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Pokkiri

Genre
Action
Running Time
161 Minutes
Released
12 January, 2007
Pokkiri

Pokkiri is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Prabhu Deva. A remake of the 2006 Telugu-language film Pokiri, it stars Vijay and Asin with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Mukesh Tiwari, Vadivelu, Sriman and Napoleon playing supporting roles. Mumaith Khan and Prabhu Deva make guest appearances. Nirav Shah handled cinematography while Kola Bhaskar was the film's editor. Filming took place in India and Australia. Set in Chennai, the film revolves around a thug willing to do anything for the sake of money, including killing. His killer instincts help him win the attention of two rival gangs, out of which he joins one and helps its members finish off their rivals. On the other hand, he also attempts to save his girlfriend, who disapproves of his violent behavior, from a corrupt cop hellbent on marrying her against her will. The film was released theatrically on 12 January 2007 and received praise for its action sequences, humor and songs.

Director Prabhu Deva
Produced by S.Sathyaramamoorthy
Writer(s) V. Prabhakar (dialogues)
Screenplay by Prabhu Deva
Story by Puri Jagannadh
Starring Vijay, Asin, Prakash Raj
Music Mani Sharma
Cinematography Nirav Shah
Edited by Kola Bhaskar
Production, company Kanagarathna Movies
Distributed by Aascar Films
Released 12 January 2007
Running time 165 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
Budget ₹ 15 crore
Box office ₹ 75 crore

About Pokkiri

Indian Tamil-language action thriller about a killer for hire. He becomes involved with two rival gangs. He joins one and helps its members finish off their rivals.

Achievement of Pokkiri

The film is a remake of the 2006 Telugu-language film Pokiri. Filming took place in India and Australia.

Top Facts You Did Not Know About Pokkiri

Films directed by Prabhu Deva.

Latest information about Pokkiri updated on July 28 2021.