also that iluthu pesara moment very irritatingQuote:
Originally Posted by praboo
also that iluthu pesara moment very irritatingQuote:
Originally Posted by praboo
Maniram,
Honestly, I didnt expect Kaththi kind of film. All i expected was a decent film that we could sit through.
If praising a bad film is what you do you as a genuine fan, I am happy that Vijay doesn't have such fans. We've been critical of him for his bad films right through his career. Especially hub. I've seen similar or harsher reviews for Suraa or Villu then.
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To be honest those critical reviews are the one, which turned the path of Vijay.
IMHO, we need to be honest with the review and outcome, then only they will get our message.
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Guys.. Please leave it. Let us just stick to Puli.
Honesty Bro ..Honesty .. Vijay needs more fans like you :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by ajaybaskar
Innum ethana varushathukku dhaan Chella pillaiyave irukkuradu... Everybody knows him and he shud try varied genres like horror, thriller, romantic or full fledged comedy etc.... Nandu sindugalaam enna ennamo pannudhunga... Nammalaala mudiyaada enna ???Quote:
Originally Posted by GSV
Its a clear case of betrayal...simbu devan....
V59 Vidunga.... GV 50th Film as MD ! Songs Greatest Expectation vechirukken... SJS is a Big Gamble ! Even ARM slipped in 7am Arivu but Hit Back Strongly... SJS Vendaamnu sollala na but for timebeing avar vendaam...Quote:
Originally Posted by A.Usman
Ipvk,Quote:
Originally Posted by ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar
agree.. I was just saying It s not Vijays fault alone..
That was more of a வயித்தெரிச்சல் post than being honest, bro. [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by joe
Give Vijay and half the budget of Puli to a layman like me and i am sure i can make a watchable film. Chimbudeven is Shankar's assistant and Vijay invested almost an year and plenty of money and in the end, we get THIS. [emoji24]
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Agreed Dude... They failed as a Team !! Even Yo Yo DSP Songs were nice but times have changed... When was the last time people thronged theatres to just witness only 1 song ? Vaazhameenukkum ? Danga Maari ?... Execution only lifts each movies...Quote:
Originally Posted by GSV
Albert theater, which had not released Puli yesterday and had planned TIN for the weekend now has 3 shows of Puli from today. Same with Bharath theater.
First day TN gross is 10.75 crores
My wife - மரண மொக்கை
My Son - Awesome
Puriyatha design intha padam..!!Quote:
Originally Posted by joe
Son review matters a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe
Ungal karuthu?
நான் இன்னும் பார்க்கல்லப்பா .
பையன் போகணும்னு சொன்னதால அம்மா கூட்டி போயிருக்காங்க .
விஜயின் பலம் சிறுவர்கள் தான்
http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-mov...-on-day-1.html
Despite special shows cancelled. Biggest opening of the year :smokesmirk:
Neither Film Critics Nor Tax Collectors Can Stop Vijay's 'Puli' From Opening Big
Rob Cain ,CONTRIBUTOR
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Despite an onslaught of negative reviews and a concerted effort by India’s tax collectors to impede the film’s opening day screenings, India’s big budget fantasy-adventure Puli scored a solid opening day domestic gross of 216 million rupees (US$3.3 million) on Wednesday. Given the film’s 1.18 billion rupee ($18 million) budget, it’s a reasonably good start, but the producers will be hoping for many more good days ahead if they’re to break even on the effects-heavy film.
Puli
Image credit: SKT Studios
Lead actor Vijay’s recent movies have been plagued by mishaps and government interventions, and Puli was no exception. On the day before Puli‘s worldwide release India’s Income Tax Department conducted raids at Vijay’s Chennai home and office, as well as the offices of director Chimbu Devan and several of the film’s other actors. According to sources close to the film, delivery of digital prints to some theaters was delayed while authorities investigated alleged tax evasion charges on the part of those they raided.
“The Hindu” reported that Puli actors Vijay, Samantha and Nayanthara have collectively evaded taxes to the tune of 250 million rupees ($3.8 million). It’s been rumored that actor Vijay personally put up a deposit of 130 million rupees ($2 million) with the IT on Wednesday morning to clear the way for the film’s release.
Elsewhere, screenings in North America were delayed when Tamil and Telugu language versions were mixed up and sent to the wrong theaters. Screenings got underway by Wednesday afternoon, but some theaters were still dark on Thursday.
Given the timing of the raids, many speculated that the government actions may have been politically motivated. The International Business Times wrote:
Vijay has often become the victim of dirty politics. All his movies in the last couple of years have landed in one or the other controversy. His Thalaivaa was unofficially banned in the state just before the release, when exhibitors boycotted the movie citing bomb threat if the film was played in theatres.
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Ironically, in the film Vijay plays a character who comes to the defense of peasants in a kingdom that attacks them when they fail to pay their taxes.
Critics reviews were mixed to poor, with much praise for the film’s visual effects and costumes, but with biting and even savage criticism of the plotting, pace, acting, music, and story logic.
Among others, “The Hindustan Times” called Puli a “fantastic flop,” “utterly disappointing” and “unbearable to watch,” and gave the film just 1 star out of 5. “The Times of India” gave Puli 2.5 stars, calling it ”a fantasy… told in an amateur fashion” that “fails to entertain.”
Puli faces formidable competition from the Akshay Kumar comedy Singh is Bliing, which opened on Thursday. If Puli is to make back its investment it will need kinder treatment from moviegoers than it has received thus far from critics and government authorities.
Just out of Puli. Till 1st Half End was satisfied ! 2nd Half - My Goodness :( What have u done Vijay and Chimbu ? :banghead:
One thing he'll enter Politics for sure ! He's waiting for the right time to do so is what I think !
Are there realy lot of political overtones going on in the movie?
No... Definately not that much..
After the Morning shows cancelled I got the chance only now to watch the movie....
After going through the reviews movie is certainly not that bad...
From Prabu's death up to the flashback, it was actually nice...
I think the pbm was chimbudevan's dilemma to work in his style completely or to cater Vijay's mass...
No wonder VIJAY hesitated to try a different genre...
Watched in Nanganallur velan...
Both the screens were housefull with lot of ladies and kids...
Yes Definitely !Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr.GreyShirt
Yes .
For me also movie seems ok and i don't know why all are compairing with sura .its up to their opinion.
As a thalapathy fan i want this film to do wonders in the box office .
how is theatre response especially ladies and kids
The film has it's moments ! But each and every moment gets hindered by either songs or Loud Dialgoues ! These 4 Days won't count much as of course people are gng to throng to theatres to watch it ! What happens from Monday is what we shud wait and see !
Lingusamy Likes Puli ! Congratulates Director and Producer.....
Then we gave no right to be angry when his movies get into trouble by politics.Quote:
Originally Posted by ilayapuyalvinodh_kumar
If so, he will have edge over his counterpart in down the line.Quote:
Originally Posted by joe
To some extent. You dont know how these kids turn out to be after the grew up! I know lots of people were Rajini fans when they were young but later they became some other actors' fan.Quote:
Originally Posted by Avadi to America
Eventhough i hate vj mixing political related dialogues in movies...its so silly to stop movie release or giving unnecessary problems...heros lik rajni,vijay kanth did the same in the past and their movies never get banned or faced this kind of problems...telugu big heros doing political ralies for parties but no politicians there doing this kind of silly things
Recently every actor had problems. What happened when Viswaroopam and UV were releasing? Even during Lingaa there were lots of law suits and all that went on. Not just Vijay only has problems...Quote:
Originally Posted by praboo
Yes but banning a movie is a extreme thing...vj has faced lot hell of problems in the recent past during release time than any other actor..next comes kamal then rajni
Day2's clctn ll be mre tan Day1 as mny theatres r added as d demand is high btwn d family audience! #PuliOpeningBiggestFromTamil2015
-tive reviews lead to low expectation..Today with low expectation verdict changes frm Worst to Ok 1time watchable #Puli..Family audiences����
#Puli - real test begins from Monday, although Ayngaran are confident the collections from the weekend will be enough to make it a safe bet.
#Puli 10 cr gross on Day 1 in TN.. Excellent opening
#Puli massive 86 shows a day in Singapore. Showtimes for 3 Oct (Sat).
SRI 50 - #Puli takes a good opening in TN - Day 1 - RS 10 Cr gross approximate. Would have been higher, if special shows were held.
Also in CBE Sathyam..
6/6 screens for #Puli this weekend.Happening 2nd time in history after Nanban ����
Ram Muthuram Cinemas @RamCinemas 4h4 hours ago
Internet reviews has nothing to do with #Puli
Going strong as first day !!
Especially Family Audience crowd
Albert was waiting for Tax Free status to #Puli as the amount was huge but later decided to screen from today as the film got good response
Experimental movies are always like double edged sword.. Should appreciate Ilayathalapathy Vijay for choosing a offbeat script. #Puli
No negative review could harm #Puli from taking monstrous opening... #Vijay.. Biggest ever Vijay opening at many circuits..
Family Audience loving #Puli! It is attracted by kids and ladies very much!
Maniram thank you for the updates :2thumbsup: ...hope family audience and kids will make puli hit :)
Thank u maniram😃😃😃👍👍👍
avangala tha mala pola nambirkomQuote:
Originally Posted by Nawaaz
fingers crossed
seeing the budget
linga loss claim pana mari ayda kudathu
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