Pookie is a 2026 Tamil romantic drama directed by Ganesh Chandra, starring Ajay Dhishan as Kailash and RK Dhanusha as Aazhi, a couple whose six-year relationship shatters after a road rage incident, exploring modern breakups and coping mechanisms.
Plot Overview
The narrative unfolds as vignettes of post-breakup life: Kailash turns to gym routines and rebounds, while Aazhi seeks solace in spirituality and stress eating amid Gen-Z tropes like binge-watching and social media reels. It tracks their emotional turmoil, new relationships, and subtle hints of reconciliation without deep backstory or resolution.
Strengths
Ajay Dhishan and RK Dhanusha’s natural chemistry and earnest acting shine, supported by a solid cast including Pandiarajan, Sunil, and lively supporting roles that add humor and realism. Vijay Antony’s peppy music and Ganesh Chandra’s cinematography deliver high production values, with racy pacing and relatable youth scenarios keeping it engaging.
Technical Aspects
Clean visuals and steady editing maintain a trendy vibe, but meme-heavy humor feels forced, and the fast pace leaves little room to absorb heartfelt moments.
Verdict
Pookie delivers polished, relatable breakup vignettes for younger audiences
A Fatima Vijay Antony Company
Vijay Antony Film Corporation
Meera Vijay Antony Presents
“Pookie”
Cast & Crew Details
Cast:
Ajay Dhishan
R. K. Dhanusha
Pandiarajan
Sunil
Lakshmi Manchu
Indumathi Manigandan
Aaditya Kathir
Vivek Prasanna
Black Pandi
Bigg Boss Sathya
M. J. Shriram
Radha
Ashwin Ram
Shiyara Sharmi
Priyanka
Crew:
Production – A Fatima Vijay Antony Company – Vijay Antony Film Corporation – Meera Vijay Antony Presents
Director, DOP: Ganesh Chandra
Editor, Music: Vijay Antony
Story, Screenplay and Dialogues: Puthiya Parithi
Art Director: Pragatheeswaran Paneerselvam
Choreographer: Hari Kiran
Stunt Master: Prabhu Jacky
Costume Designer: Malavika Selvam
Hair & Makeup: Seeralan Mani
Publicity Designer: Dhani Aelay, Ramesh, Manoj Velmurugan (Vattal Studios)
PRO: Sathish (Tamil)
