Puli (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Puli is a 2015 adventure fantasy film directed by Chimbu Deven, starring Vijay as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan, Prabhu and Sudeep. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes and earned $1.4 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 35m (155 min)
- Director
- Chimbu Deven
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- SKT Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Puli About?
The premise of Puli without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A virtuous soldier Magadheera aka Puli (Tiger) vows to save his people from the rule of a cruel queen and her treacherous Marshal. Does good triumph over evil?
Puli Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- soldier
- village
- high taxes
- kidnapping
- human sacrifice
- evil queen
- commander in chief
- fort
- tyranny
- warrior
- warlord
- quest
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- swashbuckler
- swashbuckler adventure
- sword fight
Puli Cast & Characters
Vijay leads the cast as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan, with Prabhu as Vembunathan and Sudeep as Thalapathy Jalatharangan. Directed by Chimbu Deven; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chimbu Deven
- Vijay as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan
- Prabhu as Vembunathan
- Sudeep as Thalapathy Jalatharangan
- Shruti Haasan as Pavazhamalli
Also Starring in Puli
· 17 more- Sathyan Sivakumar Sama
- Thambi Ramaiah Kodangi
- Hansika Motwani Princess Manthagini
- Sridevi Yavanaraani
- Vijayakumar The Vedhalam King
- Aadukalam Naren Pavazhamalli's Father
- Karunas Sooran
- Vidyullekha Raman Einstein Kamalakshi @ Gamma
- Robo Shankar Albert @ Alpha
- Jangiri Madhumitha Tharagamangalam
- Imman Annachi Peter @ Beta
- Nandita Swetha Puspha
- Ajay Rathnam
- Joe Malloori Herbalist
- Jasper Jalatharangan's Assistant
- Junior Balaiah
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More from Chimbu Deven
More films directed by Chimbu Deven: Kasada Thapara, Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam and Arai Enn 305-Il Kadavul.
Puli Plot Summary
What happens in Puli from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Marudheeran Vijay is the adopted son of Vembunathan Prabhu, the chief of a tribal village. Born half tiger-demon and half human, he grows up witnessing the brutal acts of the Vedhalams from the neighboring Vedhalapuram, who wield supernatural powers. As an adult, Marudheeran steps into the breach to protect his people, earning their deep respect for his courage, endurance, and unwavering sense of justice.
Full summary
The whole story of Puli, scene by scene
Puli Box Office
Puli grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.4M
- International
- $1.4M
Puli Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser Puli - Official Teaser | Vijay, Sridevi , Sudeep, Shruti Haasan, Hansika Motwani
How Well Do You Know 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 adopted son of the tribal village chief Vembunathan?
Puli Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Le tigre” and “老虎”.
- Also known as
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- Le tigre
- 老虎
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Puli FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Puli, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Puli?
Puli runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
When was Puli released?
Puli was released on October 1, 2015.
Who directed Puli?
Puli was directed by Chimbu Deven.
More films by Chimbu Deven Who is in the cast of Puli?
Puli stars Vijay as Marudheeran / Pulivendhan, Prabhu as Vembunathan and Sudeep as Thalapathy Jalatharangan, among 21 credited actors.
How much did Puli make at the box office?
Puli grossed $1.4 million worldwide.
Does Puli have a post-credit scene?
No. Puli has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Puli in?
The original language of Puli is Tamil.
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