---
title: "Pokiri"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pokiri-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23381
imdb_id: "tt0816258"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 163
community_rating: 7.6
vote_count: 82
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pokiri (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pokiri-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Pokiri" (2006).
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Title: Pokiri
Year: 2006
Genres: Action, Thriller, and Crime
Runtime: 2h 43m
Release Date (US): 08/09/2022 (Note: This is likely a streaming/re-release date given the context, but I must stick to the source).
Character: Pandu (contract killer).
Plot: Pandu accepts contracts if the amount is right. Police want him for questioning. The underworld needs him to silence opponents. His background is unknown to others; only he knows his real identity and has no intention of sharing it.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Pokiri is a 2006 film categorized under the genres of action, thriller, and crime. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes. The story follows a character named Pandu, who works as a contract killer. He is willing to accept any contract as long as

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Puri Jagannadh
- **Networks / Studios**: Vaishno Academy, Indira Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mahesh Babu** as *Pandu*
- **Ileana D'Cruz** as *Shruti*
- **Prakash Raj** as *Ali Bhai*
- **Nassar** as *Suryanarayana*
- **Brahmanandam** as *Brahmi*
- **Ashish Vidhyarthi** as *Pasupathy*
- **Sayaji Shinde** as *Sayed Mohammad Pasha Qadri*
- **Subbaraju** as *Nayar*
- **Ajay** as *Ajay*
- **Krishnudu** as *Pandu's friend*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Pokiri online?
Pokiri is currently available to watch or stream on Hulu, Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Pokiri worth watching?
Pokiri holds a community rating of 7.6/10 based on 82 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Thriller for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Pokiri and when was it released?
Pokiri is a feature film with a runtime of 163 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Pokiri?
Pokiri was directed by Puri Jagannadh.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pokiri — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23381)

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