Pokiri

Pandu, an ex-mafia member, returns to Hyderabad with a desire to lead a normal life and joins the police force, much to the dismay of his former associates. He falls in love with Shruti, a software engineer who disapproves of his profession. However, his past catches up to him when a notorious gangster, Ali Bhai, returns to the city, forcing Pandu to confront his violent history.

Pokiri was a massive commercial success and is considered a landmark film in Telugu cinema, praised for its stylish direction, Mahesh Babu's powerful performance, and its mass-appealing action sequences. It set new box office records and was highly influential in action filmmaking.

• Praised for Mahesh Babu's charismatic and intense performance.

• Lauded for its stylish direction and high-octane action sequences.

• Critiqued by some for its predictable plot but widely accepted as an entertaining action flick.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Pokiri, with many citing Mahesh Babu's performance as a major highlight. The action, dialogues, and Puri Jagannadh's direction were frequently praised, contributing to its status as a blockbuster hit.

Won 2 Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor (Mahesh Babu) and Best Director (Puri Jagannadh). Also received Nandi Awards for Best Popular Feature Film and Best Actor.

Pokiri was remade in Tamil as 'Pokkiri' starring Vijay and in Hindi as 'Wanted' starring Salman Khan, both of which were also major commercial successes.