When the Valimai glimpse dropped in September, 2021, fans were quick to notice a few similarities it shared with the trailer of Jackie Chan's 2004 movie New Police Story. The trailer of Valimai helped this comparison further when it was revealed that Ajith's film follows a police officer who goes against a group of high-ended thugs.
Valimai released in theaters on February 24, 2022 and even then, the audience had stated on Twitter about how the movie reminded them of New Police Story. They have now pointed out that one Valimai scene is an exact replica of what is known as 'factory fight scene' to New Police Story fans.
It is worth mentioning here that Tamil cine audience is not a fan of such 'inspirations' and do not hold back from expressing the same to the respective film directors.
#Valimai poster release appove sonnen, New police story scene maathiri irukke nu (that iron building fight vachi) but another scene la sync pannitaaru,
— arunprasad (@Cinephile05) March 5, 2022
Valimai la Emotion ah connect eh aagala angellam, #TheNewPolicestory scene semma effective ah irukkum 😭👌👌, https://t.co/GUGL8JCJCd
I have watch new police story long time ago..when valimai trailers itself i mentioned it.. The main theme is same ji..
— VtyaDv (@DeviVithya) February 24, 2022
#valimai #வலிமை
— விவேகன் (@discover568) February 24, 2022
மேடம் ! New police story ஜாக்கிசான் படத்தை சிங்க் ஆகாம ரீமேக் பண்ணிருக்காப்ல வினோத்!
அஜித் சார் மாதிரி ஹீரோ கெடைச்சும் வேஸ்ட் பண்ணிட்டாப்ல! pic.twitter.com/GAImb2ONMS
#Valimai story = Jackie chan new police story. 🤔https://t.co/edYHateBXW
— kinnnng ShaarK.... (@2KinnngShark2) September 24, 2021