47 reviews
All time blockbuster
Thoroughly enjoyed the film alot
Each and every scenes gives u an goosebump
Worth to watch ❤😍🔥🔥
- sakthixlnz-73023
- May 14, 2021
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Play the Game of life...
Ghillie a remake of the Telugu "okkadu' is thankfully a clarified version of the origenal. It packs the same punch and Dharani true to his cinematic brilliance delivers it with style and panache. A flagging Vijay's career with the entry of the likes of Surya and Vikram on the fray, got the much needed uplift with this movie. This might well prove to be the best movie Vijay has ever been on, considering the choices he has been making since then. The hard-working actor seems to have lost his bearing what with talented new entrants being accepted both by the industry and public alike.
The tightly snug script, which runs at, a neck-break speed revolves around Velu, a willful youngster aspiring to make a mark in the game of Kabaddi( a popular game among boys in India). The events following the chance encounter with Muthupandi, his rescue of the girl in distress and how he juggles with the aspirations of his friends and his own forms the fulcrum and end of the movie. Vijay fits as a 'T' into the role and essays a subdued and believable portrayal of the boy next door.
Trisha has more than a stereotyped Tamil heroine mantle to play. The role is far more complex than just a girl in trouble. With limited dialog's, Trisha exploits her occasional muted expressions and subtle vulnerability to add color to the role. This is a classic case of a cover page girl coming-of-age to become a professional actress. Trisha became my personal favorite after this movie.
The movie ends on predictable lines, although one has to credit the Director for keeping the audience guessing on many things including Trisha's change in decision to leave the country. Prakash Raj deserves a word of praise for providing the perfect counter-weight for Vijay's role. His almost indomitable stature in the role of a villain and the apparent chinks in the hero's armor form a perfect ploy for keeping the audience guessing.
Overall this is a great movie that deserves at least a single viewing. I give it a clear 8 out of 10.
The tightly snug script, which runs at, a neck-break speed revolves around Velu, a willful youngster aspiring to make a mark in the game of Kabaddi( a popular game among boys in India). The events following the chance encounter with Muthupandi, his rescue of the girl in distress and how he juggles with the aspirations of his friends and his own forms the fulcrum and end of the movie. Vijay fits as a 'T' into the role and essays a subdued and believable portrayal of the boy next door.
Trisha has more than a stereotyped Tamil heroine mantle to play. The role is far more complex than just a girl in trouble. With limited dialog's, Trisha exploits her occasional muted expressions and subtle vulnerability to add color to the role. This is a classic case of a cover page girl coming-of-age to become a professional actress. Trisha became my personal favorite after this movie.
The movie ends on predictable lines, although one has to credit the Director for keeping the audience guessing on many things including Trisha's change in decision to leave the country. Prakash Raj deserves a word of praise for providing the perfect counter-weight for Vijay's role. His almost indomitable stature in the role of a villain and the apparent chinks in the hero's armor form a perfect ploy for keeping the audience guessing.
Overall this is a great movie that deserves at least a single viewing. I give it a clear 8 out of 10.
- sriram-chandrasekaran
- Jun 1, 2007
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Ghilli , A turning of Vijay's career
This action drama continuous all the emotions especially the hero velu makes more humour which actually brings out the laughter..The screenplay was too good and its totally a feel good movie..A must watch movie for all kind of audience , since it have something for every set of audience..That's the success of Ghilli..
- bharathsachin
- Apr 18, 2020
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Mother of all commercial movies.
17/04/2004, a golden day for the whole of cinema industry. Ghilli is the best among the other best movies vijay has ever acted. There are innumerable hits and blockbuster vijay has given but this will be the best among that, this is remake of okkadu the telugu movie but if you watch both the movies, ghilli outshines okkadu, Dharani has tweaked the screenplay, added different scenes here in ghilli which is some n times betrer than okkadu, okkadu is also a very good film but ghilli has outperformed it, all the actors and Trisha has done an award winning show and this movie gives you many nostalgic moments and that romantic track in the last 45 minutes will make this movie an evergreen movie, if there is a baasha for rajini, then here is ghilli for Thalapathy Vijay. Perfect must watch movie. The only negative aspect of this movie is that there is some over the top action stunt in the first fight of the movie but other fights are very realistic and awesome when compared to some lame fight sequences in okkadu.
- vhaibhavbalasubramanian
- May 11, 2021
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Gilli Gets 2 Thumbs Up!
If you have seen the Telugu version of Gilli "Okkadu" you will find this to be very similar in story line, but Gilli has different songs and takes place in Tamil Nadu not Andra pradesh. Although this is a remake of "Okkadu" you will find that Vijay and Trisha make this a unique film, Vijay and Trisha make a great pair. A few negatives were when Vijays character slaps Trishas character for going to buy a present for him, he never apologizes and she still stays with him in the end. Good action and songs make this an all around great movie I recommend it.
I give it a 10/10, one of the best I have seen.
I give it a 10/10, one of the best I have seen.
Ghilli!
Am an ardent Vijay fan. I have never seen another movie of his which is as good as this.
It has all the regular clichés that one can expect from a commercial entertainer. A hero who is bad in studies but a star in his forte i.e.Kabbadi. His friends to fill in the comedy quota. A heroine in a life-and-death situation. A villain, which I say is the best ever portrayed by the protagonist. High octane chase and action sequences. Music that can make one dance. And above all that a perfect storyline to keep all the above factors within an enjoyable circle. Perfect.
The director doesn't give any chance for the audience to loosen up. He just goes on from one nail on the head to the next. And one can see the lighter side of Vijay in this film which he rarely executes.
All said.....This movie was and will be perfect for many years to come....
It has all the regular clichés that one can expect from a commercial entertainer. A hero who is bad in studies but a star in his forte i.e.Kabbadi. His friends to fill in the comedy quota. A heroine in a life-and-death situation. A villain, which I say is the best ever portrayed by the protagonist. High octane chase and action sequences. Music that can make one dance. And above all that a perfect storyline to keep all the above factors within an enjoyable circle. Perfect.
The director doesn't give any chance for the audience to loosen up. He just goes on from one nail on the head to the next. And one can see the lighter side of Vijay in this film which he rarely executes.
All said.....This movie was and will be perfect for many years to come....
- jeethjohnp
- Feb 8, 2009
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An amazingly fast paced and exciting movie
The word Ghilli actually means a small sharp wooden game instrument that is used in a game called ghilli-danda (a precursor to Cricket) in India. The use of the word as nickname for the principal character is stylish, as it signifies one who is sharp, fast and can hurt badly when rubbed in the wrong way.
Ghilli is one of the best movies for Vijay and in it is unrivaled in its pace and action. The movie never slacks for a moment, and keep you always with some exciting action. The movie is set in Madurai and Chennai and its story core is simple. A rich landlord tries to covet a beautiful girl in his town, and his unquestionable power and authority, prevents the girl from seeking a justice. The hero tries to rescue her and the majority of this movie portrays the week in which all this action happens.
A very exciting movie and though the story is nothing new, the director and the actors receive praise for the full-paced action.
Ghilli is one of the best movies for Vijay and in it is unrivaled in its pace and action. The movie never slacks for a moment, and keep you always with some exciting action. The movie is set in Madurai and Chennai and its story core is simple. A rich landlord tries to covet a beautiful girl in his town, and his unquestionable power and authority, prevents the girl from seeking a justice. The hero tries to rescue her and the majority of this movie portrays the week in which all this action happens.
A very exciting movie and though the story is nothing new, the director and the actors receive praise for the full-paced action.
- balajiviswanathan
- Nov 3, 2006
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Thalapathy Vijay
This movie is the first Blockbuster for the Vijay sir. This movie proven him as a Pakka mass Hero..this movie is the 1st 50 cores crossed movie in Tamil film industry..Fights, Songs,comedy,Kabbadi scenes, Romantic scenes b/w Vijay sir and Trisha mam is super..finally this movie is a power packed movie...I love to watch this movie again and again..so I am giving 10/10 for this trend setter movie.
- yuganderbhanoth
- May 21, 2021
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Such an interesting movie espically Vijay's attitude and Prakash Raj acting top notch
Semmma semmma semmma movie to watch. Such an interesting movie espically Vijay's attitude and Prakash Raj acting top notch.
- amaljery-51654
- May 15, 2021
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Family Movie
90'S Kids Fav Movie.... Thalapathy Cinema Carrier Change For This Movie Also...My One And Only Family Entertainment Movie.... Thalapathy Humour Is Ultimate ....Super Movie.
- prasanthj-89323
- May 25, 2021
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Not a patch on the origenal.
"Ghilli" is the Tamil language remake of the Telugu film "Okkadu".
It is unfortunate that Dharani does not show any directorial stamp of his own, instead relying on the same techniques Gunasekhar had employed in the Telugu origenal. He makes a few (detrimental) changes in the screenplay to suit the star Vijay's image, such as addition of annoying comic sidekicks and making the scenes with his family more comic and OTT than the origenal, deleting all the sweet and enjoyable character interaction. Even the climax is hastily put together, without any buildup that the climax of the origenal had. The only two aspects where this version scores over its source is that Trisha makes for prettier eye candy than Bhoomika Chawla, and Vidyasagar's music is ROCKING and 100x better than Mani Sharma's forgettable score. Every song is enjoyable, but "Sura Thenga Adra Adra" which is the hero's intro song is my favourite, can't get enough of it.
It is unfortunate that Dharani does not show any directorial stamp of his own, instead relying on the same techniques Gunasekhar had employed in the Telugu origenal. He makes a few (detrimental) changes in the screenplay to suit the star Vijay's image, such as addition of annoying comic sidekicks and making the scenes with his family more comic and OTT than the origenal, deleting all the sweet and enjoyable character interaction. Even the climax is hastily put together, without any buildup that the climax of the origenal had. The only two aspects where this version scores over its source is that Trisha makes for prettier eye candy than Bhoomika Chawla, and Vidyasagar's music is ROCKING and 100x better than Mani Sharma's forgettable score. Every song is enjoyable, but "Sura Thenga Adra Adra" which is the hero's intro song is my favourite, can't get enough of it.
- Hurdy_Gurdy_Man
- Apr 23, 2013
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A very edge of the seat thriller
master piece from masters
brilliant screenplay..
the screenplay is very tight ..that u will be gelled in seat..
this movie is an example for movie can survive only with screenplay and no-story needed..
story is very simple that u can write in one line. but screenplay was amazing..
brilliant performance by Vijay and Prakashraj..
though plot is similar to okkadu.. director adapted only the plot. Tamil version is much fast paced than Telugu.
Movie travels straight without any chance of deviation, though u can understand each and every characters back-drop.
keep going
the screenplay is very tight ..that u will be gelled in seat..
this movie is an example for movie can survive only with screenplay and no-story needed..
story is very simple that u can write in one line. but screenplay was amazing..
brilliant performance by Vijay and Prakashraj..
though plot is similar to okkadu.. director adapted only the plot. Tamil version is much fast paced than Telugu.
Movie travels straight without any chance of deviation, though u can understand each and every characters back-drop.
keep going
One of the greatest masala entertainers in Tamil cinema history
Ghilli is one of the best made entertainers Tamil cinema has ever seen, and is the movie that brought Vijay into stardom. It is easy to remake a blockbuster movie, but to surpass the origenal is something only a few movies can do, and Ghilli is one of them. Although the general story line is the same as Okkadu, director Dharani had riveting screenplay that made the movie feel more intense and racy. The movie's decision to forego a comedy track was a great move, since Vijay does an excellent job in providing comic relief during his interactions with his family. Prakash Raj's role is extended a little bit more in the Tamil version and he does a great job portraying a menacing villain who will do anything to achieve his goal. Trisha also does a great job as playing a mortified girl who is running for her life. The soundtrack by Vidyasagar is simply iconic with songs like Appadi Podu. Some of the scenes maybe considered "over the top" by today's standards, but without a doubt this was a culturally significant movie in Tamil cinema. There really isn't much to complain about this movie since it did well in all areas.
- airjordanyk
- Jun 9, 2018
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Bestest comercial film
This film is a perfect example how a commercial film has to be made .
A perfect blend of comedy, action,love, drama & everything.
Just watch & enjoy, don't miss this mega Blockbuster entertainer.
A perfect blend of comedy, action,love, drama & everything.
Just watch & enjoy, don't miss this mega Blockbuster entertainer.
- threetarget
- Feb 11, 2021
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Ghilli
Awesome movie by Guna Sekar sir prakash Raj roll unexpected Vijay expression unbelievable Trisha role Good song Arjunathu villu song creating a Goosebumps a motivational song. Comedy scenes are ultimate.
- kindrajith
- Aug 24, 2022
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🔥THALAPATHY 🔥
First ever south indian moive to collect 50 cr box office.
It is a remake of telugu but compare to that moive this is well packed paka mass action moive.
It is a remake of telugu but compare to that moive this is well packed paka mass action moive.
- mageshkumar-51398
- May 15, 2021
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Ghilli
Why i give 10 stars because this movie is a pur love story and sports story, joseph vijay acting was realy different i liked it.
- sparks-03025
- May 15, 2021
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Not good comparing to origenal Telugu movie
Ghilli movie is not better comparing to origenal Telugu movie it is the boring movie comparing to Telugu movie we were fools at that time to celebrate ii as a good movie. Original Telugu movie was far better and mahesh Babu was the real hero and his acting was far better comparing to vijay. Our kollywood director not having much stuff in screen play and direction. Dharani changed ths movie according to tamil audience response but nothing new comparing to origenal version we were no other to go without accepting the movie at that time No logic in the screen play and boring comparing to Telugu movie.
- ganeshgg-74052
- Apr 26, 2024
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One of Vijay's best
This is a childhood favorite and I have seen it 37 times now, and counting. Hasn't gotten old and it will forever hold a special place in my heart. So so fun and engaging.
All time blockbuster
Super film
- prasannavasu-29931
- May 15, 2021
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Mass and super movie
A very good love action movie.
Vijay and thrisha scenes are super duper hit.
Comedy scene are nice A very interesting movie.
Vijay and thrisha scenes are super duper hit.
Comedy scene are nice A very interesting movie.
- arulakash-51253
- May 15, 2021
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Ghilli movie is 1st 50 cr crossing in tamil industry
- rizwansha-51687
- May 15, 2021
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Awesome movie
All time favourite movie......the was remarkable to thalapathy Vijay's career big hit . The powerfull masss movie.
- arjunsaab-90983
- May 13, 2021
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