Pokkiri Raja (1982)
DirectorS. P. Muthuraman
StarringRajinikanth, Sridevi, Radhika Sarathkumar, Manorama
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Best for: Viewers who enjoy Rajinikanth's early films and 1980s Tamil cinema with a mix of action, comedy and drama.
Where to watch Pokkiri Raja online in India
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Pokkiri Raja story (no spoilers)
Ramesh takes a job at a businessman's factory with the aim of cleaning up irregularity and corruption. His efforts lead to his dismissal for personal reasons. Worse follows when the industrialist dies and Ramesh is framed for the murder. The 1982 Tamil film blends action, comedy and drama as Ramesh faces the fallout from his attempt to do the right thing.
Should you watch Pokkiri Raja?
Watch it for
- Rajinikanth leads the cast as Ramesh, the man who takes on factory corruption and ends up framed for murder.
- Sridevi and Radhika Sarathkumar co-star in this 1982 Tamil film, with Manorama and Y. G. Mahendran in supporting roles.
- Director S. P. Muthuraman and composer M. S. Viswanathan team up for a film that mixes action, comedy and drama.
- At 138 minutes, it is a compact watch for fans of early 1980s Tamil cinema.
Skip it if
- You prefer modern, fast-paced action over a 1982 film with a slower, dialogue-driven approach.
- You are not interested in a story centred on factory corruption and a murder frame-up.
- You want a purely light-hearted comedy, as this one blends in drama and action.
Pokkiri Raja cast
Rajinikanth
Sridevi
Radhika Sarathkumar
Manorama
Y. G. Mahendran
R. Muthuraman
Samikannu
T. K. S. Natarajan
Haja Sheriff
Gundu Kalyanam
Omakuchi Narasimhan
S. A. AsokanPokkiri Raja movie details
| Director | S. P. Muthuraman |
|---|---|
| Writer | Panchu Arunachalam |
| Music | M. S. Viswanathan |
| Cinematography | Babu |
| Producer | M. Kumaran, M. Saravanan, M. Balasubramanian |
| Release date | 14 January 1982 |
| Runtime | 2h 18m (138 minutes) |
| Original language | Tamil |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Tamil |
| Original title | போக்கிரி ராஜா |
Parental guide: is Pokkiri Raja family friendly?
This is a general guide based on the film's action-drama genre and 1982 release; it is not an official certification. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Our verdict
Pokkiri Raja is a 1982 Tamil film that gives Rajinikanth a role as a man fighting corruption before being framed for murder. The mix of action, comedy and drama, with Sridevi and Radhika Sarathkumar, makes it a solid pick for fans of that era. It is a straightforward watch at 138 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Pokkiri Raja online in India?
Pokkiri Raja is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and the AP International South Cinema Amazon Channel in India.
When was Pokkiri Raja released?
Pokkiri Raja was released on 14 January 1982.
Who is in the cast of Pokkiri Raja?
The cast includes Rajinikanth, Sridevi, Radhika Sarathkumar, Manorama, Y. G. Mahendran, R. Muthuraman, Samikannu and T. K. S. Natarajan.
Who directed Pokkiri Raja?
Pokkiri Raja was directed by S. P. Muthuraman.
What is the runtime of Pokkiri Raja?
Pokkiri Raja runs for 138 minutes.
Page last updated 24 October 2026. Facts from TMDB; how we write these pages: editorial policy.