Who said Vijay starrer ‘Puli’, directed by Chimbudevan, is only managing to get negative reviews, comments and memes?

Well, some of the prominent celebrities of Kollywood are lauding the movie and the team’s efforts.

Superstar Rajinikanth, it is learnt, watched the film at a special screening in Chennai on Sunday, and appreciated Vijay, Chimbudevan and others. He also admired the making of the movie, especially graphics.

Director N Lingusamy has said that Vijay should do more films like ‘Puli’ and it is a good entertainer for children. Other celebrities who have appreciated ‘Puli’ are Jayam Ravi, Jiiva and D Imman among others.

Actor Jiiva recently happened to see Puli and this is what he had to say about this Chimbu Deven flick,

"Puli is targeted not just at Vijay sir's fans but mainly for kids and families. It has lots of graphics and is a star-studded family entertainer. The film is a jolly fantasy ride taking us to a different world. This is a 1st time attempt by Vijay sir and is a good mainstream film. Kids will love to see his stunts and different make-overs. Then there are the dances, fights and his other essential elements. Hats off Vijay sir, I wish to do such films too."

Similarly Jayam Ravi and Imman have also lauded the film. One of the producers of the film, P.T.Selvakumar also expressed his happiness at the film's performance,

"Despite mixed reviews, the film is doing very well. Kids and family audiences are giving good patronage to the film and the weekend days are seeing an increase in tickets sold."

The film hit the screens on Thursday, a day after properties of Vijay and other involved in the multi-crore project were raided across Tamil Nadu, Telengana and Kerala by the Income Tax department sleuths.