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Ghilli(2004)

7.3/10
Tamil160 mins

Ghilli (2004) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Dharani. Starring Vijay, Trisha Krishnan and Prakash Raj. With an audience rating of 7.3/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Ghilli stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.

Director:Dharani
Mood:
funnyupliftingsuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun Nxt
OTT Release Date
1 April 2005
Theatrical Release
17 April 2004
Director
Dharani
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A village strongman wants to marry a young woman and starts by fighting her brothers. To escape this situation, she flees her village. Her getaway is accidentally helped by a university kabaddi player she meets along the way.

A village girl's escape leads to an unexpected hero.

Film Details

7.3Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 April 2004
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asகில்லி · keertiman · Gilli

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingsuspenseful
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability5

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot in a real-life stadium in Chennai, with over 10,000 extras cheering for the kabaddi match.
  • Vijay's character Velu was originally written as a football player, but was changed to kabaddi to better suit the rural setting.
  • The song 'Appadi Podu' became a massive hit and is still played at weddings and celebrations across Tamil Nadu.
  • The film was a remake of the Telugu hit 'Okkadu', but the director added more comedy scenes for the Tamil audience.
  • Actress Trisha, who played Dhanalakshmi, was initially hesitant to accept the role but it became her breakthrough performance.
  • The movie's success led to a surge in popularity for kabaddi among young people in Tamil Nadu, with many schools starting teams.
  • A real-life kabaddi coach was hired to train the actors, including Vijay, to make the sports scenes look authentic.

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