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Poojai(2014)

5.4/10
Tamil158 mins

Poojai (2014) is a 158-minute Tamil film directed by Hari . Starring Vishal, Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Poojai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.

Director:Hari
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5, Hotstar, MX Player, Sun Nxt
Theatrical Release
22 October 2014
Director
Hari
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 38m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

A powerful criminal hires assassins to kill a police officer. A brave young man named Vasu steps in and saves the officer's life. This rescue puts Vasu and his family directly in the criminal's crosshairs.

When a hero's family faces a killer, he becomes their shield.

Film Details

5.4Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date22 October 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPooja · Himmatwar

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
familyjusticerevengecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title was changed from 'Poojai' to 'Poojai' after a legal dispute, though it is often remembered by its original name.
  • This was the second collaboration between actor Vishal and director Hari after their successful film 'Thamirabharani' in 2007.
  • A major action sequence involving a bus was filmed using a real bus dismantled and reassembled on set for the climax.
  • Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja reused a melody from his earlier unreleased composition for a key song in this film.
  • The movie faced criticism for its similarities to other Hari-directed films, particularly in its storyline and character roles.
  • Actress Shruti Haasan was initially considered for the female lead, but the role eventually went to Hansika Motwani.
  • Despite a big release, the film underperformed at the box office compared to the team's previous collaborations.

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