Puli
A virtuous soldier tries to save people from an evil queen and a throne-seeking commander.
Directed by Chimbudeven · Action · Adventure · Fantasy · 155 min · 2015
Trailer
Director
Chimbudeven
Writer
Chimbu Deven
Studio
Thameens Films / SKT Studios
Release
30 Sep 2015
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Full Plot
In a small tribal village, a half-human, half-tiger-demon named Marudheeran protects his community from neighboring soldiers with supernatural powers. He falls in love and marries secretly, but their happiness is short-lived as he's kidnapped by the Vedhalams. After rescuing the princess of Vedhalapuram, Marudheeran discovers his true identity and joins forces to overthrow the evil ruler who killed his father.
Cast & Characters
Joseph Vijay
Demon Queen Yavanarani, Pulivendhan elder sister and Marudheeran's paternal aunt
Sridevi
Senadhipathy Jalatharangan
Sudeep
Vijay in a dual role as:
Marudheeran
Pulivendhan, Marudheeran's father
Did You Know?
Chimbu Deven has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, Kasada Thapara.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Joseph Vijay appears in 12 films in our catalog, including Thalaivaa, The Greatest of All Time.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
On the first day, it collected ₹10.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Puli holds 4.3/10 on IMDb (10,912 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (4.3/10 on IMDb (10,912 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Puli's IMDb rating?+
Puli has a 4.3/10 rating on IMDb from 10,912 votes.
Is Puli good? What are critics saying?+
Puli holds 4.3/10 on IMDb (10,912 votes).
How long is Puli?+
Puli has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed Puli?+
Puli was directed by Chimbudeven.
Where can I watch Puli?+
Puli is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Puli" received largely negative reviews from critics, with many panning the film's poor execution and slow pace. While some praised the cinematography, visual effects, and performances, most criticized the story and its failure to live up to its ambitious scale. The overall consensus was that the film fell short of expectations.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
