Is Puli a match to Bahubali?

Is the genre of fantasy making a long delayed entry in Bollywood as a popular form of screen entertainment? Perhaps, yes. After the huge success of Bahubali the all India market of cinema is all set to welcome another potential blockbuster, Puli. Starring South’s heartthrob Vijay and Shruti Hasan in the leads, the film also has Sridevi, now well past fifty, in a pivotal role. There appears to be special visual effects in abundance and good doses of action—how can you expect a Vijay starrer without action?---plus glamour and sexy dances. The question is whether all that a fantasy needs to rivet the attention of viewers is the visual opulence and visual gimmicks. A glance back at the fantasies that went on to attract repeat viewership will answer the query.