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Pokkiri Raja(2016)

5.6/10
Tamil141 mins

Pokkiri Raja (2016) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by Ramprakash Rayappa. Starring Mayilsamy, Manasa Himavarsha and Anjaneyan. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Pokkiri Raja stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 March 2016
Director
Ramprakash Rayappa
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 21m
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

A jobless young man can't stop yawning. By accident, he gets a gangster arrested. When the gangster is released and seeks revenge, he discovers the young man's yawning is a surprisingly powerful weapon.

Yawns that pack a powerful punch.

Film Details

5.6Rating
141Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date4 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
revengefamilyjusticefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 2010 Telugu movie 'Maryada Ramanna', which itself was inspired by the silent-era Buster Keaton film 'Our Hospitality'.
  • Director Ramprakash Rayappa chose to set the story in a village to give it a distinct Tamil flavor compared to the original's urban setting.
  • Actor Soori, who plays the hero's friend, improvised many of his comedy scenes on set, which were later included in the final cut.
  • The movie's climax fight scene, involving the hero's yawning power, required special visual effects that were new for the director's team.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well in rural Tamil Nadu centers due to its village backdrop and comedy tracks.
  • The character name 'Pokkiri Raja' is a reference to a popular nickname for actor Vijay, though he is not connected to this film.
  • A promotional song was shot but not included in the theatrical release; it was later added to the television broadcast version.

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