Pokkiri Simon review by audience: Live updates on Sunny Wayne-starrer

Kollywood superstar Ilayathalapathy Vijay enjoys an enormous fan following not just in Tamil Nadu but also in Kerala, where his movies perform remarkably well. Now, the makers of a Malayalam movie have made a film on Vijay fans in Kerala as it is a hot-selling theme in the state.

Pokkiri Simon, which has Sunny Wayne, Jacob Gregory and Sarath Kumar (Appani Ravi) in the lead roles as ardent fans of the Tamil star, finally hit the screens in many parts of India on Friday, September 22.

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Storyline of Pokkiri Simon

Simon is a die-hard fan of the Tamil superstar Vijay. However, his parents, who want a successful career for him, worry about his obsession.

His addiction adds dramatic and interesting experiences to his life, forming the gist of the comedy entertainer. 

Hear Pokkiri Simon team's special birthday wish to Ilayathalapathy Vijay

Prayaga plays the female lead in the Jijo Antony directorial, while Nedumudi Venu, Dileesh Pothan, Saiju Kurup, Shammy Thilakan, Baiju, Ashokan and Marshall Tito appear in significant roles.

Music composer Gopi Sunder, cinematographer Pappinu and editor Liju Paul are also part of the movie, which is the production venture of Krishnan Sethukumar.

Pokkiri Simon vs Parava

Pokkiri Simon has locked horns with Parava, which has been garnering extremely positive reviews from viewers since its release on Thursday. Interestingly, Sunny and Gregory's close friend and actor Dulquer Salmaan appears in an extended cameo in the debut directorial venture of comedian Soubin Shahir.

"Wishing the entire team of #PokkiriSimon the very best for release today !! Sunnycha you're looking awesome in all the posters. Gregu kill it ! Saiju and all others all the best !! [sic]," Dulquer wished the team of Pokkiri Simon on his Facebook page.

Check what viewers have to say about Pokkiri Simon after FDFS:

• The newly released teaser of Vijay's upcoming movie Mersal was played in many theatres in Kerala before the screening of Pokkiri Simon.

Salil Sankaran

Pokkiri Simon- Oru Kaduththa Aaraadhakan is an enjoyable out and out masala flick, created with love and admiration towards Ilayathalapathy Vijay. Story of the film is simple – A group of Vijay fans unveiling a crime syndicate in the capital city. But Jijo Antony has designed the movie as a mass masala extravaganza, which satisfies the undemanding viewers. He has got it right as a director and delivers it in style. Sporting a new, half-rugged look, Sunny Wayne offers the right amount of fan-ism to the character. First half of the film is very entertaining with neat and clean comedy by Saiju, Gregory, Baiju, Sajid and team. The family moments with Asokan and Renuka are enjoyable. The college scene where Sunny and Greg goes to avenge the rowdies is hilarious. On a flip side, the momentum goes down a bit in the beginning of second half, but then it picks up with some good performance by Sarath Kumar (Appavi Ravi). Prayaga Martin is effective as Saimon's love interest. Performances by Nedumudi Venu, Shammi Thilakan, Dileesh Pothan are good. Cinematography Pappinu is nice. Fights are effective. Editing by Lijo Paul is neat with fast-paced cuts. Production values are good. Go for this Pokkiri with some kuthu beats in your mind, this homage to Vijay and his fans is truly Paisa vasool!

Tennyson Thomas‏

#PokkiriSimon has its #fun #moments here & there & a #twist, & you better be no #newton or #einstein in judging it. This one is certain to please Vijay fans with its use of dialogues from those early movies, but it never really gets to use anything to full advantage. With some comedy around throughout the first half, & bringing more here and there until things get serious, the one movie which this one seems to reflect is Amar Akbar Anthony, with three friends, & one little girl going missing, & one respected person turning evil as part of a twist. There are those mass elements, but romance in this movie is mass murder. There are effective jokes, & the twist is there as a good one. This movie is more time-pass & to be watched with friends - better if they are fans.

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Kamal

#PokkiriSimon Interval I am Waiting Bairavaa Huge Cutouts Thalapathy Dialogues Full Convos only Abt Thalapathy Must Watch Vjfans

Murali T

#PokkiriSimon 1st half is so much fun. Much better than expected. Treat for #Thalapathy Fans

Abhilash joseph‏

@SunnyWayn Now interval time...I'm waiting . pakka mass first half ..pokkiri simon

Rahul Shaji Rj

#PokkiriSimon Below Avg.

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