Poojai

Poojai

Year: 2014

Runtime: 154 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Hari

RomanceActionDramaFamily

Anna Thandavam orchestrates a plot to eliminate Sivakkozhundhu, a police officer, but his plans are thwarted when Vasu, a courageous young man, intervenes and saves the Assistant Superintendent of Police. Vasu's actions also bring him into conflict with Thandavam, creating complications with Vasu’s own family and leading to a confrontation between them.

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Timeline & Setting – Poojai (2014)

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Time period

Contemporary present-day

The events unfold in a modern Indian setting, blending corporate power, land disputes, and organized crime with cultural rituals like temple festivals. Current issues such as land grabbing and law enforcement dynamics shape the narrative, while festive and family moments root the story in the present.

Location

Coimbatore, Patna

Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu hosts the Kovai Group, a major textile business; the city provides the urban, industrial backdrop for Vasu's wealth and influence. The plot also moves to Patna, highlighting the reach of Anna Thandavam's criminal network. The story contrasts temple-town rural settings with city life, underscoring the clash between tradition and modern power.

🏙️ Coimbatore 🗺️ Patna

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Main Characters – Poojai (2014)

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Vasudevan 'Vasu' (Vishal Krishna)

Heir to the Kovai Group who is disowned by his mother Rajalakshmi. He leads a modest life as a moneylender with friends and falls in love with Divya. His strength, stubbornness, and sense of justice push him to thwart Anna Thandavam and defend his family's legacy.

🎯 Protagonist 💪 Determined 🏠 Family-first

Divya

Vasu's love interest who supports him and joins the effort to thwart Anna Thandavam. Her alliance with Vasu and her own resolve help drive the plan to capture the criminals.

❤️ Leading Lady 🌟 Partner 💪 Supportive

A. D. S. P. Sivakkozhundhu

The ASP who is saved by Vasu during the theatre attack. He becomes an ally in the fight against the criminals and uses his position to pursue justice.

🕵️ Officer 🤝 Ally 🧭 Guide

Rajalakshmi Rathnasamy

Vasu's mother who disowned him but eventually reconciles. Her arc centers on family pride and forgiveness; she is killed during the temple festival by Anna Thandavam's wife.

💔 Mother 🏛️ Family 💔 Loss

Anna Thandavam

A pollachi-based crime lord and land-grab schemer who employs North Indian hitmen. His plans are thwarted by Vasu, Sivakkozhundhu, and Divya, culminating in his pursuit to Patna and arrest.

⚔️ Antagonist 💰 Crime lord 🗺️ Land grabber

Ramaswamy

Vasu's uncle who is assaulted by Anna Thandavam's henchmen, prompting Vasu to take action and defend his family.

👴 Uncle 🛡️ Family protector 🏡 Relative

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Major Themes – Poojai (2014)

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🛡️ Family Honor

Vasu's actions are driven by family obligations after being disowned by his mother, Rajalakshmi. The reconciliation with his mother and protection of his relatives highlight the weight of family ties. The theme shows how honor and loyalty guide decisions in the face of criminal threats. It reinforces that family unity can mobilize justice against corrupt forces.

⚖️ Justice

The plot involves arrest warrants against Anna Thandavam and the effort of a dedicated ASP Sivakkozhundhu to pursue criminals. The alliance between Vasu and law-enforcement figures illustrates the tension between legal processes and vigilante-style action. It depicts the struggle to uphold land rights against a well-connected crime syndicate.

⚔️ Conflict

A feud over land and power drives the narrative, with North Indian hitmen, temple tensions, and a pursuit that stretches from Coimbatore to Patna. Violence acts as a catalyst for character growth and the pursuit of justice, while testing loyalties among allies.

💖 Love & Loyalty

Divya's relationship with Vasu provides emotional grounding amid the action. Their partnership strengthens Vasu's resolve to protect family and confront criminals. The romance intertwines with themes of trust, sacrifice, and shared purpose.

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