Comes Paayum Puli starring Vishal to cinema halls amidst all hurdles and huge expectations. He joins hands with filmmaker Suseenthiran with whom he did Paandiya Naadu before. Does Paayum Puli, the title inspired by yesteryear Rajini film, live up to all hype and expectations? The answer is yes. A racy and an adventurous film, Payum Puli is an engaging fare and sure to appease Vishal fans and action-lovers. Suseenthiran has managed to weave a magic on screen. He has ensured the momentum is not lost from the first scene. The film is not just raw action but also there are enough elements in it like action, comedy and romance to keep it going. Vishal is at ease in action mode. He does bash his opponents in style and delivers a packed punch as encounter cop Jayaseelan. Kajal Agarwal as bubbly Sowmya does chip in well. D Imman’s music and background score add momentum to the script. The songs gel with the story and the number Silukku Maramae is a huge hit. Cinematographer Velraj captures action well, while Antony’s sharp editing keeps the movie racy. Set in the backdrop of Madurai, the movie manages to leave a mark and engage audience. Vishal steals the show.
