Pokkiri

Pokkiri

Year: 2007

Runtime: 165 mins

Language: Tamil

ActionComedyRomanceCrime

Caught in a brutal gang war and a police crackdown, mob hitman Tamizh unexpectedly falls for Shruthi, a kind‑hearted young woman who knows nothing of his violent occupation. As their relationship deepens, he juggles dangerous loyalties and discovers that Shruthi may not be the only person keeping his true identity hidden.

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1

Underworld power struggle in Chennai and Dubai

In Chennai the underworld is split between Ali Bhai, who operates from Dubai, and Narasimhan's local gang. This rivalry casts a long shadow over builders, landowners and quiet streets as both sides threaten protection payments. Ali Bhai builds a wide-ranging network that extends from Dubai into India.

early Dubai
2

Police crackdown begins

Mohammed Maideen Khan arrives as the new Police Commissioner and vows to crack down on the rising crime wave. His tough stance signals a shift in law enforcement, complicating both gangs' operations. The streets grow tenser as raids and investigations tighten the noose around criminals.

early Chennai
3

Tamizh is abducted and pulled into the underworld

Tamizh, a small-time thug, is kidnapped by Loggu and dragged into the gangs' schemes. He is ordered to beat Loggu as a job for Narasimhan, testing his nerve and resolve. He completes the hit but declares that he does not work for any one gang.

early Chennai
4

Tamizh proves dangerous asset

Guru and Mona recognize Tamizh's dangerous potential and target him as a valuable asset. They pursue him to bend him to their will or to keep him from tipping the balance. Tamizh insists he operates for money, not loyalty to a single gang.

early-mid Chennai
5

Shruthi enters Tamizh's life

Shruthi, an aerobics teacher, is introduced and forms a wary bond with Tamizh as danger increases around them. Their connection deepens through shared peril and acts of protection. Shruthi's life centers on her widowed mother and younger brother, adding emotional stakes to the street conflict.

early Shruthi's colony, Chennai
6

Govindan lurks in the shadows

Govindan, a corrupt inspector, works for Ali Bhai and aims to pressure Shruthi. His schemes escalate the risk to Tamizh and Shruthi, forcing them to navigate threats from all sides. The tension widens as law enforcement and criminals collide over control.

early-mid Shruthi's colony, Chennai
7

Tamizh doubles down on his own code

Tamizh completes his first assignment for Ali Bhai, prompting a police raid that reveals his growing recklessness and abilities. He narrowly retreats from the scene, avoiding capture. The event cements his reputation as a dangerous operative who can move freely between crime and consequence.

after first assignment Chennai
8

Shruthi helps Tamizh escape Govindan

Tamizh helps Shruthi escape Govindan’s clutches, deepening their personal connection. The act binds Tamizh to Shruthi and her family, while she begins to see a gentler side of him. Their fragile trust becomes a quiet lifeline amid the violence.

after first events Shruthi's colony, Chennai
9

Ali Bhai's plan escalates toward violence

Guru is found dead, prompting Ali Bhai to travel to Chennai to regroup against Narasimhan. The plan is revealed to involve harming a minister through a school bombing, a move Tamizh strongly opposes. The plan's potential civilian cost drives a wedge between Tamizh and Ali Bhai.

after Guru's death Chennai
10

The police trap and undercover twist begins

A club raid exposes the gang's brutal side and signals a deeper sting: an undercover officer has infiltrated Ali Bhai's gang via a drugged confession from Maideen Khan's daughter. The revelation heightens paranoia and fragments loyalties on both sides. Tamizh's double game begins to entwine him with the truth.

during raid Club, Chennai
11

The undercover officer is revealed to be Tamizh

Ali Bhai discovers that Saravanan is not Satyamoorthy, and the real undercover officer is Tamizh. Shanmughavel, Tamizh's mentor, dies in the ensuing chaos. The forces of justice and vengeance close in as Tamizh confronts the consequences of his double life.

late Chennai
12

Final battles begin at Binny Mills

Govindan reveals Ali Bhai’s location at Binny Mills, triggering Tamizh’s decisive strike. He eliminates Ali Bhai’s henchmen and frees Maideen Khan’s daughter, delivering a brutal subtext of justice. The city watches as the net tightens around the crime lord.

final Binny Mills
13

The final confrontation

In a brutal confrontation, Tamizh delivers the final blow to Ali Bhai with a slash of broken glass as Satyamoorthy's identity is exposed. Govindan is killed in the crossfire, and Tamizh declares his unwavering resolve to follow his own code. The balance of power shifts, but the city remains haunted.

final Binny Mills/Chennai streets
14

Aftermath: a fragile balance restored

With Ali Bhai dead and the ruse uncovered, Tamizh reveals his true allegiance as the undercover officer who walked the line between crime and law. The city must rebuild amid ambition, greed, and violence, as a fragile balance is restored, at least for now.

aftermath Chennai

Last Updated: October 09, 2025 at 16:43

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