Ghilli
Velu, an aspiring kabaddi player, goes to Madurai to participate in a regional match, where he rescues Dhanalakshmi from Muthupandi, a powerful man keen on marrying the girl against her will.
Directed by Dharani · Action · Drama · Romance · 160 min · 2004
Trailer
Director
Dharani
Studio
Sri Surya Movies
Release
17 Apr 2004
Runtime
160 min
Genres
Action, Drama, Romance
Full Plot
Muthu Pandi, a village strongman, decides to marry his niece Dhanalakshmi, and begins his quest by eliminating everyone who opposes their union - starting with both her brothers. In desperation, Dhanalakshmi decides to escape from the village, and in the process is unwittingly assisted by a university Kabaddi player Velu.
Cast & Characters
Supporting
Baby Jennifer
Bhuvana "Bhuvi", Velu's sister
Jennifer
Otteri Nari, Velu's sidekick
Dhamu
Velu's teammate
Maran
Velu's teammate
Chaplin Balu
Did You Know?
Dharani has directed 5 films in our catalog, including Osthe, Dhill.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vijay appears in 27 films in our catalog, including Mersal, Pokkiri.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Ghilli collected ₹36−42 crore (equivalent to ₹−149 crore or US$−15 million in 2023) worldwide in its initial run and ₹3.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Ghilli holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (17,682 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 3, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.2/10 on IMDb (17,682 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghilli's IMDb rating?+
Ghilli has a 8.2/10 rating on IMDb from 17,682 votes.
Is Ghilli good? What are critics saying?+
Ghilli holds 8.2/10 on IMDb (17,682 votes).
How long is Ghilli?+
Ghilli has a runtime of 160 min.
Who directed Ghilli?+
Ghilli was directed by Dharani.
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