Overview
A relentless assassin navigates the treacherous waters of crime and corruption.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- propulsive
- rugged
- volatile
- action movie night
- telugu cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed Pokiri as a highly effective mass action entertainer, praising its direction, writing, music, action choreography, twist, and Mahesh Babu's performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Pandu presents himself as a contract killer while withholding the identity and loyalties that define his real role.
The film blends gangland violence, romance with Shruti, comic interludes, soundtrack-driven entertainment, and star-centered action.
Pandu accepts assassination contracts and operates within organized crime while becoming central to the struggle against criminal power.
Police pursue Pandu for questioning while gangsters demand that he eliminate rivals and protect their interests.
Films like Pokiri, and why
Athadu
stylized crime action, undercover identity, charismatic antihero, and high-octane mass entertainment
Businessman
Telugu action spectacle centered on gangland conflict, corruption, romance, and a commanding male star performance
Vikramarkudu
undercover criminal networks, action melodrama, romantic tension, and a concealed protagonist identity
Movie Details
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Release Date
- 2006-04-27
- Runtime
- 163 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (77)
Cast
- Mahesh Babu
- Ileana D'Cruz
- Prakash Raj
- Nassar
- Brahmanandam
- Ashish Vidhyarthi
- Sayaji Shinde
- Subbaraju
- Ajay
- Krishnudu
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pokiri about?
- A mysterious contract killer navigates police pursuit, gangland rivalries, and romantic entanglement while concealing the identity that makes him indispensable.
- What is Pokiri like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pokiri as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pokiri violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Pokiri as graphic.
- What did critics think of Pokiri?
- Critics broadly viewed Pokiri as a highly effective mass action entertainer, praising its direction, writing, music, action choreography, twist, and Mahesh Babu's performance.
- Which films are like Pokiri?
- Films with a similar feel include Athadu, Businessman, and Vikramarkudu.
- How long is Pokiri?
- Pokiri runs 163 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pokiri?
- In United States, Pokiri is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
