Thalapathy Vijay's 'Pokkiri' trivia: Read lesser-known facts about the movie

Pokkiri is a Tamil-langu action film directed by Prabhu Deva. It was released in 2007 and stars Vijay and Asin along with Prakash Raj, Nassar, Mukesh Tiwari, Vadivelu and many more. plot revolves around a local rowdy who is willing to do anything for sake of money. He joins one of gangster's team. He begins to eliminate his rivals and also attempts to save his girlfriend. His girlfriend disapproves his violent behaviour.

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film received praise for its action sequences, humour and songs. It was running at box office for more than 200 days.  film had a limited re-release on Vijay's birthday. IMDb rates Pokkiri as 7.2 out of 10. Read ahead to kw about lesser-kwn facts of film. 

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Pokkiri trivia

• first day of film’s shooting was held at at new Pillayar Kovil at AVM studios. Thalapthy Vijay’s mor Shobha Chandrasekhar gave clap for first shot of film.
• first scene was about Vijay and Asin in an elevator. elevator shown was specifically designed for film.
• Thalapthy Vijay’s Pokkiri is remake of Telugu movie named Pokiri in which Mahesh Babu played lead.
• All remakes of movie, including original version, have been given an A certificate by Censor Board.
• Thalapthy Vijay’s Pokkiri is only version to get a U/A certificate.

(Source: IMDb) 

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About Vijay - 

Thalapthy Vijay predominantly works in Tamil Cinema. Apart from an actor, Vijay is also a dancer, playback singer and philanthropist. Vijay is highest-paid actor in Tamil cinema industry. Vijay has acted as a lead actor in more than 64 films. He is receiver of various awards.

Thalapthy Vijay's movies - 

Vijay made his debut as a child artist in film Vetri in 1984. He is kwn for his performances in films such as Ghilli, Thuppakki, Kaththi, ri, Mersal and many more. He was last seen in 2019 film named Bigil. Vijay will soon be seen in Master. movie is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and is expected to hit atres ahead of Pongal 2021.

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