Pokkiri Simon 2017

Simon, Biju and Ganesh are local boys whose bond is rooted in a shared love for Vijay. They drift through life with a lighthearted ease, the kind of carefree days that parents often warn against but rarely derail. Their townspeople know them as loyal friends who stand by each other, even as their families urge them to seek steady work and a stable future. The trio’s world is simple until it collides with the rough edges of crime led by Arjunan Muthalali and his brother Indran, a pair whose petty schemes gradually pull the boys deeper into danger.

One ordinary day, while they are returning a cutout of Vijay to a neighborhood theater, the cutout is crushed by Indran’s car, its legs broken in the accident. The incident sparks a heated confrontation; the boys face Indran and his gang, the clash escalating quickly and leaving tensions high. Indran ends up in the hospital, and Simon is arrested by SI Satyan in the ensuing aftermath. He soon earns his release, aided by CI Alex, a lawman who is unusually sympathetic to the gang and willing to vouch for him. The uneasy arrangement hints at a deeper corruption connected to the local power players and the political ambitions swirling around Arjunan’s network.

Meanwhile, Ganesh is a protective father figure who tries to shield his daughter from the growing danger. At a turning point, Yesudas, a constable and Simon’s father, uncovers a burned and nearly obliterated flash drive while examining a corpse. The body’s mysterious origin becomes a ticking clock, as goons sent by Arjunan descend on Yesudas’s home to reclaim the drive. Facing a wall of intimidation, Yesudas hands over the flash drive to Arjunan in the hope that this will spare his son and his friends from further harm. The exchange underscores how fear and power can bend loyalties within the force and the streets alike.

To reach out to the elusive Deepa, the group enlists Ganesh’s help and takes Jennifer, Ganesh’s daughter, to her dance class. The plan seems simple enough, but fate quickly complicates things: one day, Simon drops Jennifer off at her home after class, only to learn that she is missing. The shock hits hard, and Ganesh immediately asks Simon to help look for her. The search soon reveals a horrifying racket that abducts children and forces them into begging, a cruel operation run by a criminal syndicate. A terrified gang member is brought to the house for questioning, and the truth about the scale of exploitation begins to come into focus.

Jennifer’s plight continues as the gang releases her and she is admitted to the hospital, a reminder of just how fragile the line is between safety and danger for these young lives. As the investigation deepens, Simon learns that Arjunan’s network isn’t just about coercion and exploitation; some children are being used for organ trade, a grim revelation that adds moral weight to the fight ahead. The burning of Doctor Jomon’s body—who had discovered the illegal activities and stored the evidence on the flash drive—becomes a pivotal clue: the criminals attempted to wipe out the truth to protect themselves.

In a surprising twist, Biju had copied the flash drive’s contents while hoping to find an adult film, only to discover the real, far more dangerous information about Arjunan’s racket. With this knowledge in hand, Simon, CI Alex, and a wary Professor Seetharaman confront Arjunan and his gang at their hideout. The confrontation reveals another layer of deceit: Alex, the ally who helped secure Simon’s release, is revealed to be Arjunan’s partner in crime, using political momentum and local fan support as cover for criminal activity. The revelation reframes the entire struggle, turning the tale from a personal vendetta into a broader fight against a corrupt system.

A climactic clash erupts as the fans who once idolized the cinematic world become a force of justice, challenging the criminals and bringing them to account. Alex’s betrayal becomes a stark admission, and Arjunan and his gang are eventually jailed. The truth about Alex’s role is laid bare for the inmates, including Jude Anthany Joseph and Sudhi Koppa, who hear how the plan to curry favor with the public had corrupted him from within.

In the end, Simon has risen to the rank of a police constable, a quiet victory that sits alongside the more human triumphs in the story. The closing scenes pair him with Deepa as they watch the Vijay-starrer Bairavaa, a subtle wink to how cinema and real life braid together in this tight-knit community. The film closes on a note of cautious optimism: justice has moved forward, families are reuniting, and the bond between friends endures even as the city’s shadows recede.