Paayum Puli (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1983, Paayum Puli is an action, drama and romance film directed by S. P. Muthuraman, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. When a smuggler kills his sister, a mentally impaired man (Rajnikanth) vows to deliver justice and joins a martial arts school. He trains hard there to become a master fighter, honing his fighting skills. Taking on a new identity, Paayum Puli (Pouncing Tiger), he sets off for revenge, but a beautiful woman (Radha) soon puts a hitch in his plans. Manorama, Silk Smitha and Jaishankar also star in this action-packed movie.
Who’s in it. Paayum Puli stars Rajinikanth as Paayum Puli, Radha, Manorama and Janagaraj, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Paayum Puli has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Paayum Puli page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paayum Puli tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paayum Puli (1983)?
- In US, Paayum Puli is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Paayum Puli worth watching?
- Paayum Puli holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Paayum Puli?
- Paayum Puli stars Rajinikanth, Radha, Manorama, Janagaraj and Jaishankar.
- When was Paayum Puli released?
- Paayum Puli was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.