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.
Directeur | 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 |
Over 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.
Prestaties van Pokkiri
The film is a remake of the 2006 Telugu-language film Pokiri. Filming took place in India and Australia.
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Films directed by Prabhu Deva.