Gulu Gulu(2022)
Gulu Gulu (2022) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Rathna Kumar. Starring Namita Krishnamurthy, Athulya Chandra and Seshu. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 29 July 2022
- Director
- Rathna Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man who loves traveling and doesn't fit into one simple box decides to help a group of people save their friend. His actions end up causing a lot of unexpected trouble and confusion along the way.
“A wanderer. A rescue mission. Total chaos.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Gulu Gulu
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Lollu Sabha Maaran (6 films together), Pradeep Rawat & Santhanam (3 films together), Santhanam & Santhosh Narayanan (3 films together), Santhosh Narayanan & Lollu Sabha Maaran (2 films together), and George Mariyan & Lollu Sabha Maaran (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gulu Gulu' is an onomatopoeic Tamil word mimicking the sound of a stomach rumble, hinting at the protagonist's restless hunger for travel.
- Director Rathna Kumar initially conceived the story as a short film before expanding it into a full-length feature during development.
- Actor Santhanam, known for comedy, performed many of his own stunts in the adventure sequences, which was a departure from his usual roles.
- The movie was primarily shot in real outdoor locations across Tamil Nadu to capture authentic travel and adventure visuals.
- A minor character in the film is named as a subtle nod to a popular Tamil film director, serving as an inside joke for cinema fans.
- The soundtrack composer, Santhosh Narayanan, incorporated folk music elements from the Kumbakonam region to match the travel theme.
- Despite being an adventure comedy, the film includes a subplot about identity crisis, reflecting the director's interest in personal discovery themes.