
Pori(2007)
Pori (2007) is a Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Subramaniam Siva. The film stars Jiiva and Pooja in lead roles, with Nagesh, Karunas, and Delhi Ganesh in supporting parts. The story follows Hari, an unemployed youth who runs a pavement bookshop in Tripiclane, Chennai. His father, a retired teacher, buys him a proper shop, but a local goon named Kasi burns it down. Hari decides to fight Kasi and the corrupt politician who protects him. The film is noted for its blend of action and comedy, with a strong message about honesty and community power. It received mixed reviews but was praised for Jiiva's performance and the emotional father-son relationship. Pori was released in theaters in 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV, Einthusan
- Theatrical Release
- 9 February 2007
- Director
- Subramaniam Siva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Hari is an unemployed young man who sells books on a pavement in Chennai. His father buys him a small bookshop. A local goon wants the shop for illegal business and burns it down. Hari must fight the goon and the corrupt politician behind him to rebuild his life.
“One spark can change everything”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pori
Cast reunions in this film: Karunas & Dhina (4 films together), Karunas & Jiiva (3 films together), Jiiva & Jagan (3 films together), Karunas & Subramaniam Siva (2 films together), Karunas & Jagan (2 films together), and Karunas & Nagesh (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pori' means 'warrior' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's fight against land mafia.
- Director Subramaniam Siva also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life property fraud cases reported in Chennai.
- Actor Jeeva performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences to make them look more realistic.
- The song 'Kadhal Vandhale' was shot in just one day at a Chennai college to keep production costs low.
- This was one of the last films of veteran comedian Nagesh, who played Jeeva's father in a serious role.
- The movie faced delays in release due to financial issues and changes in the production team.
- Despite being an action drama, the film included subtle references to social reformer Periyar through the bookshop's name.





