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Pokiri

Pokiri is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Puri Jagannadh. It stars Mahesh Babu as the lead, with Ileana D'Cruz as the female lead, and features Prakash Raj in a supporting role. The film's music was composed by Mani Sharma. It centers on a skilled undercover hitman who enters a city under the guise of a criminal to advance his own agenda, while romance and conflicts with crime lords and law enforcement complicate his mission.

The story blends elements of crime, romance, and suspense, following the protagonist's double life as he navigates

Pokiri was a major commercial success and became one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of 2006, solidifying

The film has been adapted into other languages, notably the Tamil version Pokkiri (2007) directed by Prabhu

loyalties,
love,
and
his
hidden
past.
The
film
is
known
for
its
stylish
action
sequences,
brisk
pacing,
and
Mahesh
Babu's
star
performance,
which
contributed
to
its
strong
box
office
run.
its
place
in
mainstream
Telugu
cinema
and
enhancing
Mahesh
Babu's
stardom.
Its
mass
appeal
and
narrative
style
influenced
subsequent
action
films
in
the
industry
and
is
frequently
cited
as
a
milestone
in
the
actor's
career.
Deva
and
starring
Vijay,
and
the
Hindi
remake
Wanted
(2009)
starring
Salman
Khan.
The
title
Pokiri
translates
roughly
to
“rogue”
or
“villain”
in
Telugu,
reflecting
the
protagonist’s
morally
gray
nature.