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Pokkisham(2009)

7.3/10
Tamil145 mins

Pokkisham (2009) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Cheran. Starring Vijayakumar, Aryan Rajesh and Anupama Kumar. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Pokkisham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

Director:Cheran
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 August 2009
Director
Cheran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A marine engineer named Lenin meets a girl named Nadira in Nagore. They become friends, fall in love, and face heartbreak together as their lives become deeply connected.

A love story written in letters, lost in time.

Film Details

7.3Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 August 2009
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in real locations across India, including Calcutta, Nagore, and Chennai, to capture authentic settings.
  • Director Cheran also played the lead role of Lenin, marking one of his few films where he acted and directed.
  • The movie's title 'Pokkisham' means 'treasure' in Tamil, symbolizing the value of the letters exchanged between the lovers.
  • It was inspired by the real-life experience of a marine engineer who communicated with his lover through handwritten letters.
  • The film initially struggled at the box office but later gained a cult following for its nostalgic portrayal of romance.
  • Music director Vidyasagar composed the soundtrack, which included a rare fusion of Tamil folk and orchestral styles.
  • Some scenes were filmed on actual ships to depict the marine engineer's life realistically, adding to production challenges.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pokkisham

Frequently Asked Questions