# Ghilli (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ghilli-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 78% |
| Audience Score | 92% |
| Metascore | 62/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Dharani |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Family, Romance |
| Runtime | 168 min |

## Quick answer

Ghilli (2004) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The kabaddi romance that made Vijay a generation’s hero — still the gold standard of Tamil mass entertainers. Metascore 62/100. Directed by Dharani.

## Critics consensus

The kabaddi romance that made Vijay a generation’s hero — still the gold standard of Tamil mass entertainers.

## Synopsis

Muthu Pandi, a village strongman, decides to marry 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

Vijay (Thalapathy), Trisha, Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidhyarthi, Janaki Sabesh, Nancy Jennifer, Dhamu, Tanikella Bharani

## Common questions

**Is Ghilli worth watching?**
Ghilli holds a 77% Celluloid Score. The kabaddi romance that made Vijay a generation’s hero — still the gold standard of Tamil mass entertainers.

**What is Ghilli about?**
Muthu Pandi, a village strongman, decides to marry 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.

**Who directed Ghilli?**
Ghilli (2004) was directed by Dharani.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Ghilli?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 78%, audience 92%, Metascore 62/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch Ghilli?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Ghilli page for current options.

---
Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

Markdown mirror: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ghilli-2004.md