

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Review for the film " Pokkiri"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 2 Hours 50 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 12-01-2007

Genre: Action, Romance, Crime Thriller

Similar To: Siruthai Puli, Sshhh, Retro, Chiruthai Puli

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CAST & CREW

Ajay Rathnam

Suchitra

Asin Thottumkal

Mukesh Tiwari

Shankar Mahadevan

Nassar

Vijay

Prakash Raj

Puri Jagannadh

Prabhu Deva

Vadivelu

Subbaraju

Dhamu

Vaiyapuri

Pa Vijay

Anandaraj

Brinda Parekh

Mumaith Khan

Sriman

Sriranjani

V Prabhakar

Mani Sharma

Napoleon

Na. Muthukumar

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Producer:

Singanamala Ramesh

Music Director:

Mani Sharma

Editor:

Kola Bhaskar

Director:

Prabhu Deva

Movie Actor:

Vijay

Movie Actress:

Asin Thottumkal

Supporting Actress:

Sriranjani

Brinda Parekh

Comedian:

Vadivelu

Art Director:

K Kathir

Lyricist:

Na. Muthukumar

Snehan

Pa Vijay

Kabilan Vairamuthu

Director of Photography:

Nirav Shah

Dialogue Writer:

V Prabhakar

Screenplay Writer:

Prabhu Deva

Story Writer:

Puri Jagannadh

Special Thanks:

Prabhu Deva

Mumaith Khan

Playback Singer:

Suchitra

A. V. Ramanan

Rahul Nambiar

Mani Sharma

Shweta Mohan

Naveen Madhav

Ranjith K Govind

Shankar Mahadevan

Supporting Actor:

Sriman

Dhamu

Anandaraj

Vaiyapuri

Subbaraju

Nassar

Napoleon

Prakash Raj

Ajay Rathnam

Mukesh Tiwari

Vincent Asokan

Pandu

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Summary:

The movie ‘Pokkiri’, stars Ilayathalapathy Vijay, and is a remake of a Telugu movie directed by Prabhu Deva Story soon >> Read More... . The movie was released in theaters with tremendous expectations among fans, and both the director Prabhu Deva, and the actor Vijay, have managed to please the expectations of the audience. The movie carries the same gory scenes as in the original. But, there is a hangover while watching the Telugu original. One has to watch it on screen to know the results.

Plot:

Vijay does the role of Thamizh, who is a freelance thug in the movie. He supports anybody and everybody as long as they pay him the due amount for the work he does. There is a tinge of romance with Asin, playing the role of Priya. Asin is an aerobics instructor in the movie. Vijay happens to make a good gesture towards Asin, and in return she starts loving him. Prakash Raj Prakash Raj, born on 26th of March, 1965, as Praka >> Read More... makes an appearance in the movie as Ali Bhai, a don who is in a foreign country. Once in awhile, the don, Prakash Raj, turns up in town. There is a twist in the movie when Vijay aids Prakash Raj in ousting the members of the rival faction. Asin is now in confusion about the true nature of Vijay as a rowdy.

Star Performances:

Vijay suffered a minor setback as his previous movie, ‘Aadhi’, failed to impress the audience. But, his appearance in the flick ‘Pokkiri’, has compensated for the loss. Vijay bears a striking resemblance to Mahesh Babu Born on 9 August 1975 in Chennai, Mahesh Ghattaman >> Read More... in the original film. The delivery of dialogues has been played down. It is not the usual vibrant Vijay one observes on the screen. Asin does not have much scope for performance in the movie. Prakash Raj has played the role of a villain with a humorous vein in it. Also, there is a separate comedy track by Vadivelu that makes the movie sprightly. Other supporting actors as Nasser and Mukesh Tiwari Mukesh Tiwari is an artist known for his work in t >> Read More... , who have played their roles to near perfection.

Analysis:

The movie’s hero is a thug, and how could a Rowdy be pleasing in a romance? The question has been well-answered by Prabhu Deva, through this directorial venture. The chemistry between Vijay and Asin works out well in the romantic sequences, although there are a few lewd dialogues. The meetings between Vijay and Asin prove a nice treat to the fans. The love story and the lighter vein have been handled well. But, the gory scenes bear a stark resemblance to the Telugu original directed by Prabhu Deva. The blood-stained scenes just before the interlude are hair-raising and send a shiver down the spine.

What is there?

1. Cinematography by Nirav Shah Nirav Shah is an esteemed name, in the field of In >> Read More... is above par.

2. Romantic sequences add to the stars of the movie.

3. The stunt by FEFSI Vijayan adds to the movie’s strength.

4. Music composition by Mani Sharma Mani Sharma is a famous music Director in Tamil an >> Read More... is good and the numbers are hummed till date.

What is not there?

1. In some junctures, Prakash Raj seems to have overacted.

2. Some dialogues in the movie turn out to be lewd.

3. Except for some scenes, comedy by Vadivelu is very average.

Verdict:

A fine treat for Vijay fans with no resemblance to the Telugu original, except for the action scenes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General

What is the genre of "Pokkiri"?

Action, Romance, Crime Thriller

Who directed "Pokkiri"?

Prabhu Deva

What is the duration of "Pokkiri"?

2 Hours 50 Minutes

When was "Pokkiri" released?

12-01-2007

Cast & Crew

Who is the supporting cast in "Pokkiri"?

Prakash Raj, Ajay Rathnam, Mukesh Tiwari, Pandu, Vaiyapuri, Vincent Asokan, Napoleon, Nassar, Subbaraju, Sriman, Dhamu, Anandaraj, Brinda Parekh, Sriranjani