Just as actor Vijay’s next movie Puli is getting ready to be released, reports are coming in that the Income Tax department has raided the houses and offices of several Tamil stars including the lead in the movie actor Vijay.

Reports also say that houses of actresses Nayanthara and Samantha have also been raided by the income tax department.

Initial reports suggest that 25-30 to locations are being raided in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Hyderabad.

Puli, a movie directed by Chimbu Devan,is said to be a fantasy-adventure. The movie is expected to be released on October 1.

Updates to follow.