Pokiri

Pokiri is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles, with Prakash Raj, Nassar, and Ashish Vidyarthi in supporting roles.

The story revolves around a ruthless gangster named Pandu (Mahesh Babu) who works for a corrupt police officer. He is drawn into a web of rival gangs and police corruption while simultaneously attracting the attention of a young woman, Shruthi (Ileana D'Cruz). As the story unfolds, Pandu's true identity and motivations are revealed, leading to a confrontation with the powerful and corrupt individuals who control the city's underworld.

Pokiri was a major commercial success and is considered a landmark film in Mahesh Babu's career. It was remade in several other Indian languages, including Tamil as Pokkiri (2007), Hindi as Wanted (2009), and Kannada as Porki (2010). The film is known for its action sequences, dialogues, and Mahesh Babu's performance.