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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Pokkiri Raja | | name = Pokkiri Raja | ||
| image = Pokkiri Raja.jpg | | image = Pokkiri Raja 2010 poster.jpg | ||
| caption = | | caption = Promotional poster | ||
| director = [[Vysakh]] | | director = [[Vysakh]] | ||
| cinematography = [[Shaji Kumar]] | | cinematography = [[Shaji Kumar]] | ||
| editing = [[Mahesh Narayanan]] | | editing = [[Mahesh Narayanan]] | ||
| writer = [[ | | writer = [[Udaykrishna–Sibi K. Thomas|Udaykrishna<br/>Sibi K. Thomas]] | ||
| starring = | | starring = [[Mammootty]]<br />[[Prithviraj Sukumaran]]<br/>[[Shriya Saran]]<br>[[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]]<br>[[Nedumudi Venu]]<br>[[Vijayaraghavan]]<br>[[Suraj Venjaramoodu]]<br>[[Salim Kumar]]<br>[[Riyaz Khan]] | ||
| producer = [[Tomichan Mulakupadam]] | | producer = [[Tomichan Mulakupadam]] | ||
| music = {{ubl|'''Score'''|C. Rajamani|'''Songs'''|[[Jassie Gift]]}} | | music = {{ubl|'''Score'''|C. Rajamani|'''Songs'''|[[Jassie Gift]]}} | ||
| studio = [[Mulakuppadam Films]] | | studio = [[Mulakuppadam Films]] | ||
| distributor = [[Mulakuppadam Release]] | | distributor = [[Mulakuppadam Release]] | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|5|7| | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|5|7|India}} | ||
| runtime = 165 minutes | | runtime = 165 minutes | ||
| country = | | country = India | ||
| language = | | language = Malayalam | ||
| budget = | | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
| gross = | | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pokkiri Raja''''' ({{translation|Rogue | '''''Pokkiri Raja''''' ({{translation|Rogue King}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Malayalam]]-language [[masala film]] written by [[Udaykrishna–Sibi K. Thomas]] and directed by [[Vysakh]]. The film stars [[Mammootty]] and [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] in the lead role alongside an [[ensemble cast]] of [[Shriya Saran]], [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]], [[Nedumudi Venu]], [[Vijayaraghavan]], [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]], [[Salim Kumar]] and [[Riyaz Khan]]. The film marks the debut of Shriya Saran in [[Malayalam cinema]] and [[Vysakh]]'s directorial debut.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141202010410/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14922183 Shreya debuts in Malayalam]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 20 June 2014.</ref><ref>George, Vijay (17 February 2010) [https://web.archive.org/web/20100221181229/http://beta.thehindu.com/arts/movies/article108148.ece Sriya Saran makes her entry into Mollywood with Pokkiri Raja]. The Hindu.</ref> | ||
''Pokkiri Raja'' was released worldwide on 7 May 2010 to positive reviews from critics and became the [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films#Highest-grossing films by year|highest grossing Malayalam film of 2010]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raja 2: Vysakh to reunite with Mammootty for Pokkiri Raja sequel|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/vysakh-to-reunite-with-mammootty-for-pokkiri-raja-sequel-952717-2017-01-02|access-date=30 April 2025|website=[[India Today]]|date=2 January 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20141202010406/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14935193 Pokkiri Raja released]. Sify.com. Retrieved on 20 June 2014.</ref> and was remade in Hindi as ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]'' and partially in Telugu as ''[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]''. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Raja Pokkiri Raja''. A sequel titled ''[[Madhura Raja]]'' was released on 12 April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mainstream films cut a sorry figure - The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2011/May/23/mainstream-films-cut-a-sorry-figure-255596.html|access-date=28 June 2021|website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=3 May 2012 }}</ref> | |||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
Kunnath Madhavan Nair, a teacher living happily with his two sons, Raja and Surya Narayanan, accidentally kills a boy named Gopi, who belongs to a rival family. Raja takes the blame to save Madhavan. Despite Raja getting released from prison, Madhavan refuses to accept him not knowing about his innocence. Raja leaves for [[Madurai]] and saves the son of the village landlord Maniannan. Due to this, Raja turns into his right-hand and was named as ''Madurai Raja''. | |||
Years later, Raja becomes a powerful gangster called Pokkiri Raja, while Surya is an educated person and is also well known for getting involved in fights. To change his character, Surya is sent to [[Ernakulam]] to his brother-in-law [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Sugunan. At Ernakulam, Surya falls in love with Aswathy, the daughter of [[Police Commissioner|city commissioner]] Rajendra Babu. Sugunan takes advantage of Surya's character and sends him in his uniform to take care of severe police cases. | |||
Meanwhile, Surya follows Aswathy, but is unaware that [[Home Minister]] Kumaran's son Mahendran is also in love with Aswathy. Aswathy hates Surya as she assumes that he is a cop, but she tells him that Rajendra Babu is her step-father and was the person behind her mother's death. Rajendra Babu have left her alive because Mahendran was in love with her. Rajendra Babu and Mahendran learns of Surya and Aswathy's relationship, where they arrests Surya on false charges of smuggling [[narcotics]]. | |||
Rajendra Babu and Mahendran also plan to kill Surya and gives the contract to Raja. At this point, Madhavan leaves for Madurai in search of Raja and asks for his help to rescue Surya. Realizing that Surya is his brother, Raja rescues Surya and warns Rajendra Babu. Raja and Surya crosses many hurdles and manages to defeat Rajendra Babu and Mahendran, but they spare them. The story ends with Surya reuniting with Aswathy, and the two getting married. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
{{ | |||
* [[Mammootty]] as Madhura Raja | {{colbegin}} | ||
* [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Surya Narayanan | * [[Mammootty]] as Kunnath Raja / [[Madurai|Madhura]] Raja (Pokkiri Raja) | ||
* [[ | ** Ashwin as Young Raja | ||
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Kunnath Madhavan Nair | * [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] as Kunnath Surya Narayanan, Raja's brother | ||
* [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as Krishnan | ** [[Jeevan Gopal]] as Young Surya | ||
* [[Shriya Saran]] as Aswathy, Surya's love interest | |||
* [[Nedumudi Venu]] as Kunnath Madhavan Nair, Raja's and Surya's father | |||
* [[Vijayaraghavan (actor)|Vijayaraghavan]] as Kunnath Krishnan Nair, Raja's and Surya's uncle | |||
* [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as [[Commissioner of Police#India|City Police Commissioner]] Rajendra Babu [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] | * [[Siddique (actor)|Siddique]] as [[Commissioner of Police#India|City Police Commissioner]] Rajendra Babu [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] | ||
* [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] 'Idivettu' Sugunan | * [[Riyaz Khan]] as Mahendran, Aswathy's fiancé and Kumaran's son | ||
* [[Suraj Venjaramoodu]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] 'Idivettu' Sugunan.P, Raja's and Surya's brother in law | |||
* [[Salim Kumar]] as Novelist Manoharan Mangalodayam | * [[Salim Kumar]] as Novelist Manoharan Mangalodayam | ||
* [[Charan Raj]] as Maniyannan | * [[Charan Raj]] as Maniyannan | ||
* [[Bindu Panicker]] as Rugmini, | * [[Bindu Panicker]] as Rugmini, Suganan's wife, Raja's and Surya's sister | ||
* [[Thesni Khan]] as Ramani, Manoharan's | * [[Thesni Khan]] as Ramani, Manoharan's wife | ||
* [[Ambika Mohan]] as Raja's and Surya's | * [[Ambika Mohan]] as Lathika, Raja's and Surya's mother | ||
* [[Delhi Ganesh]] as Velu, Raja's assistant | * [[Delhi Ganesh]] as Velu, Raja's assistant | ||
* [[ | * [[Karate Raja]] as Selva, Raja's assistant | ||
* [[ | * [[Santhosh Jogi]] as Sathya, Raja's assistant | ||
* [[Rizabawa]] as Home Minister Kumaran | * [[Rizabawa]] as Home Minister Kumaran | ||
* [[Ponnamma Babu]] as Home Minister's | * [[Ponnamma Babu]] as Home Minister's wife | ||
* [[Anil Murali]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Dinesh | * [[Anil Murali]] as [[Circle Inspector|CI]] Dinesh | ||
* [[Sadiq]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Raveendranath | * [[Sadiq (Indian actor)|Sadiq]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Raveendranath | ||
* [[Urmila Unni]] as Aswathy's | * [[Urmila Unni]] as Aswathy's mother | ||
*[[Arun Cherukavil|Arun]] as Varun | * [[Arun Cherukavil|Arun]] as Varun | ||
* [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Thomas | * [[Kalabhavan Shajohn]] as [[Sub Inspector|SI]] Thomas | ||
* [[Joemon Joshy]] as Gopi | * [[Joemon Joshy]] as Gopi | ||
* [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Thirumeni | * [[Jagannatha Varma]] as Thirumeni | ||
* [[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Poojari | * [[Kozhikode Narayanan Nair]] as Poojari Narayanan | ||
* [[T. P. Madhavan]] as Temple Committee Member | * [[T. P. Madhavan]] as Shivankutty, Temple Committee Member | ||
* [[Dhandapani]] as Parthasarathy | * [[Kadhal Dhandapani]] as Parthasarathy | ||
* [[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] | * [[Abu Salim (actor)|Abu Salim]] as Quotation Vasu | ||
* [[Kalashala Babu]] as Achuthan Nair | * [[Kalashala Babu]] as Achuthan Nair | ||
* [[Kundara Johny]] as Achuthan's | * [[Kundara Johny]] as Sudhakaran, Achuthan's son | ||
* [[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as Achuthan's son | * [[Santhosh (actor)|Santhosh]] as Divakaran, Achuthan's second son | ||
* [[Paravai Muniyamma]] | * [[Paravai Muniyamma]] | ||
* [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] as Unnithan, Varun's brother | |||
* [[Baburaj (actor)|Baburaj]] as Unnithan | * [[Baiju Ezhupunna]] as Chandru, Raja's assistant | ||
*[[Kanya Bharathi]]as Rajendra Babu's wife | * [[Kanya Bharathi]] as Malini, Rajendra Babu's wife | ||
* [[Sasi Kalinga]] as Police officer | * [[Sasi Kalinga]] as Police officer Rakesh Tiwari | ||
* [[Shweta Menon]] in a guest appearance in a song | * [[Shweta Menon]] in a guest appearance in a [[item song]]''Manikyakallin'' | ||
* [[Rachana Maurya]] | * [[Rachana Maurya]] as a [[bar dancer]] ([[Cameo appearance]] in the [[item song]] "Chenthengil Ponnilaneeru")<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.friendspire.com/people/Rachana-Maurya/1422286|title=Friendspire: Stop Searching. Start Finding}}</ref> | ||
{{colend}} | {{colend}} | ||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
The film was launched by [[Mammootty]] with the absence of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Shriya Saran]] at [[Changanassery]] on 30 December 2009. Veteran director [[ | The film was launched by [[Mammootty]] with the absence of [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] and [[Shriya Saran]] at [[Changanassery]] on 30 December 2009. Veteran director [[Joshiy]] lighted the ceremonial lamp at the function. Shooting of the film began on 11 January 2010 at various locations in [[Kollengode, Palakkad|Kollengode]], [[Chittur-Thathamangalam|Chittur]], [[Pollachi]], [[Ottapalam]] and [[Ernakulam]]. Prithviraj's song 'Manikyakallin Mukkuticharhtum' song was first shot. The shooting completed within 50 days with a production cost around 5 crores and distribution works started in April. Audio was launched in April at Ernakulam. The dubbing of the film was happen at Kochi. A song was planned to shoot at London featuring the lead pair Prithviraj and Saran but had to cancelled because of volcanic ash from london has stopped the airport from fly in or out any flight.<ref>{{cite web|author=Pillai, Sreedhar |date=20 April 2010 |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Volcanic-ash-causes-jitters-in-Kollywood/articleshow/5832055.cms |title=Volcanic ash causes jitters in Kollywood! |work=The times of india}}</ref> Saran was stranded with [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] at London while shooting for their film ''[[Chikku Bukku]]''.<ref>{{cite web |date=20 April 2010 |url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14939002 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707072937/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14939002 |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 July 2015 |title=Volcanic ash causes delay in Kollywood!Hindi version of the movie is Boss(Akshay Kumar)|website=Sifymovies}}</ref> | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The music is composed by [[Jassie Gift]] and Theme music by Rajamani. The album contains 6 songs. The songs will be featured throughout the film except the other version of Ketile Kettile song. [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri|Kaithapram]] contributed the lyrics. This audio was released on 8 April 2010. | The music is composed by [[Jassie Gift]] and Theme music by Rajamani. The album contains 6 songs. The songs will be featured throughout the film except the other version of Ketile Kettile song. [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri|Kaithapram]] contributed the lyrics. This audio was released on 8 April 2010. | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| extra_column = Singer(s) | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| all_lyrics = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri|Kaithapram]] | | all_lyrics = [[Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri|Kaithapram]] | ||
| title1 = Manikinavain | extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[Sujatha Mohan]] | length1 = 3:12 | | title1 = Manikinavain | ||
| title2 = Kettille, Kettille | extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], Rijiya, Anwar Sadat | | extra1 = [[K. J. Yesudas]], [[Sujatha Mohan]] | ||
| title3 = Manickya Kallil | extra3 = [[Jassie Gift]], [[Malathy Lakshman|Malathy]], [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]] | length3 = 4:00 | | length1 = 3:12 | ||
| title4 = Chenthengil Ponnilaneeru | extra4 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], Anwar Sadat, [[Suchitra]] | | title2 = Kettille, Kettille | ||
| extra2 = [[Vijay Yesudas]], [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], Rijiya Riyas, Anwar Sadat | |||
| length2 = 3:25 | |||
| title3 = Manickya Kallil | |||
| extra3 = [[Jassie Gift]], [[Malathy Lakshman|Malathy]], [[Ananthu (singer)|Ananthu]] | |||
| length3 = 4:00 | |||
| title4 = Chenthengil Ponnilaneeru | |||
| extra4 = [[Ranjith (singer)|Ranjith]], Anwar Sadat, [[Suchitra]] | |||
| length4 = 3:50 | |||
| title5 = Pokkiri Raja Theme | | title5 = Pokkiri Raja Theme | ||
| title6 = | extra6 = Rajamani, Chorus | | title6 = | ||
| extra6 = Rajamani, Chorus | |||
}} | }} | ||
== | ==Release== | ||
The film was released in 110 screens in India. | |||
==Reception== | |||
===Box office=== | |||
The film was made on a budget of ₹4.25 crore and collected around ₹20.5 crore at the Kerala box office.<ref name="BBO">{{cite news|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/pokkiri-raja-rules-boxoffice/637040/ |title=Pokkiri Raja rules box-office |access-date=2 February 2011|date=25 June 2010 |author=Unni R. Nair|newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://m.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/uae-first-to-get-glimpse-of-mammootty-starrer-madhura-raja|title=UAE first to get glimpse of Mammootty-starrer Madhura Raja|work=[[The Khaleej Times]]|date=4 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2016/thoppil-joppan-box-office-will-the-movie-be-mammootty-s-top-grosser-244178.html|title=Thoppil Joppan Box Office: Will The Movie Be Mammootty's Highest Grosser?|work=Filmibeat|date=12 October 2016}}</ref> The film became a major commercial success and was the [[List of highest-grossing Malayalam films#Highest-grossing films by year|highest grossing Malayalam film of 2010]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=pl4qW2aadbihh|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121043518/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=pl4qW2aadbihh|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 November 2016|title=Kerala Box-office (May 7-31, 2010)|work=[[Sify]]|date=31 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2016/nov/05/roar-of-the-southern-tigers-1534661.html|title=Roar of the southern tigers|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=5 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article430005.ece?service=print|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160918012909/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/article430005.ece?service=print|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 September 2016|title=Multistarrer era comes to Mollywood|date=5 June 2011|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/akshay-kumar-to-remake-pokkiri-raja/articleshow/14026089.cms|title=Akshay Kumar to remake Pokkiri Raja|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=11 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2011/May/23/mainstream-films-cut-a-sorry-figure-255596.html|title=Mainstream films cut a sorry figure|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=23 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/top-10-malayalam-actors-of-2010-imagegallery-malayalam-km4lKwadegbsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170106041133/http://www.sify.com/movies/top-10-malayalam-actors-of-2010-imagegallery-malayalam-km4lKwadegbsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=6 January 2017|title=Top 10 Malayalam actors of 2010|work=[[Sify]]|date=31 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/after-pulimurugan-vysakh-helm-mammoottys-raja-2-mohanlal-dileep-dulquer-salmaan-movies-lined-710778|title=After Pulimurugan, Vysakh to helm Mammootty's Raja 2; Mohanlal, Dileep and Dulquer Salmaan movies lined up|author=Anu James|work=[[International Business Times]]|date=3 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14953439&cid=14625530|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101205233351/http://sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14953439&cid=14625530|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 December 2010|title=Kerala Box-Office (Aug 1-15)|work=[[Sify]]|date=16 August 2010}}</ref> | |||
=== Critical response === | |||
Paresh C. Palicha of ''[[Rediff.com|Rediff]]'' gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Finally, Pokkiriraja may supposedly achieve the super hit status with the help of the fans. But, for the genuine viewer, it is a disappointment".<ref name="Paresh C Palicha">{{cite web|author=Palicha, Paresh C |date=10 May 2010 |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/may/10/south-malayalam-movie-review-pokkiri-raja.htm |title=Pokkiriraja disappoints |work=rediff.com}}</ref> ''[[Sify.com|Sify]]'' called it "mass masala" and commented as it doesn't have a decent storyline but appreciating the visuals. And said the writers have succeeded in allotting equal importance to both the lead actors. But criticized the lack of logic in the script.<ref name="Moviebuzz">{{cite web|date=10 May 2010 |url=http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14941007&ctid=5&cid=2428 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512160029/http://sify.com/movies/malayalam/review.php?id=14941007&ctid=5&cid=2428 |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 May 2010 |title=Pokkiri Raja |website=Sifymovies}}</ref> | |||
==Sequels== | |||
{{Further|Madhura Raja}} | |||
A sequel-off titled ''[[Madhura Raja]]'' was released on 12 April 2019, which grossed over {{INR}}75 crore at the box office. The third installment of the film has been announced and titled as ''Minister Raja''. | |||
== Remake == | |||
The film was later remade into Hindi as [[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]] and partially in Telugu as ''[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/pokkiri-raja-beats-t-20-record-news-malayalam-kkfq71jcaihsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120213355/http://www.sify.com/movies/pokkiri-raja-beats-t-20-record-news-malayalam-kkfq71jcaihsi.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 November 2016|title=Pokkiri Raja beats T:20 record!|work=[[Sify]]|date=19 May 2010}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | == External links == | ||
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| Pokkiri Raja | |
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 Promotional poster | |
| Directed by | Vysakh |
| Produced by | Tomichan Mulakupadam |
| Written by | Udaykrishna Sibi K. Thomas |
| Starring | Mammootty Prithviraj Sukumaran Shriya Saran Siddique Nedumudi Venu Vijayaraghavan Suraj Venjaramoodu Salim Kumar Riyaz Khan |
| Music by |
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| Cinematography | Shaji Kumar |
| Edited by | Mahesh Narayanan |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Mulakuppadam Release |
Release date |
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Running time | 165 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Pokkiri Raja (transl. Rogue King) is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language masala film written by Udaykrishna–Sibi K. Thomas and directed by Vysakh. The film stars Mammootty and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead role alongside an ensemble cast of Shriya Saran, Siddique, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Salim Kumar and Riyaz Khan. The film marks the debut of Shriya Saran in Malayalam cinema and Vysakh's directorial debut.[1][2]
Pokkiri Raja was released worldwide on 7 May 2010 to positive reviews from critics and became the highest grossing Malayalam film of 2010[3][4] and was remade in Hindi as Boss and partially in Telugu as Bhai. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Raja Pokkiri Raja. A sequel titled Madhura Raja was released on 12 April 2019.[5]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Kunnath Madhavan Nair, a teacher living happily with his two sons, Raja and Surya Narayanan, accidentally kills a boy named Gopi, who belongs to a rival family. Raja takes the blame to save Madhavan. Despite Raja getting released from prison, Madhavan refuses to accept him not knowing about his innocence. Raja leaves for Madurai and saves the son of the village landlord Maniannan. Due to this, Raja turns into his right-hand and was named as Madurai Raja.
Years later, Raja becomes a powerful gangster called Pokkiri Raja, while Surya is an educated person and is also well known for getting involved in fights. To change his character, Surya is sent to Ernakulam to his brother-in-law SI Sugunan. At Ernakulam, Surya falls in love with Aswathy, the daughter of city commissioner Rajendra Babu. Sugunan takes advantage of Surya's character and sends him in his uniform to take care of severe police cases.
Meanwhile, Surya follows Aswathy, but is unaware that Home Minister Kumaran's son Mahendran is also in love with Aswathy. Aswathy hates Surya as she assumes that he is a cop, but she tells him that Rajendra Babu is her step-father and was the person behind her mother's death. Rajendra Babu have left her alive because Mahendran was in love with her. Rajendra Babu and Mahendran learns of Surya and Aswathy's relationship, where they arrests Surya on false charges of smuggling narcotics.
Rajendra Babu and Mahendran also plan to kill Surya and gives the contract to Raja. At this point, Madhavan leaves for Madurai in search of Raja and asks for his help to rescue Surya. Realizing that Surya is his brother, Raja rescues Surya and warns Rajendra Babu. Raja and Surya crosses many hurdles and manages to defeat Rajendra Babu and Mahendran, but they spare them. The story ends with Surya reuniting with Aswathy, and the two getting married.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Mammootty as Kunnath Raja / Madhura Raja (Pokkiri Raja)
- Ashwin as Young Raja
- Prithviraj Sukumaran as Kunnath Surya Narayanan, Raja's brother
- Jeevan Gopal as Young Surya
- Shriya Saran as Aswathy, Surya's love interest
- Nedumudi Venu as Kunnath Madhavan Nair, Raja's and Surya's father
- Vijayaraghavan as Kunnath Krishnan Nair, Raja's and Surya's uncle
- Siddique as City Police Commissioner Rajendra Babu IPS
- Riyaz Khan as Mahendran, Aswathy's fiancé and Kumaran's son
- Suraj Venjaramoodu as SI 'Idivettu' Sugunan.P, Raja's and Surya's brother in law
- Salim Kumar as Novelist Manoharan Mangalodayam
- Charan Raj as Maniyannan
- Bindu Panicker as Rugmini, Suganan's wife, Raja's and Surya's sister
- Thesni Khan as Ramani, Manoharan's wife
- Ambika Mohan as Lathika, Raja's and Surya's mother
- Delhi Ganesh as Velu, Raja's assistant
- Karate Raja as Selva, Raja's assistant
- Santhosh Jogi as Sathya, Raja's assistant
- Rizabawa as Home Minister Kumaran
- Ponnamma Babu as Home Minister's wife
- Anil Murali as CI Dinesh
- Sadiq as SI Raveendranath
- Urmila Unni as Aswathy's mother
- Arun as Varun
- Kalabhavan Shajohn as SI Thomas
- Joemon Joshy as Gopi
- Jagannatha Varma as Thirumeni
- Kozhikode Narayanan Nair as Poojari Narayanan
- T. P. Madhavan as Shivankutty, Temple Committee Member
- Kadhal Dhandapani as Parthasarathy
- Abu Salim as Quotation Vasu
- Kalashala Babu as Achuthan Nair
- Kundara Johny as Sudhakaran, Achuthan's son
- Santhosh as Divakaran, Achuthan's second son
- Paravai Muniyamma
- Baburaj as Unnithan, Varun's brother
- Baiju Ezhupunna as Chandru, Raja's assistant
- Kanya Bharathi as Malini, Rajendra Babu's wife
- Sasi Kalinga as Police officer Rakesh Tiwari
- Shweta Menon in a guest appearance in a item songManikyakallin
- Rachana Maurya as a bar dancer (Cameo appearance in the item song "Chenthengil Ponnilaneeru")[6]
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was launched by Mammootty with the absence of Prithviraj and Shriya Saran at Changanassery on 30 December 2009. Veteran director Joshiy lighted the ceremonial lamp at the function. Shooting of the film began on 11 January 2010 at various locations in Kollengode, Chittur, Pollachi, Ottapalam and Ernakulam. Prithviraj's song 'Manikyakallin Mukkuticharhtum' song was first shot. The shooting completed within 50 days with a production cost around 5 crores and distribution works started in April. Audio was launched in April at Ernakulam. The dubbing of the film was happen at Kochi. A song was planned to shoot at London featuring the lead pair Prithviraj and Saran but had to cancelled because of volcanic ash from london has stopped the airport from fly in or out any flight.[7] Saran was stranded with Arya at London while shooting for their film Chikku Bukku.[8]
Music[edit | edit source]
The music is composed by Jassie Gift and Theme music by Rajamani. The album contains 6 songs. The songs will be featured throughout the film except the other version of Ketile Kettile song. Kaithapram contributed the lyrics. This audio was released on 8 April 2010.
All lyrics are written by Kaithapram.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Manikinavain" | K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan | 3:12 |
| 2. | "Kettille, Kettille" | Vijay Yesudas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Rijiya Riyas, Anwar Sadat | 3:25 |
| 3. | "Manickya Kallil" | Jassie Gift, Malathy, Ananthu | 4:00 |
| 4. | "Chenthengil Ponnilaneeru" | Ranjith, Anwar Sadat, Suchitra | 3:50 |
| 5. | "Pokkiri Raja Theme" | ||
| 6. | Untitled | Rajamani, Chorus |
Release[edit | edit source]
The film was released in 110 screens in India.
Reception[edit | edit source]
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film was made on a budget of ₹4.25 crore and collected around ₹20.5 crore at the Kerala box office.[9][10][11] The film became a major commercial success and was the highest grossing Malayalam film of 2010.[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
Critical response[edit | edit source]
Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff gave 2 out of 5 stars and wrote "Finally, Pokkiriraja may supposedly achieve the super hit status with the help of the fans. But, for the genuine viewer, it is a disappointment".[20] Sify called it "mass masala" and commented as it doesn't have a decent storyline but appreciating the visuals. And said the writers have succeeded in allotting equal importance to both the lead actors. But criticized the lack of logic in the script.[21]
Sequels[edit | edit source]
A sequel-off titled Madhura Raja was released on 12 April 2019, which grossed over ₹75 crore at the box office. The third installment of the film has been announced and titled as Minister Raja.
Remake[edit | edit source]
The film was later remade into Hindi as Boss and partially in Telugu as Bhai.[22]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Shreya debuts in Malayalam. Sify.com. Retrieved on 20 June 2014.
- ↑ George, Vijay (17 February 2010) Sriya Saran makes her entry into Mollywood with Pokkiri Raja. The Hindu.
- ↑ "Raja 2: Vysakh to reunite with Mammootty for Pokkiri Raja sequel". India Today. 2 January 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ↑ Pokkiri Raja released. Sify.com. Retrieved on 20 June 2014.
- ↑ "Mainstream films cut a sorry figure - The New Indian Express". The New Indian Express. 3 May 2012. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ↑ "Friendspire: Stop Searching. Start Finding".
- ↑ Pillai, Sreedhar (20 April 2010). "Volcanic ash causes jitters in Kollywood!". The times of india.
- ↑ "Volcanic ash causes delay in Kollywood!Hindi version of the movie is Boss(Akshay Kumar)". Sifymovies. 20 April 2010. Archived from the original on 7 July 2015.
- ↑ Unni R. Nair (25 June 2010). "Pokkiri Raja rules box-office". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2 February 2011.
- ↑ "UAE first to get glimpse of Mammootty-starrer Madhura Raja". The Khaleej Times. 4 April 2019.
- ↑ "Thoppil Joppan Box Office: Will The Movie Be Mammootty's Highest Grosser?". Filmibeat. 12 October 2016.
- ↑ "Kerala Box-office (May 7-31, 2010)". Sify. 31 May 2010. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016.
- ↑ "Roar of the southern tigers". The New Indian Express. 5 November 2016.
- ↑ "Multistarrer era comes to Mollywood". The New Indian Express. 5 June 2011. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016.
- ↑ "Akshay Kumar to remake Pokkiri Raja". The Times of India. 11 June 2012.
- ↑ "Mainstream films cut a sorry figure". The New Indian Express. 23 May 2011.
- ↑ "Top 10 Malayalam actors of 2010". Sify. 31 December 2010. Archived from the original on 6 January 2017.
- ↑ Anu James (3 January 2017). "After Pulimurugan, Vysakh to helm Mammootty's Raja 2; Mohanlal, Dileep and Dulquer Salmaan movies lined up". International Business Times.
- ↑ "Kerala Box-Office (Aug 1-15)". Sify. 16 August 2010. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010.
- ↑ Palicha, Paresh C (10 May 2010). "Pokkiriraja disappoints". rediff.com.
- ↑ "Pokkiri Raja". Sifymovies. 10 May 2010. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010.
- ↑ "Pokkiri Raja beats T:20 record!". Sify. 19 May 2010. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Pokkiri Raja on IMDb