Uncertainty started prevailing over the release of the much anticipated 'Puli' as the surprise tax raids were conducted in the residences and offices of the film's lead actor Ilayathalapathy Vijay, director Chimbudevan, producers PT Selvakumar and Shibu Thameens.

The raids by the Income Tax department lastede for many hours and one of the producers were reportedly allowed to take care of the works related to release of the film only by late evening yesterday.

The producer called for an urgent meeting between all distributors and theatre owners of the film in which prominent members of Tamil Film Producers Council also participated. The meeting that begun last night is still going and all the last minute issues are getting sorted. Actors T.Rajendhar and Vishal voluntarily participated in this meeting to do their part for the release of 'Puli'.

However the early morning shows are getting cancelled across many theatres and KDM for the premiere shows in USA and other overseas countries are yet to be delivered. Still it is beleived that the film will be released at any cost today as Vijay is personally involved.

We have to wait for an official confirmation of release and the time of the first show.

Will the film release for the 8 am shows? We will hope for the best and wait for official word.