After Ghilli, Thalapathy Vijay's Action Film Pokkiri To Re-release In Theatres

The Tamil film industry faced a significant downturn in 2024, with many new releases underperforming at the box office. However, a resurgence in theater attendance occurred with the grand re-release of Ghilli, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha Krishnan. Building on this success, Vijay’s blockbuster Pokkiri is set for a re-release on June 21, 2024, just in time for the superstar’s 50th birthday celebrations.

Will Pokkiri recreate the success of Ghilli?

Unlike other classic blockbusters that failed to recreate the same excitement as Ghilli - such as Suriya’s Ghajini and Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, which faced criticism for poor audio and visual quality - Pokkiri aims to replicate the success of the Ghilli re-release.

The Prabhu Deva-directed Pokkiri, originally a remake of Mahesh Babu’s Telugu hit, is being remastered in 4K digital format. The film will see a wide re-release, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where Vijay has a strong fan base. This strategic release ahead of Vijay’s milestone birthday is considered a smart move, especially since he hasn’t had any new releases this year, enhancing Pokkiri’s potential for a successful theatrical run similar to Ghilli.

Where to watch Pokkiri online?

For those eager to revisit this action-packed hit, Pokkiri is available for streaming on Sun NXT. In the film, Thalapathy Vijay stars as Tamizh, also known as Sathya Moorthi IPS. Asin Thottumkal plays the female lead, with Prakash Raj as the main antagonist, Ali Bhai. The cast also includes Nassar, Napolean, Vadivelu, Mukesh Tiwari, Sriman Anand Raj, Sriranjini, and others in significant roles.