Vijay plays dual role in this movie as Marudheeran and Pulivendhan. Hansika Motwani as princess and Shruti Haasan pairs with Vijay (Marudheeran).
Puli is set against the backdrop of a fantasy kingdom named Vedhala Kotai, which is ruled by its queen, played by Sridevi, and commandeered by Sudeep.
Sudeep leads a mysterious team of warriors known as 'Vedhalangal' and they posses certain super human abilities. Putting their super powers to good use, Sudeep and his gang impose many unreasonable taxes on the citizens who reside in the surrounding villages.
They also treat them as slaves and take complete control over them. Unable to free themselves from the evil clutches of 'Vedhalangal', the villagers finally turn towards Vijay after certain turn of events.
How Vijay takes on the evil gang of 'Vedhalangal' despite their super power abilities forms the crux of the story.
