The project later failed to take off, and the actor and director moved on to work on other ventures. However in October 2011, UTV Motion Pictures left the project citing the escalating budget and Aascar Films replaced them as producers. Genelia D\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'Souza and Hansika Motwani were confirmed to play the leading female roles in the film, while Vadivelu was also reported to be a part of the cast. Prakash Kumar and Kathir signed on as composer and cinematographer respectively, while the team revealed filming would start in late 2011. The film was titled as Maareesan, with G. On the whole, Puli is an all new experience to the people and is definitely the next level of Tamil cinema. Chimbudevan has concentrated more into the fantasy while the story was average. DeviSriPrasad has given some foot tapping songs and apt BGM that makes the audience roar for some mass scenes.
Natty’s camera works, Muthuraj’s art and Kamalakanna’s CG works are top notch. Puli is technically rich and very strong. The technical side has given their the best in Puli. The lilliputs will be loved by children and also evokes laughter with Sathyan and ThambiRamayya. Special mention to SriDevi and Sudeep who fit into their roles easily. Shruthi Hassan and Hansika not only add color and glamour but also values to the story. Vijay is easily at his best and scores in all the areas, be it dancing, screen presence, fight scenes, love scenes, performances, etc, etc, etc, he proves. A small flashback in the second half adds more to the story and appeals to the audience. The high power casting has given them meaty roles to perform. The second half is more of what the hero does in the magical kingdom and saves it from the darkness prevailing. The journey of the hero to the dark kingdom is filled with some amazing visual extravaganza and CG works, thereby does justice to the word “ Fantasy adventure “. Interval block sets the stage well and leaves us perplexed anticipating what he is going to do next.
Time comes for him to enter into the dark kingdom and there starts the adventurous ride. The hero, his village people, his love interest and his side kicks play the major role in the first half. The first half explains the darkness of the magical world, meanwhile portraying the rise of the protagonist. The story is more of an usual commercial entertainer with an exception that it takes place in a fantasy world. Before i start with the review, let me just give big kudos to the makers of this film for presenting something new in Tamil cinema. Having said that it is “ A First of its kind fantasy adventure film “, the hype was just sky high. Not just Vijay fans were pumped up but also the general audience were also keen on this movie. There was a huge buzz around the movie right from the day it kickstarted. With no surprise, celebrations were on in all the places as if it is a festival day. Finally, somehow settlements were made and the shows were opened. Tremendous pressure from all the sides to the team and they have been sleepless for the past 24hours. Review Puli & earn 20 DM Points.* Review SubmitĪfter all the chaos and hoolas, Puli opened with the noon shows.