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Pokiri(2006)

7.5/10
Telugu163 mins

Pokiri (2006) is a 163-minute Telugu film directed by Puri Jagannadh. Starring Ajay, Brahmanandam and Subbaraju. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a blockbuster, 50+ crores verdict at the box office, Pokiri stands as one of the notable Telugu releases of 2006.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
28 April 2006
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 43m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Pandu is a hitman for hire who works for the highest bidder. Both the police and the criminal underworld are trying to track him down, but nobody knows who he really is. He keeps his true identity a secret from everyone.

A killer with a secret. A city in his crosshairs.

Film Details

7.5Rating
163Minutes
TeluguLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date28 April 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsTapori Wanted · Rogue

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability5

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pokiri' is a Telugu slang word for a fearless, rule-breaking person, which became a popular term after the movie.
  • Mahesh Babu's iconic whistle tune in the film was composed by Mani Sharma and became a signature style for the actor.
  • The movie was remade in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi as 'Wanted' with Salman Khan, which also became a blockbuster.
  • Director Puri Jagannadh wrote the script in just three days, inspired by the idea of an anti-hero with a hidden moral code.
  • The film's climax was shot in Hyderabad's old city area, with tight security to manage crowds of Mahesh Babu fans.
  • Pokiri was the first Telugu film to gross over 50 crore rupees, setting a new benchmark for box office success in Tollywood.
  • Actress Ileana D'Cruz made her Telugu debut with this film, and her role was initially offered to another actress who declined.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pokiri

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