The movie revolves around the story of a young man named Seenu (played by Vijay), who is a small-time thief. He falls in love with a girl named Hema (played by Priyanka Chopra), and the story takes a turn when Seenu gets involved in a series of events that lead to a thrilling climax.

Pokkiri Raja was remade in Hindi as Meri Aawaz Suno (1984) starring Jeetendra. The original Tamil version, however, remains unmatched for Rajinikanth’s raw energy.