Gully Boy (2019) Review
★★★★☆ 4/5
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
Is Gully Boy worth watching?
Yes — Gully Boy is worth watching, with a 79% Critic Score and 82% Audience Score on Celluloid. It earns a 77% Celluloid Score across critic reviews, audience polls, Metascore (71), Letterboxd (3.7/5), and IMDb (7.9/10).
Directed by Zoya Akhtar, Gully Boy runs 156 minutes in Hindi. On Celluloid we index it for “Gully Boy review”, “is Gully Boy worth watching”, and related discovery queries from India.
What is Gully Boy about?
Murad, an underdog, struggles to convey his views on social issues and life in Dharavi through rapping. His life changes drastically when he meets a local rapper, Shrikant alias MC Sher.
Critics consensus: Zoya Akhtar’s Mumbai hip-hop drama put Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt inside India’s underground rap scene — Oscar India’s entry that year. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz, Vijay Varma, and others.
Should you watch Gully Boy tonight?
Yes — prioritize Gully Boy tonight if you want a proven drama with lasting rewatch value. At 156 minutes, it asks for a committed evening — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.
Where can I watch Gully Boy?
Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Gully Boy (2019) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt2395469. Explore more from India on our country hub or browse drama films.