Pokkiri Raja(2016)
Pokkiri Raja is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language supernatural comedy film directed by Ramprakash Rayappa. The film stars Jiiva, Sibiraj, and Hansika Motwani in lead roles. The story follows Sanjeevi, a man whose powerful yawns cause him to lose his job and girlfriend. He later discovers his yawn is a superpower inherited from his great grandfather, a royal guard who could control wind. Sanjeevi must learn to master this power to defeat a ruthless don named 'Cooling Glass' Guna. The film blends comedy, action, and romance with a supernatural twist. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its humorous second half but criticism for weak visual effects. The movie was released on 4 March 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 4 March 2016
- Director
- Ramprakash Rayappa
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Sanjeevi has a problem: his yawns are so powerful they destroy everything around him. He loses his job and his girlfriend because of it. Then he discovers his yawn is actually a superpower from his great grandfather. Now he must learn to control it and use it to stop a dangerous don who wants him dead.
“A yawn that changes everything.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pokkiri Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Yogi Babu (29 films together), Manobala & Mayilsamy (26 films together), Mayilsamy & Yogi Babu (17 films together), Manobala & D. Imman (12 films together), D. Imman & Mayilsamy (5 films together), and D. Imman & Yogi Babu (5 films together).
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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Stills from Pokkiri Raja Tamil Movie Starring Jiiva, Hansika Motwani
