Cast: Vijay, Asin, Prakash Raj, Vadivelu, Nasser, Napoleon Director:Prabhu Deva Producer:Rameshbabu Music:Manisharma
Prabhu Deva the director of the film 'Pokiri' has brought a good
action-packed entertainer. All credit goes to Prabhu Deva for
managing to sustain the tempo throughout. He has given a perfect film
for Vijay which should work out well with the masses. Vijay's
characterization, though familiar to the film-buffs, is made interesting
by director Prabhu Deva.
Tamizh (Vijay) is a hardcore criminal, who can do anything for
money and also change loyalties for currency. He meets Sruthi (Asin)
and falls in love with her. A villainous cop attracted by Sruthi
threatens her mother to send her daughter with him. Then Tamizh
enters as a savior for Sruthi and her family. Tamizh works for an
underworld gang and he soon rises in life, owing to his bravery and
never-say-die attitude. The sequences that throw light on the ruffian
attitude of Tamizh offer great treat for Vijay's fans. His boss and an
international don Alibhai (Prakash Raj) arrive from abroad only to be
caught by the Tamil Nadu police. An honest cop Mohideen Khan
(Napoleon) investigating the cases of Alibhai is blackmailed by Ali's
men. What happens next is narrated in a fast-paced, gripping narrative
that is sure to bring the audiences to the edge of their seats.
Performance:
Vijay and Prabhu Deva leave their magical presence especially in the
dance sequences. Both proven dancers, the choreography for the
peppy songs are entertaining and attractive. Asin is attractive and
plays a typical heroine role falling in love with a macho-man. Prakash
Raj as the notorious Don Alibhai does an excellent job. His
mannerisms and body language would surely win rewards. Napoleon
plays an honest police commissioner in the hunt of criminals.
Vadivelu evokes laughter with his comedy. He succeeds in tickling
the funny bone. Stunts by Vijayan are a major attraction of the movie.
The chasing sequences have been captured well by Nirav Shah's lens.
Sreekar Prasad's editing is crisp with fast-paced cuts. Excellent
choreography, thrilling action sequences and catchy songs besides
cool 'punch lines' from Vijay contribute for a cracker in
'Pokiri'.
