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Gulu Gulu(2022)

6.5/10
Tamil122 mins

Gulu Gulu (2022) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Rathna Kumar. Starring Santhanam, Athulya Chandra and Boxer Dheena. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office, Gulu Gulu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Rathna Kumar
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
Where to watch:
SSonyLIVfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony Liv
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
29 July 2022
Director
Rathna Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 2m
GudVibe 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

6.5Rating
122Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date29 July 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsGuluGulu · Kulu Kulu · KuluKulu

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
friendshipidentitylovefamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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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.

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