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Paayum Puli (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Paayum Puli is a 2015 action thriller directed by Suseenthiran, starring Vishal Krishna as Jayaseelan, Murali Sharma and Harish Uthaman. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes and earned $253,674 worldwide.

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Paayum Puli (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 15m (135 min)
Director
Suseenthiran
Genres
Action , Drama , Thriller
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
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The story

What Is Paayum Puli About?

The premise of Paayum Puli without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A ruthless extortion gang targeting businessmen finds itself on the radar of a determined policeman. When the gang escalates their crimes to murder, ACP Jayaseelan takes matters into his own hands, resorting to unofficial methods to eliminate them. However, the killings persist, and Jayaseelan discovers the mastermind behind the crimes is unexpectedly connected to him.

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Cast & crew

Paayum Puli Cast & Characters

Vishal Krishna leads the cast as Jayaseelan, with Murali Sharma as Lal and Harish Uthaman as Albert. Directed by Suseenthiran; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Suseenthiran

More films directed by Suseenthiran: 2K Love Story, Kuttram Kuttrame, Veerapandiyapuram and Eeswaran.

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Plot

Paayum Puli Plot Summary

What happens in Paayum Puli from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Madurai, a ruthless kidnapping racket targets the city’s top businessmen, demanding a steep ransom of ₹2 crore (about US$240,000) with a chilling ultimatum: pay up or the victims will be killed, their bodies left beneath a shadowy bridge as a grim reminder. The operation is led by Bhavani and Lal, the latter embodied on screen by Murali Sharma as the enforcer who carries out the most brutal parts of the plan. The city’s police swiftly catch wind of the case when SI Albert, a determined investigator, cracks the latest abduction and tracks the criminals, only to meet a public death at the hands of Bhavani, a blow that rattles the department and the community alike.

Full summary

The whole story of Paayum Puli, scene by scene

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Box office

Paayum Puli Box Office

Paayum Puli grossed $253,674 worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$253.7K

International
$253.7K
Videos

Paayum Puli Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Paayum Puli.

Paayum Puli - Official Trailer | Suseenthiran | Vishal, Kajal Aggarwal | D Imman | Suseenthiran
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paayum Puli?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the newly appointed ACP in Madurai?

Details

Paayum Puli Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Jayasurya” and “Main Hoon Rakshak”.

Also known as
  • Jayasurya
  • Main Hoon Rakshak
  • Jaya Surya
  • 虎扑

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Paayum Puli FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Paayum Puli, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Paayum Puli?

Paayum Puli runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).

When was Paayum Puli released?

Paayum Puli was released on September 4, 2015.

Who directed Paayum Puli?

Paayum Puli was directed by Suseenthiran.

More films by Suseenthiran

Who is in the cast of Paayum Puli?

Paayum Puli stars Vishal Krishna as Jayaseelan, Murali Sharma as Lal and Harish Uthaman as Albert, among 23 credited actors.

How much did Paayum Puli make at the box office?

Paayum Puli grossed $253,674 worldwide.

Does Paayum Puli have a post-credit scene?

No. Paayum Puli has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Paayum Puli in?

The original language of Paayum Puli is Tamil.

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