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	==Plot==		==Plot==
	The city of [[Chennai]] is rife with the nefarious activities of [[Mafia Raj\|land mafia]]. There are two rival gangs: one under Ali Bhai ~~([[Prakash Raj]]~~, who resides in [[Dubai]] and controls his India operations through his brothers Guru ~~([[Vincent Asokan]])~~ and Korattur Logu ~~([[Subbaraju]])~~ as well as his girlfriend Mona ~~([[Brinda Parekh]])~~; and another operated by a local goon named Narasimhan ~~([[Anandaraj]])~~. They threaten builders and landowners into giving them protection money or property through force, extortion, or murder. Mohammed Maideen Khan [[Indian Police Service\|IPS]] ~~([[Napoleon (actor)\|Napoleon]])~~ takes charge as the new Police Commissioner of Chennai and starts cracking down on crime.		The city of [[Chennai]] is rife with the nefarious activities of [[Mafia Raj\|land mafia]]. There are two rival gangs: one under Ali Bhai, who resides in [[Dubai]] and controls his India operations through his brothers Guru and Korattur Logu as well as his girlfriend Mona; and another operated by a local goon named Narasimhan. They threaten builders and landowners into giving them protection money or property through force, extortion, or murder. Mohammed Maideen Khan [[Indian Police Service\|IPS]] takes charge as the new Police Commissioner of Chennai and starts cracking down on crime.

	Tamizh ~~([[Vijay (actor)\|Vijay]])~~, a thug, is abducted by Logu and his henchmen. Tamizh has taken a contract from Narasimhan to beat up Logu, which he does. However, Guru and Mona invite Tamizh to join their gang. Tamizh declines stating that he does not work for any gang, but is ready to do anything for money. Meanwhile, Tamizh falls in love with Shruthi ~~([[Asin]])~~, a aerobic teacher, when he visits his friend Saravanan's [[aerobics]] class, but she mistakes him for a pervert. Shruthi lives with her widowed mother Lakshmi and younger brother Pappu. Body Soda ~~([[Vadivelu]])~~, a bogus [[Kung fu (term)\|kung fu]] master, lives above Shruthi's house and frequently, albeit comically and unsuccessfully, tries to convince her to marry him. Govindan ~~([[Mukesh Tiwari]])~~ is a corrupt police inspector in the colony where Tamizh and Shruthi live and is on Ali Bhai's payroll. He lusts for Shruthi and decides to make her his [[Mistress (lover)\|mistress]], even after she rejects him multiple times.		Tamizh, a thug, is abducted by Logu and his henchmen. Tamizh has taken a contract from Narasimhan to beat up Logu, which he does. However, Guru and Mona invite Tamizh to join their gang. Tamizh declines stating that he does not work for any gang, but is ready to do anything for money. Meanwhile, Tamizh falls in love with Shruthi, a aerobic teacher, when he visits his friend Saravanan's [[aerobics]] class, but she mistakes him for a pervert. Shruthi lives with her widowed mother Lakshmi and younger brother Pappu. Body Soda, a bogus [[Kung fu (term)\|kung fu]] master, lives above Shruthi's house and frequently, albeit comically and unsuccessfully, tries to convince her to marry him. Govindan is a corrupt police inspector in the colony where Tamizh and Shruthi live and is on Ali Bhai's payroll. He lusts for Shruthi and decides to make her his [[Mistress (lover)\|mistress]], even after she rejects him multiple times.

	Tamizh's first assignment with Ali Bhai's gang is to kill a member of Narasimhan's gang. However, police show up at the spot where Tamizh and the other gangsters are waiting. Tamizh engages the cops long enough for the others to finish the task and flee. He also helps Shruthi escape from Govindan. She is impressed by his kindness, and a friendship soon blossoms between the two, leading to the development of unspoken romantic feelings for each other. When Shruthi tries to express her feelings to Tamizh, they are attacked by members of Narasimhan's gang, whom Tamizh finishes off. Shruthi is shocked to learn that Tamizh is a gangster with no qualms about killing people. Later, Govindan arranges for some thugs to pretend to rape Shruthi so that no decent family will want to take her as their daughter-in-law, as a result of which with no other option, Shruthi and Lakshmi will accept his demands. Tamizh learns of this and thrashes Govindan incognito. After much ado and mental anguish, Shruthi accepts Tamizh's love.		Tamizh's first assignment with Ali Bhai's gang is to kill a member of Narasimhan's gang. However, police show up at the spot where Tamizh and the other gangsters are waiting. Tamizh engages the cops long enough for the others to finish the task and flee. He also helps Shruthi escape from Govindan. She is impressed by his kindness, and a friendship soon blossoms between the two, leading to the development of unspoken romantic feelings for each other. When Shruthi tries to express her feelings to Tamizh, they are attacked by members of Narasimhan's gang, whom Tamizh finishes off. Shruthi is shocked to learn that Tamizh is a gangster with no qualms about killing people. Later, Govindan arranges for some thugs to pretend to rape Shruthi so that no decent family will want to take her as their daughter-in-law, as a result of which with no other option, Shruthi and Lakshmi will accept his demands. Tamizh learns of this and thrashes Govindan incognito. After much ado and mental anguish, Shruthi accepts Tamizh's love.
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	==Cast==		==Cast==
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	* [[Vijay (actor)\|Vijay]] as Satyamoorthy IPS, the undercover Assistant ~~Commissioner~~ of Police (Tamizh) . He is Shanmugavel's biological son and an undercover police officer.		* [[Vijay (actor)\|Vijay]] as Satyamoorthy IPS, the undercover Assistant Superintendent of Police (Tamizh) . He is Shanmugavel's biological son and an undercover police officer.
	* [[Asin]] as Shruthi, Tamizh's love interest		* [[Asin]] as Shruthi, Tamizh's love interest
	* [[Prakash Raj]] as Ali Bhai, the international mafia don		* [[Prakash Raj]] as Ali Bhai, the international mafia don
	* [[Mukesh Tiwari]] as Inspector L. Govindan		* [[Mukesh Tiwari]] as Inspector L. Govindan
	* [[Vadivelu]] as Body Soda		* [[Vadivelu]] as Body Soda
	* [[Napoleon (actor)\|Napoleon]] as Mohammed Maideen Khan IPS, Commissioner of Chennai city		* [[Napoleon (actor)\|Napoleon]] as Mohammed Maideen Khan IPS, Commissioner of Police in Chennai city
	* [[Nassar (actor)\|Nassar]] as Shanmugavel, Tamizh's biological father and Saravana's adopted father		* [[Nassar (actor)\|Nassar]] as Shanmugavel, Tamizh's biological father and Saravana's adopted father
	* [[Sriman (actor)\|Sriman]] as Saravana, Shanmugavel's adopted son and Tamizh's friend		* [[Sriman (actor)\|Sriman]] as Saravana, Shanmugavel's adopted son and Tamizh's friend
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	After his film ''[[Aathi]]'' in January 2006, for nearly six months Vijay was listening to stories, but none had appealed; he was supposed to do a Tamil Remake of Dharani's ''Bangaram'', until that film's failure made him look at other options.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/13slid2.htm rediff.com: Vijay and Asin sizzle in Pokiri]. Specials.rediff.com (13 July 2006). Retrieved on 5 February 2017.</ref> That's when he got to watch the Telugu ''[[Pokiri]]'' – he felt that it would work.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109234810/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=9 November 2007 \|title=Friday Review Chennai : Scaling heights with 'Pokkiri' \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=26 January 2007 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> After difficulty in finding directors, Prabhudeva was selected as director, directing his first film in Tamil after the failure of his Telugu film ''[[Pournami (2006 film)\|Pournami]]''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|title=Prabhudeva directs Tamil 'Pokiri' \|work=Cinesouth \|access-date=19 November 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060909040342/http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|archive-date=9 September 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/22926.html \|title=Prabhu Deva as a Director in Tamil \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=8 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> The movie was launched on 6 July 2006.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10016.html \|title=Events – 'Pokiri' Movie Launch \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=15 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> Vijay's father SAC conducted special puja at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. On Saturday night, which was the full moon day, an auspicious occasion for the presiding deity there, he spent a full hour before the Lord seeking his blessings. He also prayed at the Sacred Church at Velankanni.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/13-06-06-vijay.html \|title=Tamil movies : Pokiri announced! Vijay's father offers prayers at temples!! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=13 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> [[Asin]] was selected, pairing with Vijay for the second time after ''[[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202183000/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2 February 2013 \|title=Asin in 'Pokiri' remake! \|publisher=[[Sify]] \|date=21 January 2006 \|access-date=22 January 2011}}</ref>		After his film ''[[Aathi]]'' in January 2006, for nearly six months Vijay was listening to stories, but none had appealed; he was supposed to do a Tamil Remake of Dharani's ''Bangaram'', until that film's failure made him look at other options.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/13slid2.htm rediff.com: Vijay and Asin sizzle in Pokiri]. Specials.rediff.com (13 July 2006). Retrieved on 5 February 2017.</ref> That's when he got to watch the Telugu ''[[Pokiri]]'' – he felt that it would work.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109234810/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=9 November 2007 \|title=Friday Review Chennai : Scaling heights with 'Pokkiri' \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=26 January 2007 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> After difficulty in finding directors, Prabhudeva was selected as director, directing his first film in Tamil after the failure of his Telugu film ''[[Pournami (2006 film)\|Pournami]]''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|title=Prabhudeva directs Tamil 'Pokiri' \|work=Cinesouth \|access-date=19 November 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060909040342/http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|archive-date=9 September 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/22926.html \|title=Prabhu Deva as a Director in Tamil \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=8 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> The movie was launched on 6 July 2006.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10016.html \|title=Events – 'Pokiri' Movie Launch \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=15 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> Vijay's father SAC conducted special puja at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. On Saturday night, which was the full moon day, an auspicious occasion for the presiding deity there, he spent a full hour before the Lord seeking his blessings. He also prayed at the Sacred Church at Velankanni.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/13-06-06-vijay.html \|title=Tamil movies : Pokiri announced! Vijay's father offers prayers at temples!! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=13 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> [[Asin]] was selected, pairing with Vijay for the second time after ''[[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202183000/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2 February 2013 \|title=Asin in 'Pokiri' remake! \|publisher=[[Sify]] \|date=21 January 2006 \|access-date=22 January 2011}}</ref>

	The first day of shoot for the film was held at the new Pillayar Kovil at AVM studios, with various dignitaries gracing the occasion. Vijay's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar gave the clap for the first shot. The first scene shot was with Asin and Vijay, the lead pair in the film, in an elevator that was specially designed for the film. Principal photography was completed in late November.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-01/06-07-06-pokiri.html \|title=Tamil movies : Vijay's Pokkiri sold at record price! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=6 July 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref>		The first day of shoot for the film was held at the new Pillayar Kovil at AVM studios, with various dignitaries gracing the occasion. Vijay's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar gave the clap for the first shot. The first scene shot was with Asin and Vijay, the lead pair in the film, in an elevator that was specially designed for the film. Principal photography was completed in late November. <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-01/06-07-06-pokiri.html \|title=Tamil movies : Vijay's Pokkiri sold at record price! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=6 July 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref>

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	==Release==		==Release==
	~~The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Sun TV (India)\|Sun TV]].~~ The film was ~~given a "U/A" certificate by the [[Indian Censor Board]] and~~ released on 12 January 2007 at the festival of [[Pongal (festival)\|Pongal]] weekend, alongside [[Ajith Kumar\|Ajith]]'s ''[[Aalwar]]'' and [[Vishal Krishna\|Vishal]]'s ''[[Thaamirabharani]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/28555.html\|publisher=Indiaglitz\|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref> The USA's premiere happened on 11 January 2007, a day before its worldwide release.The film grossed {{INR}}6.1 crore in Tamil Nadu in opening week from 142 screens.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Topten/top10Movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-1.html\|publisher=Behindwoods\|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection\|url=http://www.screendaily.com/malaysian-box-office-hits-all-time-high-of-100m/4037013.article\|publisher=screendaily\|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref>		The film was released on 12 January 2007 at the festival of [[Pongal (festival)\|Pongal]] weekend, alongside [[Ajith Kumar\|Ajith]]'s ''[[Aalwar]]'' and [[Vishal Krishna\|Vishal]]'s ''[[Thaamirabharani]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/28555.html\|publisher=Indiaglitz\|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref> The USA's premiere happened on 11 January 2007, a day before its worldwide release. The film grossed {{INR}}6.1 crore in Tamil Nadu in opening week from 142 screens.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Topten/top10Movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-1.html\|publisher=Behindwoods\|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection\|url=http://www.screendaily.com/malaysian-box-office-hits-all-time-high-of-100m/4037013.article\|publisher=screendaily\|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref>

	===Critical reception===		===Critical reception===

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	After his film ''[[Aathi]]'' in January 2006, for nearly six months Vijay was listening to stories, but none had appealed; he was supposed to do a Tamil Remake of Dharani's ''Bangaram'', until that film's failure made him look at other options.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/13slid2.htm rediff.com: Vijay and Asin sizzle in Pokiri]. Specials.rediff.com (13 July 2006). Retrieved on 5 February 2017.</ref> That's when he got to watch the Telugu ''[[Pokiri]]'' – he felt that it would work.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109234810/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=9 November 2007 \|title=Friday Review Chennai : Scaling heights with 'Pokkiri' \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=26 January 2007 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> After difficulty in finding directors, Prabhudeva was selected as director, directing his first film in Tamil after the failure of his Telugu film ''[[Pournami (2006 film)\|Pournami]]''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|title=Prabhudeva directs Tamil 'Pokiri' \|work=Cinesouth \|access-date=19 November 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060909040342/http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|archive-date=9 September 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/22926.html \|title=Prabhu Deva as a Director in Tamil \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=8 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> The movie was launched on 6 July 2006.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10016.html \|title=Events – 'Pokiri' Movie Launch \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=15 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> Vijay's father SAC conducted special puja at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. On Saturday night, which was the full moon day, an auspicious occasion for the presiding deity there, he spent a full hour before the Lord seeking his blessings. He also prayed at the Sacred Church at Velankanni.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/13-06-06-vijay.html \|title=Tamil movies : Pokiri announced! Vijay's father offers prayers at temples!! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=13 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> [[Asin]] was selected, pairing with Vijay for the second time after ''[[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202183000/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2 February 2013 \|title=Asin in 'Pokiri' remake! \|publisher=[[Sify]] \|date=21 January 2006 \|access-date=22 January 2011}}</ref>		After his film ''[[Aathi]]'' in January 2006, for nearly six months Vijay was listening to stories, but none had appealed; he was supposed to do a Tamil Remake of Dharani's ''Bangaram'', until that film's failure made him look at other options.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/13slid2.htm rediff.com: Vijay and Asin sizzle in Pokiri]. Specials.rediff.com (13 July 2006). Retrieved on 5 February 2017.</ref> That's when he got to watch the Telugu ''[[Pokiri]]'' – he felt that it would work.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109234810/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=9 November 2007 \|title=Friday Review Chennai : Scaling heights with 'Pokkiri' \|work=[[The Hindu]] \|date=26 January 2007 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> After difficulty in finding directors, Prabhudeva was selected as director, directing his first film in Tamil after the failure of his Telugu film ''[[Pournami (2006 film)\|Pournami]]''.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|title=Prabhudeva directs Tamil 'Pokiri' \|work=Cinesouth \|access-date=19 November 2011 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060909040342/http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml \|archive-date=9 September 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/22926.html \|title=Prabhu Deva as a Director in Tamil \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=8 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> The movie was launched on 6 July 2006.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10016.html \|title=Events – 'Pokiri' Movie Launch \|publisher=IndiaGlitz \|date=15 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> Vijay's father SAC conducted special puja at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. On Saturday night, which was the full moon day, an auspicious occasion for the presiding deity there, he spent a full hour before the Lord seeking his blessings. He also prayed at the Sacred Church at Velankanni.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/13-06-06-vijay.html \|title=Tamil movies : Pokiri announced! Vijay's father offers prayers at temples!! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=13 June 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> [[Asin]] was selected, pairing with Vijay for the second time after ''[[Sivakasi (film)\|Sivakasi]]''.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202183000/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2 February 2013 \|title=Asin in 'Pokiri' remake! \|publisher=[[Sify]] \|date=21 January 2006 \|access-date=22 January 2011}}</ref>

	The first day of shoot for the film was held at the new Pillayar Kovil at AVM studios, with various dignitaries gracing the occasion. Vijay's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar gave the clap for the first shot. The first scene shot was with Asin and Vijay, the lead pair in the film, in an elevator that was specially designed for the film. Principal photography was completed in late November. <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-01/06-07-06-pokiri.html \|title=Tamil movies : Vijay's Pokkiri sold at record price! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=6 July 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref>		The first day of shoot for the film was held at the new Pillayar Kovil at AVM studios, with various dignitaries gracing the occasion. Vijay's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar gave the clap for the first shot. The first scene shot was with Asin and Vijay, the lead pair in the film, in an elevator that was specially designed for the film. Principal photography was completed in late November.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-01/06-07-06-pokiri.html \|title=Tamil movies : Vijay's Pokkiri sold at record price! \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=6 July 2006 \|access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref>

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| name = Pokkiri
| image = Pokkiri poster.jpg
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = [[Prabhu Deva]]
| writer = V. Prabhakar <small>(dialogues)</small>
| screenplay = Prabhu Deva
| story = [[Puri Jagannadh]]
| based_on = ''[[Pokiri]]'' (Telugu)
| starring = [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]<br />[[Asin]]<br />[[Prakash Raj]]
| producer = S.Sathyaramamoorthy
| cinematography = [[Nirav Shah]]
| music = [[Mani Sharma]]
| editing = [[Kola Bhaskar]]
| studio = Kanagarathna Movies
| distributor = [[Aascar Films]]
| released = 12 January 2007
| runtime = 165 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| gross = {{INR}}75 crore<ref>{{cite web | title=Pokkiri collects 75 crore domestically | website=Entertainment News | date=2 June 2020 | url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/old-video-stating-vijays-pokkiri-crossed-box-office-record-of-rajinikanthis-chandramukhi-goes-viral/600371 | access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>
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'''''Pokkiri''''' ({{translation|Rogue}}) is a 2007 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Prabhu Deva]]. It is the Tamil remake of the 2006 [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language film ''[[Pokiri]]''. The film stars [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Asin]] with [[Prakash Raj]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[Mukesh Tiwari]], [[Vadivelu]], [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] and [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] playing supporting roles. [[Mumaith Khan]] and [[Prabhu Deva]] make guest appearances. [[Nirav Shah]] handled cinematography while [[Kola Bhaskar]] was the film's editor. Filming took place in India and Australia.

Set in Chennai, the film revolves around a thug willing to do anything for the sake of money, including killing. His killer instincts help him win the attention of two rival gangs, out of which he joins one and helps its members finish off their rivals. On the other hand, he also attempts to save his girlfriend, who disapproves of his violent behavior, from a corrupt cop hellbent on marrying her against her will.

The film was released theatrically on 12 January 2007 and received praise for its action sequences, humor and songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14371890&cid=2408|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070323223820/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14371890&cid=2408|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-03-23|title="Pokkiri is turning out to be my biggest hit": Vijay|website=[[Sify.com]]}}</ref> It became a commercial success, running for more than 200 days at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-7-vijay-movies-south/20140623.htm#5|title=The Top 7 Vijay Movies - Pokkiri|website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> The film also had a [[Blu-ray]] release in [[United Kingdom]] on 21 June 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Pokkiri-Blu-ray/5972/|title=Pokkiri Blu-ray Release Date June 21, 2009 (United Kingdom)|website=Blu-ray.com}}</ref> In 2019, the film also had a limited re-release on the occasion of Vijay's birthday.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/actor-vijays-films-to-be-re-released-in-many-theatres-across-kerala-as-throwback.html|title=Actor Vijay's films to be re-released in many theatres across Kerala as throwback|website=Behindwoods}}</ref>

==Plot==
The city of [[Chennai]] is rife with the nefarious activities of [[Mafia Raj|land mafia]]. There are two rival gangs: one under Ali Bhai ([[Prakash Raj]], who resides in [[Dubai]] and controls his India operations through his brothers Guru ([[Vincent Asokan]]) and Korattur Logu ([[Subbaraju]]) as well as his girlfriend Mona ([[Brinda Parekh]]); and another operated by a local goon named Narasimhan ([[Anandaraj]]). They threaten builders and landowners into giving them protection money or property through force, extortion, or murder. Mohammed Maideen Khan [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] ([[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]]) takes charge as the new Police Commissioner of Chennai and starts cracking down on crime.

Tamizh ([[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]), a thug, is abducted by Logu and his henchmen. Tamizh has taken a contract from Narasimhan to beat up Logu, which he does. However, Guru and Mona invite Tamizh to join their gang. Tamizh declines stating that he does not work for any gang, but is ready to do anything for money. Meanwhile, Tamizh falls in love with Shruthi ([[Asin]]), a aerobic teacher, when he visits his friend Saravanan's [[aerobics]] class, but she mistakes him for a pervert. Shruthi lives with her widowed mother Lakshmi and younger brother Pappu. Body Soda ([[Vadivelu]]), a bogus [[Kung fu (term)|kung fu]] master, lives above Shruthi's house and frequently, albeit comically and unsuccessfully, tries to convince her to marry him. Govindan ([[Mukesh Tiwari]]) is a corrupt police inspector in the colony where Tamizh and Shruthi live and is on Ali Bhai's payroll. He lusts for Shruthi and decides to make her his [[Mistress (lover)|mistress]], even after she rejects him multiple times.

Tamizh's first assignment with Ali Bhai's gang is to kill a member of Narasimhan's gang. However, police show up at the spot where Tamizh and the other gangsters are waiting. Tamizh engages the cops long enough for the others to finish the task and flee. He also helps Shruthi escape from Govindan. She is impressed by his kindness, and a friendship soon blossoms between the two, leading to the development of unspoken romantic feelings for each other. When Shruthi tries to express her feelings to Tamizh, they are attacked by members of Narasimhan's gang, whom Tamizh finishes off. Shruthi is shocked to learn that Tamizh is a gangster with no qualms about killing people. Later, Govindan arranges for some thugs to pretend to rape Shruthi so that no decent family will want to take her as their daughter-in-law, as a result of which with no other option, Shruthi and Lakshmi will accept his demands. Tamizh learns of this and thrashes Govindan incognito. After much ado and mental anguish, Shruthi accepts Tamizh's love.

Soon, Guru is found dead, presumably killed by Narasimhan in retaliation against the death of his gang members at the hands of Tamizh earlier, which forces Ali Bhai to come to Chennai from Dubai and kill Narasimhan. He also meets Tamizh to discuss the killing of a minister by blowing up a school. Tamizh disagrees with Ali Bhai's method as it would involve killing innocents including women and children. In the middle of their argument, the police raids the club and arrests Ali Bhai. His gang members retaliate by kidnapping Maidenn's daughter, drugging her, and creating a lewd video of her which they threaten to release to the media if Ali Bhai is not released, forcing the embattled commissioner to release Ali Bhai. However, in her drugged state, Maideen's daughter reveals that her father had placed an undercover officer as a [[Mole (espionage)|mole]] in Ali Bhai's gang.

The gang members find out that an IPS police officer by the name of Satyamoorthy, the son of a retired police inspector Shanmugavel, has gone undercover to finish off the underworld mafia gangs and is now a part of their gang. Ali Bhai kills Saravanan, believing he is Satyamoorthy. However, it is revealed that Saravanan was actually Shanmugavel's adopted son. Ali Bhai then kills Shanmugavel to lure the real Satyamoorthy. When Satyamoorthy actually turns up, everyone, especially Shruthi and Govindan, are shocked to see that he is Tamizh. Satyamoorthy had gone undercover by posing himself as a criminal. It is further revealed that Satyamoorthy was the one who killed Guru and not Narasimhan. He killed Guru under the Commissioner's direction.

After Shanmugavel and Saravanan's funerals, Satyamoorthy forces Govindan to call Ali Bhai to find out his location, which is Binny Mills. He goes there and starts to eliminate Ali Bhai's gang members one by one, rescuing the commissioner's daughter in the process. In a final confrontation, Satyamoorthy kills Ali Bhai by slashing his throat with a broken glass window, following which he kills Govindan as well by shooting him.

==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Satyamoorthy IPS, the undercover Assistant Commissioner of Police (Tamizh) . He is Shanmugavel's biological son and an undercover police officer.
* [[Asin]] as Shruthi, Tamizh's love interest
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Ali Bhai, the international mafia don
* [[Mukesh Tiwari]] as Inspector L. Govindan
* [[Vadivelu]] as Body Soda
* [[Napoleon (actor)|Napoleon]] as Mohammed Maideen Khan IPS, Commissioner of Chennai city
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Shanmugavel, Tamizh's biological father and Saravana's adopted father
* [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] as Saravana, Shanmugavel's adopted son and Tamizh's friend
* [[Anandaraj]] as Narasimman
* [[Vincent Asokan]] as Guru
* [[Subbaraju]] as Korattur Logu
* [[Master Bharath]] as Pappu
* [[Sriranjini (Tamil actress)|Sriranjini]] as Lakshmi
* [[Ajay Rathnam]] as Assistant commissioner
* [[Brinda Parekh]] as Mona, Ali Bhai's girlfriend
* [[G. V. Sudhakar Naidu]] as Das
* [[Dhamu]] as Juice Shop Owner
* [[Vaiyapuri]] as Tamizh's friend
* [[Karate Raja]] as Tamizh's friend
* [[Rekha (South Indian actress)|Rekha]] as Mrs. Mohammed Maideen Khan
* [[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] as Elevator Operator
* [[King Kong (actor)|King Kong]] as Lorry Driver
* [[Scissor Manohar]] as Colony Member
* [[Besant Ravi]] as Ali Bhai's henchman
* Soundhar as Veluchamy
* [[Sampath Ram]] as Narasimman's henchman
* Japan Kumar as Kannayiram
* G. K. as Vishwanath
* Bobby as Thamba
* [[Mumaith Khan]] (special appearance in the song "En Chella Peru Apple")
* [[Sridhar (choreographer)|Sridhar]] (special appearance in the song "En Chella Peru Apple")
* Ashok Raja (special appearance in the song "Aadungada Yennai Suththi")
* [[Prabhu Deva]] (special appearance in the song "Aadungada Yennai Suththi")<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/humoursatire/44874--2|title=7 1/2, காமெடி காலனி|language=ta|website=Vikatan}}</ref>
{{colend}}

==Production==
After his film ''[[Aathi]]'' in January 2006, for nearly six months Vijay was listening to stories, but none had appealed; he was supposed to do a Tamil Remake of Dharani's ''Bangaram'', until that film's failure made him look at other options.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/13slid2.htm rediff.com: Vijay and Asin sizzle in Pokiri]. Specials.rediff.com (13 July 2006). Retrieved on 5 February 2017.</ref> That's when he got to watch the Telugu ''[[Pokiri]]'' – he felt that it would work.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071109234810/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/01/26/stories/2007012600230100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 November 2007 |title=Friday Review Chennai : Scaling heights with 'Pokkiri' |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 January 2007 |access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> After difficulty in finding directors, Prabhudeva was selected as director, directing his first film in Tamil after the failure of his Telugu film ''[[Pournami (2006 film)|Pournami]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml |title=Prabhudeva directs Tamil 'Pokiri' |work=Cinesouth |access-date=19 November 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060909040342/http://telugu.cinesouth.com/english/masala/hotnews/new/17052006-2.shtml |archive-date=9 September 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/22926.html |title=Prabhu Deva as a Director in Tamil |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=8 June 2006 |access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> The movie was launched on 6 July 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10016.html |title=Events – 'Pokiri' Movie Launch |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=15 June 2006 |access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> Vijay's father SAC conducted special puja at the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple in Tiruvannamalai. On Saturday night, which was the full moon day, an auspicious occasion for the presiding deity there, he spent a full hour before the Lord seeking his blessings. He also prayed at the Sacred Church at Velankanni.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-06-02/13-06-06-vijay.html |title=Tamil movies : Pokiri announced! Vijay's father offers prayers at temples!! |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=13 June 2006 |access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref> [[Asin]] was selected, pairing with Vijay for the second time after ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202183000/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14208642 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 February 2013 |title=Asin in 'Pokiri' remake! |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=21 January 2006 |access-date=22 January 2011}}</ref>

The first day of shoot for the film was held at the new Pillayar Kovil at AVM studios, with various dignitaries gracing the occasion. Vijay's mother Shobha Chandrasekhar gave the clap for the first shot. The first scene shot was with Asin and Vijay, the lead pair in the film, in an elevator that was specially designed for the film. Principal photography was completed in late November. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/july-06-01/06-07-06-pokiri.html |title=Tamil movies : Vijay's Pokkiri sold at record price! |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=6 July 2006 |access-date=22 November 2011}}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The soundtrack has 8 songs composed by [[Mani Sharma]]. Two of the songs from the original Telugu version were retained and remade in Tamil. The soundtrack also features a remix of the song "Vasantha Mullai" from ''[[Sarangadhara (1958 film)|Sarangadhara]]'' (1958).<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.chennaimirror.com/news/Home/061206/TopStories_8.html |title='Vasantha Mullai' song recreated for Pokkiri |date=6 December 2006 |work=Chennai Mirror |access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Srinivas |first1=Saraswathy |title=Pokkiri has racy music |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/pokkiri/20061218.htm |access-date=25 February 2021 |work=Rediff |date=18 December 2006 |language=en}}</ref>

{{Infobox album
| name = Pokkiri
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Mani Sharma]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = <div style="white-space: nowrap;">15 December 2006 (India)</div>
| recorded =2006
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 34:27
| label = Five Star Audio
| producer = [[Mani Sharma]]
| prev_title = [[Ashok (film)|Ashok]]
| prev_year = 2006
| next_title = [[Yogi]]
| next_year = 2007
}}
{| class="wikitable" style="width:70%;"
! Song !! Artist(s) !! Length !! Lyrics
|-
| "Dole Dole Than" || [[Ranjith (Singer)|Ranjith]], [[Suchitra]] || 4:43|| [[Pa. Vijay]]
|-
| "Aadungada Yennai Suththi" || Naveen || 4:29 || [[Kabilan (Lyricist)|Kabilan]]
|-
| "Nee Mutham Ondru" || Ranjith, [[Swetha Mohan]] || 4:52 || Pa. Vijay
|-
| "Mambazhamam Mambazham" || [[Shankar Mahadevan]], Ganga || 4:41 || [[Snehan]]
|-
| "En Chella Peru Apple" || [[A. V. Ramanan]], Suchitra || 4:35 || Pa. Vijay
|-
| "Vasantha Mullai" || [[Rahul Nambiar]], Krishnamoorthy || 4:19 || [[Na. Muthukumar]]
|-
| "Nee Mutham Ondru" (Remix) || Ranjith, Shweta Mohan || 4:12 || Pa. Vijay
|-
| "Pokkiri Theme" || [[Mani Sharma]] || 2:36 ||
|}

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]. The film was given a "U/A" certificate by the [[Indian Censor Board]] and released on 12 January 2007 at the festival of [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] weekend, alongside [[Ajith Kumar|Ajith]]'s ''[[Aalwar]]'' and [[Vishal Krishna|Vishal]]'s ''[[Thaamirabharani]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/28555.html|publisher=Indiaglitz|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref> The USA's premiere happened on 11 January 2007, a day before its worldwide release.The film grossed {{INR}}6.1 crore in Tamil Nadu in opening week from 142 screens.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Topten/top10Movies/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-1.html|publisher=Behindwoods|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Pokkiri Tamilnadu collection|url=http://www.screendaily.com/malaysian-box-office-hits-all-time-high-of-100m/4037013.article|publisher=screendaily|access-date=11 February 2012}}</ref>

===Critical reception===
M Suganth of [[The Times of India]] gave the film a rating of 3/5, saying "constant stream of laughs in the second half make up for a first half full of yawns".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Suganth |first1=M |title=Pokkiri Raja Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Pokkiri Raja by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pokkiri-raja/movie-review/51264981.cms |access-date=24 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=16 April 2016}}</ref>
[[Sify]] said that the film was "enjoyable while it lasts".<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review:Nanban|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/pokkiri-review-tamil-14369041.html|publisher=Sify.com|access-date=12 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140123061956/http://www.sify.com/movies/pokkiri-review-tamil-14369041.html|archive-date=23 January 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Indiaglitz stated that Vijay stole the show with his "typical 'Vijayisms' (action, humor and punch dialogues)" and that the show was "action-packed entertainer".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/8570.html Pokkiri – Action aplenty] Indiaglitz 15 January 2007</ref> Behindwoods review felt that Vadivelu and Prakash Raj's performances were lackluster, and stated that Raj " might do well to sit back and analyze the roles that he accepts," but concluded that the movie overall "packs a punch."<ref>{{cite web |title=Tamil movie : Pokkiri Review |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-05/pokkiri-review.html |access-date=25 February 2021 |work=BehindWoods}}</ref> [[Rediff.com]] gave the movie two stars, stating "there's nothing more tedious than a badly made remake."<ref>{{cite news |title=Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm |access-date=25 February 2021 |work=www.rediff.com |date=15 January 2007}}</ref> Nowrunning.com stated that "''Pokkiri'' is attractively packaged and presented".<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review:Pokkiri|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/3230/tamil/pokkiri/1020/review.htm |access-date=12 January 2012}}</ref> [[Oneindia.in]] stated that "''Pokkiri'' is a full length action movie of Vijay."<ref>{{cite web|title=Movie Review:Pokkiri|url=http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-review/4451/pokiri.html|publisher=Oneindia.in|access-date=12 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120404060039/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/movie-review/4451/pokiri.html|archive-date=4 April 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Box office===
The film was commercial success and ran over 200 days in [[Tamil Nadu]],.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-7-vijay-movies-south/20140623.htm#5|title=Looking at Vijay's TOP 7 landmark films|work=[[Rediff]]|date=23 June 2014}}</ref> The film completed a 50-day run in 146 centres and a 100-day run in 60 centres. The film completed a 175-day run in 15 centres, and a 275-day run at one theatre.100 days in one centre at [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Tamil-movies-big-grossers-in-State/article14779630.ece|title=Tamil movies big grossers in State|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=19 June 2007}}</ref> The film was the highest grossing Tamil film at that time in Kerala box office, beating the previous record of [[Anniyan]] film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/tracing-vijays-exponentially-increasing-box-office-dominance-over-the-years-in-tamil-nadu-kerala-and-overseas-6863121.html|title=Tracing Vijay's exponentially increasing box office dominance over the years in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and overseas|work=[[Firstpost]]|date=22 June 2019|author=MK Surendhar}}</ref>

===Awards===
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2021}}
{| class="wikitable"
! Award
! Category
! Recipient
! Result
! Ref
|-
|rowspan="9"|[[Vijay Awards]]
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Film|Favourite Film]]
|Singanamala Ramesh
|{{won}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Director|Favourite Director]]
|[[Prabhu Deva]]
|{{won}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Entertainer of the Year|Entertainer of the Year]]
|[[Joseph Vijay|Vijay]]
|{{won}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Hero|Favourite Hero]]
|Vijay
|{{Nominated}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine|Favourite Heroine]]
|[[Asin]]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
|Asin
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Best Villain|Best Villain]]
|[[Prakash Raj]]
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Best Choreographer|Best Choreographer]]
|[[Dinesh Kumar (choreographer)|Dinesh]]<br>("Vasantha Mullai")
|{{won}}
|
|-
|[[Vijay Award for Best Stunt Director|Best Stunt Director]]
|Fefsi Vijaan
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|rowspan="2"|[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil)|Best Actor]]
|Vijay
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|[[Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)|Best Actress]]
|Asin
|{{nom}}
|
|-
|rowspan="1"|[[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]]
|Best Comedian - Male
|[[Vadivelu]]
|{{won}}
|
|}

== Remakes ==
The original [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film ''Pokiri'', directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]], was remade in several other languages and still found success in the respective regional cinemas. ''Pokkiri'' is the first remake. The second one was ''[[Wanted (2009 film)|Wanted]]'', the [[Hindi]] version in 2009. Both ''Pokkiri'' and ''Wanted'' were directed by [[Prabhu Deva]]. [[Prakash Raj]] reprises his role as the villain in both the remakes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm|title=Pokkiri: Watch only for Vijay, Asin|work=Rediff.com|first=Shwetha|last=Bhaskar|date=15 January 2007|access-date=3 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503082623/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2007/jan/15sspokkiri.htm|archive-date=3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Wanted is watchable... casually|work=Rediff.com|author-link=Raja Sen|first=Raja|last=Sen|date=18 September 2009|access-date=3 May 2017|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/18/review-hindi-wanted.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503082801/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/sep/18/review-hindi-wanted.htm|archive-date=3 May 2017}}</ref> After that, a [[Kannada language|Kannada]] version, ''Porki'', directed by M. D. Sridhar, was released on 14 January 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Watch Porki only for Darshan|url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/29/south-kannada-movie-review-porki.htm|access-date=3 May 2017|work=Rediff.com|first=Shruti|last=Indira Lakshminarayan|date=29 January 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503082919/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/jan/29/south-kannada-movie-review-porki.htm|archive-date=3 May 2017}}</ref>

Despite the Hindi remake, the original Telugu film ''Pokiri'', its Tamil remake ''Pokkiri'' and Kannada remake ''Porki'' were dubbed in Hindi as ''Tapori Wanted'', ''Wanted Baghi'' (2013) and ''Main Hoon Wanted'' (2012) respectively.{{citation needed|date=December 2020}}

==Legacy==
A dialogue spoken by Vadivelu in the film, "Vada Poche" became very popular.<ref>{{cite news |title=Filmi dialogues used in everyday lingo |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Filmi-dialogues-used-in-everyday-lingo/articleshow/21859750.cms |access-date=17 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=15 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> The dialogue inspired a comedy show in Sun Music with same name. The dialogue also inspired a song sung by Velmurugan and Powerstar Srinivasan in ''[[Arya Surya]]'' (2013).<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/audio-beat-arya-surya-songs-to-lighten-the-mood/article5079212.ece Audio beat: Arya Surya – Songs to lighten the mood]. The Hindu (31 August 2013). Retrieved on 5 February 2017.</ref> Vijay's dialogue "Oru Vaati Mudivu Panta, Yen Pecha Naane Kekka Maaten" ({{Translation|Once I have made a decision, I won't listen to my own voice}}) became popular.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.suryanfm.in/suryan-stories/thalapathy-vijay-punch-dialogues/|title=Thalapathy Vijay's most iconic punch dialogues|first=Putlocker toda|last=Says|date=23 May 2018}}</ref> Vadivelu's dialogue "Plan Panni Pannanum" ({{Translation|Make a plan and execute it}}) inspired a film [[Plan Panni Pannanum|of the same name]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=C R |first1=Sharanya |title=Rio and Ramya's next takes a cue from Vadivelu's lines |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rio-and-ramyas-next-takes-a-cue-from-vadivelus-lines/articleshow/73203099.cms |access-date=17 February 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=12 January 2020 |language=en}}</ref> The scenes from the film were parodied in ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' as hero being an undercover cop.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/a-special-article-on-the-9th-anniversary-of-the-epic-clash-between-goa-and-thamizh-padam-tamil-news-228429|title=Clash of the spoof boys - 9 years of Goa and Thamizh Padam! - Tamil News|date=29 January 2019|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=8 April 2020}}</ref>

== References ==
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==External links==
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