Pokkiri Raja

Pokkiri Raja

Year: 2010

Runtime: 136 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Vysakh

Action

Madhavan Nair unintentionally causes a teenager’s death. To shield his family, his elder son Raja takes the blame and endures a five‑year prison sentence. After his release, Raja rescues the daughter of a powerful village landlord in Madurai, earning the landlord’s trust and becoming his feared right‑hand, known as Pokkiri Raja.

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1

Gopi's death and Raja takes the blame

In a village feud, Madhavan Nair accidentally kills Gopi from a rival family. To protect his father, Raja steps forward and takes the blame for the act. This incident seeds years of tension between the families.

early village
2

Raja saves Maniannan's son and begins his ascent

Raja leaves the village for Madurai, where he earns the loyalty of Maniannan by saving his son. The daring act marks the beginning of his ascent into power.

shortly after the incident Madurai
3

Raja becomes Madurai Raja

Years later, Raja rises to become Madurai Raja, a powerful right-hand man in Madurai who earns the nickname Pokkiri Raja. His ascent deepens the feud and establishes the gangster world surrounding Surya.

years later Madurai
4

Surya is sent to Ernakulam to live with Sugunan

Surya, now educated and known for getting into fights, is sent to Ernakulam to live with his brother-in-law, SI Sugunan. Sugunan uses Surya in high-profile police cases, shaping his path within the force.

after Surya's arrival in Ernakulam Ernakulam
5

Surya falls in love with Aswathy

While in Ernakulam, Surya falls in love with Aswathy, the daughter of city commissioner Rajendra Babu. Their romance develops under the tension of political and police interests.

shortly after arriving in Ernakulam Ernakulam
6

Aswathy reveals Rajendra Babu and her mother's death

Aswathy despises Surya at first, thinking he is a cop, but she reveals that Rajendra Babu is her step-father and was involved in her mother's death. The revelation deepens the conflict and ties Surya's fate to Rajendra Babu and Mahendran.

during their romance Ernakulam
7

Surya is arrested on false narcotics charges

Rajendra Babu and Mahendran arrest Surya on false narcotics charges, weaponizing their power in the city. The arrest escalates the feud and threatens the couple's future.

soon after the revelation Ernakulam
8

Raja is hired to kill Surya

With Surya in custody, Rajendra Babu and Mahendran hire Raja to kill him, hoping to eliminate the threat and assert control. This arrangement sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation between the brothers and their enemies.

shortly after the arrest Ernakulam
9

Madhavan seeks Raja's help in Madurai

Madhavan travels to Madurai to seek Raja's help, explaining the grave danger to Surya. He pleads for his son's intervention to rescue Surya from the schemes of Rajendra Babu and Mahendran.

in response to the danger to Surya Madurai
10

Raja rescues Surya

Raja returns to the city and stages a daring rescue for Surya. He confronts the conspirators and frees Surya from their machinations.

after Madhavan's journey to Madurai Ernakulam
11

Raja warns Rajendra Babu

Raja confronts Rajendra Babu, delivering a stark warning that he will not tolerate further harm to Surya or Aswathy. The warning signals the turning point toward a final showdown.

immediately after the rescue Ernakulam
12

Final confrontation and defeat of the conspirators

In a climactic confrontation, Raja and Surya overpower Rajendra Babu and Mahendran and defeat their schemes. Although defeated, the brothers show restraint and spare them from immediate vengeance.

final showdown Ernakulam
13

Surya and Aswathy marry

With the threat neutralized, Surya and Aswathy reunite and marry, sealing a new peaceful chapter for the family. Their union marks the resolution of the long-standing conflict between the two families.

ending Ernakulam

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