Pokkiri Raja rules box-office

The film starring Southern superstars Mammooty and Prithviraj has been lapped up by audience and critics alike

Pokkiri Raja, directed by debutant Vysakh, is doing brisk business at the box-office. The film has managed to live up to the hype surrounding it. This is the first time South superstars Mammootty and Prithviraj were coming together in equally important roles. Along with Shriya Saran, there was an impressive array of popular artistes. The plot had all the ingredients of a box-office success replete with a healthy dose of music, action, punchy dialogues and slapstick comedy.

Produced under the banner of Mulagupaadam Films by Tomichchan Mulagupaadam, Pokkiri Raja has been lapped up by ardent fans of Mammootty and Prithviraj and is still running at almost all the centres where it has been released.

Debutant director Vysakh, who is basking in the glory of his new-found success, spoke to Screen in a telephonic interview. Excerpts:

How do you feel now that your debut film is a big hit?
I’m very happy.

What, in your view, is the secret behind the film's success?
The plot, the film's treatment and the casting contributed to the movie's success. Pokkiri Raja witnessed a coming together of some of the most talented of people in the film industry and that created magic. Since I was a debutant, everyone gave me utmost support and put in their maximum efforts. The secret behind the film's success is teamwork.

What have been the film's collections?
Made at a total budget of 4.25 crore, the film's gross collection is about 16.5 crore. It has recorded the highest collections in Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram.

Did you expect the film to be a huge success?
To be frank, yes I did. Hope I don't sound vain. I knew that my career and my life depended on the film and hence I wanted it to be a hit. With a good script, an impressive cast and a brilliant team of technicians, the film was bound to be a success.

What about your forthcoming film Seniors?
It's still in the discussion stage. The cast is also being finalised.

Source : http://www.indianexpress.com/news/pokkiri-raja-rules-boxoffice/637040/1

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