Ghilli (2004): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Ghilli is a 2004 family comedy directed by Dharani, starring Pandi as Roadside Seller, Trisha Krishnan and Vijay. It runs 2 hours 48 minutes and earned $163,961 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 48m (168 min)
- Director
- Dharani
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Sri Surya Movies
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ghilli About?
The premise of Ghilli without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Muthu Pandi, a powerful villager, resolves to marry Dhanalakshmi. Determined to remove any obstacle, he confronts and kills those who stand in his way, beginning with her two brothers. Faced with danger, Dhanalakshmi flees the village, only to be unexpectedly aided by Velu, a university Kabaddi player, who becomes entangled in her escape.
Ghilli Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- manhunt
- nickname in title
- chennai india
- corpse
- doll
- kabaddi
- punched in the face
- train station
- rescue
- on the run
- challenge
- electrocution
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- procession
- courage
- lighthouse
- covered in mud
- falling into mud
- jogging
- dog squad
- hiding in a closet
- passport
- knife held to throat
- terrace
- protection
- car chase
- madurai india
- man slaps a woman
- tough guy
- fistfight
- hand to hand combat
- street gang
- one man army
- showdown
- martial arts
- chase
- police officer
- sportsman
- obsession
- death of brother
- murder
- remake
- underwater scene
- lifting someone into the air
- girl
- man
- one person army action
- village
- slapped in the face
- jumping from a window
- knee pads
Ghilli Cast & Characters
Pandi leads the cast as Roadside Seller, with Trisha Krishnan as Dhanalakshmi and Vijay as Saravanavelu. Directed by Dharani; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dharani
- Pandi as Roadside Seller
- Trisha Krishnan as Dhanalakshmi
- Vijay as Saravanavelu
- Nancy Jennifer as Bhuvana
Also Starring in Ghilli
· 21 more- Prakash Raj Muthupandi
- Karate Raja Muthupandi's Henchman
- Brahmanandam Priest Ramakrishna
- Tanikella Bharani Muthupandi's Father
- Ashish Vidhyarthi Sivasubramanian
- Mayilsamy Narayanan
- Ponnambalam Arivazhagan
- Pandu Police Inspector
- Dhamu Otteri Nari
- Vimal Saravanavelu's Teammate (Uncredited Role)
- Appukutty Priest Ramakrishna's Assistant
- Janaki Sabesh Saravanavelu's Mother
- Aadukalam Murugadoss
- Nagendra Prasad Prasad
- Nandha Saravanan Tiger Team Captain
- Pondy Ravi
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- Maran Adhivaasi
- Scissor Manogar
- Vinod Raj Dhanalakshmi's Father
- T. K. Kala Muthupandi's Mother
- Suruli Manohar
More from Dharani
More films directed by Dharani: Osthe, Kuruvi, Bangaram and Dhool.
Ghilli Plot Summary
What happens in Ghilli from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Saravanavelu, known as Velu, is a state-level Kabaddi player living in Chennai with his family. His father, Sivasubramaniam, a stern police officer, constantly rebukes him for neglecting his education in favor of Kabaddi, while Velu’s mother Janaki dotes on him. Velu’s younger sister Bhuvana is sharp and inquisitive, and she often drags him into trouble with their father, even as she adores him. One day, Velu is sent to his relative’s wedding in Trichy, but he secretly skips it to play a Kabaddi match in Madurai for his team Ghilli. The choice reveals Velu’s loyalty to his sport and his readiness to follow his own path, even when it stirs trouble at home.
Full summary
The whole story of Ghilli, scene by scene
Ghilli Box Office
Ghilli grossed $163,961 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$164K
- International
- $164K
Ghilli Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ghilli.
How Well Do You Know Ghilli?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What sport does the protagonist Saravanavelu, also known as Velu, excel at?
Ghilli Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “keertiman” and “Gilli”.
- Also known as
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- keertiman
- Gilli
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Ghilli FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Ghilli, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ghilli?
Ghilli runs 2 hours 48 minutes (168 minutes).
When was Ghilli released?
Ghilli was released on April 17, 2004.
Who directed Ghilli?
Ghilli was directed by Dharani.
More films by Dharani Who is in the cast of Ghilli?
Ghilli stars Pandi as Roadside Seller, Trisha Krishnan as Dhanalakshmi and Vijay as Saravanavelu, among 25 credited actors.
How much did Ghilli make at the box office?
Ghilli grossed $163,961 worldwide.
Does Ghilli have a post-credit scene?
No. Ghilli has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Ghilli in?
The original language of Ghilli is Tamil.
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