Pokkiri Raja (2010 film)

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Pokkiri Raja
File:Pokkiri Raja.jpg
Fan made poster
Directed byVysakh
Produced byTomichan Mulakupadam
Written byUdayakrishna
Siby K. Thomas
Starring
Music by
CinematographyShaji Kumar
Edited byMahesh Narayanan
Production
company
Distributed byMulakuppadam Release
Release date
  • 7 May 2010 (2010-05-07) (India)
Running time
165 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam
Budget₹4.25 crore[1]
Box officeest. ₹16.5 crore[1]

Pokkiri Raja (transl. Rogue king) is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language action film written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by debutante Vysakh and starring Mammootty and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The supporting cast include Shriya Saran, Siddique, Nedumudi Venu, Vijayaraghavan, Salim Kumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Riyaz Khan. The score was composed by C. Rajamani with songs composed by Jassie Gift. Despite getting mixed reviews from critics this film was commercial success at box office. The film marked the debut of Shriya Saran in Malayalam cinema.[2][3][4]

The film was released on 7 May 2010 in Kerala.[5] It was remade in Hindi as Boss & Telugu film Bhai was loosely based on this film. The film was dubbed and released in Tamil as Raja Pokkiri Raja. A spin-off named Madhura Raja released on 12 April 2019. The film was a major commercial success and the highest grossing malayalam film of the year 2010.[6]

Plot[edit]

The film revolves around the life of Madhavan (Nedumudi Venu). The film begins with Madhavan's elder son Raja being arrested for killing a boy belonging to their opposite family, but it is also shown that the murder was by mistakenly done by Madhavan himself, but Raja had taken up the blame. Even after he comes out of the jail, Madhavan refuses to accept him not knowing that Raja was innocent. Raja then reaches Madurai and there, he saves the life of the son of Maniannan (Charan Raj), the village landlord. Then Raja turns into his right hand and was names as Madurai Raja. Years later, a grown up Raja is now being called as Pokkiri Raja (Mammooty), a fearsome kingpin. Meanwhile, Surya (Prithviraj Sukumaran), Madhavan's younger son is a young, energetic, educated guy well known for his rowdyism in the village. To change his character, he is sent to Ernakulam to his brother-in-law Sugunan (Suraj Venjaramoodu) , who is a scaredy-cat. There, he falls in love with Aswathy (Shriya Saran), the daughter of Rajendra Babu (Siddique (actor)), the City Police Commisioner. Sugunan takes advantage of Surya's character and sends him in his uniform to take care of some severe police cases. Meanwhile, Home Minister's son Mahendran (Riyaz Khan) is also behind Aswathy. First Aswathy shows hatred for Surya, thinking he is a police officer. Later she tells to him that Rajendra Babu is not her real father but her step-father. And he killed her mother, and have left her alive because Mahendran is having a liking to her. Rajendran and Mahendran comes to know about Surya's and Aswathy's relationship and arrests him for false drug cases. He plan to kill Surya and gives the contract to Raja. At this point, Madhavan goes to Madurai in search of his elder son (which is again Raja) who left for Madurai 10 years back, and asks for his help to rescue his younger son Surya. After realising that Surya is his brother, Raja rescues Surya and opens up to Rajendran that Surya is his brother. The rest of the story is how Raja will defeat Rajendran and Mahendran but spare their life and Surya unite with Aswathy.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

The film was launched by Mammootty with the absence of Prithviraj and Shriya Saran at Changanassery on 30 December 2009. Veteran director Joshi lighted the ceremonial lamp at the function.[7] Shooting of the film began on 11 January 2010 at various locations in Pollachi and Ernakulam.[8] 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.[9] A song was planned to shoot at London featuring the lead pair Prithviraj and Shriya Saran but had to canceled because of volcanic ash from london has stopped the airport from fly in or out any flight.[10] While actress Shriya Saran get stranded with Tamil actor Arya at London while shooting for their film Chikku Bukku.[11]

Release[edit]

The film got released in 110 screens in India, with 90 of it in Kerala. It was later remade into hindi as Boss starring Akshay Kumar.[12]

Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

Indiaglitz.com reviewed it as a "masala fiesta" and commented that the cinematography and editing are the main highlights of the film, also said "Vysakh as a debutant director has made a decent entertainer and the young man is definitely destined to go places in mainstream Malayalam cinema".[13] Paresh C. Palicha of Rediff.com onelined as "Pokkiriraja disappoints" and rated 2/5 stars, he criticize the script does not care for logic or storytelling. But Prithviraj packaged as a wholesome entertainer does not disappoint. And concluded "Pokkiriraja may supposedly achieve the super hit status with the help of the fans. But, for the genuine viewer, it is a disappointment".[14] Sify.com 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.[15] Veeyen of Nowrunning.com rated 2/5 stars and heavily criticized the script saying "I just have one simple question to ask. Is it too much to ask for a simple, good story in films?", also said "Pokkiri Raja" is like a fusion of Tamil and Telugu cinema, but sadly of the 80's.[16] Gayathry V. Pillai of One India stated "The movie is somewhat similar to a Tamil film with lots of actions, songs and punch dialogues" and called it a "mass masala entertainer", and criticized the length.[17]

Box office[edit]

The film was made on a budget of ₹4.25 crore, and as of 24 June 2010, the film grossed ₹17 crore at the Kerala box office. [1] The film collected around ₹5 crore and was successful at the UAE box office.[18] The film was major commercial success,[19][20][21][22] and highest grossing Malayalam film of the year 2010.[23][24] The film ran 175 days in theatres.[25][26]

Music[edit]

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.[27]

All lyrics are written by Kaithapram.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Manikinavain"K. J. Yesudas, Sujatha Mohan3:12
2."Kettille, Kettille"Vijay Yesudas, Rijiya, Anwar Sadat3:25
3."Manickya Kallil"Jassie Gift, Malathy, Ananthu4:00
4."Chenthengil Ponnilaneeru"Ranjith, Anwar Sadat, Suchitra, Rijiya3:50
5."Pokkiri Raja Theme"  
6.UntitledRajamani, Chorus 

Spin-off[edit]

A spin-off named Madhura Raja was released on April 12, 2019 which grossed over ₹100 crore from worldwide box office in its final run.[28] The third one of the Raja series has been announced and titled as Minister Raja.[29]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Unni R. Nair (25 June 2010). "Pokkiri Raja rules box-office". The Indian Express. Retrieved 2 February 2011.
  2. ↑ Shreya debuts in malayalam. Sify.com. Retrieved on 20 June 2014.
  3. ↑ Pillai, Gayathry V (3 December 2009). "Shriya to step into Mollywood". Entertainment.oneindia.in. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012.
  4. ↑ George, Vijay (17 February 2010) Sriya Saran makes her entry into Mollywood with Pokkiri Raja. The Hindu.
  5. ↑ Pokkiri Raja released. Sify.com. Retrieved on 20 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "Mainstream films cut a sorry figure - The New Indian Express". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  7. ↑ "'Pokkiri Raja' Movie Launch". IndiaGlitz. 5 January 2010.
  8. ↑ "Pokkiri Raja – A trendsetter in the cards". IndiaGlitz. 8 April 2010.
  9. ↑ "Prithvi with Shreya in London for 'Pokkiri Raja' song shoot". nowrunning.com. 13 April 2010.
  10. ↑ Pillai, Sreedhar (20 April 2010). "Volcanic ash causes jitters in Kollywood!". The times of india.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "Pokkiri Raja beats T:20 record!". Sify. 19 May 2010. Archived from the original on 20 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Pokkiri Raja – Is a masala fiesta". IndiaGlitz. 10 May 2010.
  14. ↑ Palicha, Paresh C (10 May 2010). "Pokkiriraja disappoints". rediff.com.
  15. ↑ "Pokkiri Raja". sifymovies. 10 May 2010. Archived from the original on 12 May 2010.
  16. ↑ "Pokkiri Raja Review". nowrunning.com. 8 May 2010.
  17. ↑ Pillai, Gayathry V (10 May 2010). "Pokkiri Raja-Movie Review". oneindia.in.
  18. ↑ "UAE first to get glimpse of Mammootty-starrer Madhura Raja". The Khaleej Times. 4 April 2019.
  19. ↑ "Kerala Box-office (May 7-31, 2010)". Sify. 31 May 2010. Archived from the original on 21 November 2016.
  20. ↑ "Roar of the southern tigers". The New Indian Express. 5 November 2016.
  21. ↑ "Multistarrer era comes to Mollywood". The New Indian Express. 5 June 2011.
  22. ↑ "Akshay Kumar to remake Pokkiri Raja". The Times of India. 11 June 2012.
  23. ↑ "Mainstream films cut a sorry figure". The New Indian Express. 23 May 2011.
  24. ↑ "Top 10 Malayalam actors of 2010". Sify. 31 December 2010.
  25. ↑ 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.
  26. ↑ "Kerala Box-Office (Aug 1-15)". Sify. 16 August 2010. Archived from the original on 5 December 2010.
  27. ↑ "Pokkiri Raja Music Review". IndiaGlitz. 3 May 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2010.
  28. ↑ "Is Mammootty planning to enter politics? Megastar clarifies". International Business Times. 20 July 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  29. ↑ "Madhura Raja to have another sequel, Mammootty will be next seen as Minister Raja". International Business Times. 12 April 2019.

External links[edit]

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