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Tamil · Action, Drama
2h 34m · 24 Oct 2014
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja | DOP: Priyan | Writer: Hari
Ratings
Our Rating
2.25
Poojai is an action-packed masala film centered around the protagonist, Arjun, who embarks on a mission to protect his family and seek justice against a ruthless crime syndicate. The story weaves themes of family values, revenge, and heroism, set against a backdrop of intense action sequences and emotional moments. The narrative follows Arjun's journey from a peaceful life to confronting powerful antagonists, highlighting his courage and determination.
Poojai delivers a typical commercial entertainer experience with a strong emphasis on action and family sentiment. The screenplay is straightforward, with a predictable storyline that caters to fans of the masala genre. The pacing is brisk in the first half, filled with energetic fight scenes and light moments, but the second half tends to slow down with extended melodrama and repetitive confrontations.
The first half successfully establishes characters and sets the tone with a mix of humor and action, while the second half focuses more on revenge and emotional stakes, though it occasionally drags. The songs composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja are situational and blend well with the narrative, though none stand out as chartbusters. The background score effectively enhances the action sequences and emotional scenes, adding to the film's overall impact.
Cinematography by Priyan captures the grandeur and scale of the action scenes adequately, while the direction by Hari sticks to his signature style of high-octane drama and punch dialogues. Though the film does not break new ground, it satisfies the target audience looking for a commercial potboiler with family values and mass appeal.
Vishal Krishna: Delivers a strong and intense performance as the action hero, carrying the film with his screen presence and fight sequences.
Shruti Haasan: Provides adequate support with her role, though limited by the script to a conventional heroine part.
Soori: Offers comic relief with his timing and humor, lightening the mood in key portions.
Mukesh Tiwari: Portrays the antagonist with menace and intensity, fitting the villainous mold effectively.
Sathyaraj: Delivers a solid performance as the elder family member, adding gravitas to the emotional scenes.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Director Hari sticks to his tried-and-tested formula of commercial masala cinema, focusing on punch dialogues, action, and family drama. While the direction ensures a mass entertainer, it lacks innovation or subtlety, resulting in a film that appeals mainly to fans of the genre but may feel formulaic to others.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 35% |
| Negative | 25% |
Critics generally gave mixed reviews, praising the action and Vishal's performance but criticizing the predictable plot and lack of novelty. The film was seen as a routine commercial entertainer without much depth.
Final Box-Office Result
Pooja released on 24 October 2014 (2014).
Pooja is declared a AVERAGE at the box office.
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Pooja directed by Hari. Produced by Vishal Krishna.
Pooja stars Vishal Krishna, Shruti Haasan, Soori, Mukesh Tiwari, Sathyaraj.
Tollybo rates Pooja 2.25/5. Verdict: AVERAGE.
Music for Pooja composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Pooja — Genre: Action, Drama, Runtime: 154 minutes, Language: Tamil.