Pookie (UA13+)
13/Feb/2026 Romance, Drama 2h 12m

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POOKIE Review- Horrendously made amateurish and regressive rom-com!

There is a lyric phrase in the film that goes like, �Pookie-kum pookie-kum sandai, sandai la odaiyudhu mandai�. The pookies are the two lead characters in the movie and we, the viewers, end up breaking our heads while watching their nonsense.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

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Pookie Movie Review: A Gen-Z checklist without a beating heart

When the understanding of modern romance itself is so biased and bigoted, it is needless to say how the breakups have been portrayed. While the decision to forgo overt cheesiness is mildly welcome, the alternative offered is hardly an improvement. Linearity is the only thing that works in favour of ...(more)

Source: Akshay Kumar, CinemaExpress.com

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Pookie movie review: Ajay Dhishan and Dhanusha's rom-com is all about trendy ideas and thin characters

Ajay Dhishan stays true to his character and confidently carries his role in a film that attempts to prioritise style over substance. With its visual storytelling and stylised screenplay, Pookie attempts to be Love Today in a wacky and eccentric sense. But it ends up as an underwhelming product due ...(more)

Source: Anusha Sundar, OTT Play, Media Review

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Pookie Movie Review: A contemporary romance with limited depth

In the end, Pookie has a simple idea but uneven execution. The film wants to speak about modern love. Instead, it settles for surface references. While the intent is clear, the emotional depth is missing. Overall, it works as a mild romantic drama with limited impact, making it a fair watch.(more)

Source: Only Kollywood, Media Review

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Pookie Movie Review � Youthful Vibes, Thin Emotions

The film struggles to rise above its stylish exterior. The storytelling often prioritises trendy references and Gen-Z aesthetics over deeper emotional exploration. (more)

Source: StudioFlicks.Com, Media Review

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Pookie Movie Review: A Fresh, Heartfelt Take on Modern Love and Messy Breakups

RK Dhanusha matches Dhishan scene for scene with a performance that balances vulnerability and strength beautifully. Her Aazhi isn�t just reacting to Kailash�s actions�she�s a fully realized character with her own journey, her own mistakes, her own path to understanding what she truly needs.(more)

Source: Amit Gupta, indian.community, Media Review

2.50

A Light Urban Love Story That Mirrors Gen- Z Relationships - Pookie Movie Review

Overall, "Pookie" presents a simple and relatable take on modern romance, focusing more on mood and moments than on a deeply layered storyline. Technically, the film benefits from clean visuals and a contemporary presentation that suits its urban setting.(more)

Source: 'Ottran' Dorai, Cine Messenger, Media Review

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Pookie Movie Review: Relatable set pieces hold a thin thread together

The problem is what sits between the vignettes: not much. Pookie plays like a well-curated collection rather than a story that accumulates weight. You're entertained in the moment and that�s about it. There's also the relentless trendiness. Bro this, boomer that, Instagram references piled on like h...(more)

Source: Abhinav Subramanian, Times Of India