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It was decided to release the film in the country with the title Irumbu Karangal ( transl. The makers wanted to release the film in Sri Lanka, but got into trouble as the title had "puli" (tiger), perceived as alluding to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. The film was a commercial success, completed a 133-day run at theatres, and grossed over ₹20 million (equivalent to ₹290 million or US$3.8 million in 2020). Kalki said the real pouncing tigers of the film were the hero and the technicians. Paayum Puli was released on 14 January 1983, Pongal day. The disco song "Aadi Maasam" was well received and it was later remixed by Srikanth Deva in Thottupaar (2010). The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vaali. Karate Mani, a stuntman was later cast in the role, but he walked out. Tirulokchandar to play the antagonist, but he declined. The production company AVM Productions initially wanted A. Rathnam was the action choreographer, and the film was inspired by The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978). Muthuraman and Panchu Arunachalam designed the story of a meek person who takes training in a martial arts school to avenge the death of his sister. Sathyaraj as a Gangster in Radha's Tea StallĬashing on the huge popularity of Bruce Lee and his martial arts films, S.

Balaji as master of martial arts (guest appearance)
