Ghilli
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Ghilli is a Tamil
action comedy film
directed by Dharani
. The film stars Joseph Vijay
, Trisha Krishnan
, Prakash Raj
, Ashish Vidyarthi
, and Dhamu
. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar
. This is a remake of super hit Telugu film Okkadu
starring prince Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chowla, and Prakash Raj directed by Gunasekar and was released on april 17,2004.This film is one of the biggest blockbusters in Vijay's career.
). His father Sivasubramanian (Ashish Vidyarthi
), an assistant police commissioner, is a martinet, who finds his son (who still has his arrears to clear before he gets his degree) incorrigible. His mother (Janaki Sabesh
), on the other hand, dotes on him. His younger sister Bhuvana (`Baby' Jennifer) is the typical sharp and inquisitive schoolgirl. Velu goes to Madurai for a kabbadi match, but circumstances force him to lend a helping hand to Dhanalakshmi (Trisha
) who is fleeing from the cantankerous Muthupandi (Prakash Raj
), a State Minister's son, madly in one sided love with her. From then on, it is a hectic run for the two with Muthupandi and his henchmen, who seem to be teeming all over the place, close on their heels.During the chase, muthupandi even manages to find velu and dhanalakshmi on the way, but velu uses his intelligence to escape from muthupandi and his outnumbered men. Muthupandi is extremely angered by this, and vows to never return home, without finding back dhanalakshmi. thus he sets on a chase to chennai, to find dhanalakshmi and hunt down velu. here begins the cat and mouse chase, that sets up an enthralling second half for the film.
Velu hides Danalakshmi in his house and manages to get her a Passport and Visa for America. But Dhanalakshmi is not willing to go to America as she had fallen in love with Velu. Velu and his friends cross many hurdles to get Dhanalaksmi to the Airport in time for the flight before their final league Kabbadi Match, only to find her back in the stadium while the match is going on. Before she came, Velu had missed her and that caused him to have a lot of trouble playing. But after seeing Dhanalakshmi, Velu plays well and wins the game. The movie ends in a gripping climax with a fight until death between Velu and Muthupandi, in which muthupandi dies accidentally. finally velu and dhanalakshmi unite.
. The song Appadi Podu was later considered as the theme of Kollywood
.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
action comedy film
Film
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
directed by Dharani
Dharani (director)
Dharani is an Indian film director, who primarily directs action-masala films. He is best known for directing the blockbuster films Dhill, Dhool and Ghilli.-Career:...
. The film stars Joseph Vijay
Joseph Vijay
Vijay is an Indian film actor and playback singer, who is based in the cinema of Tamil Nadu. He is the son of film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar. After performing uncredited roles as a child actor in films produced by his father, he made his debut in a lead role in the 1992 film...
, Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
, Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
, Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Hindi films and lately in South Indian films. He has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for film Drohkaal in 1995....
, and Dhamu
Dhamu
Dhamu was a part of Gaana Galata Group a popular touring and acting comedy troupe. He was first spotted by Assistant Director Sukumaran in 1991 and made his debut in Tamil Film Malar starring young actor Prashant-playing the role of the annoying and self proclaimed comical rowdy of the district...
. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar
Vidyasagar (music director)
Vidyasagar is an Award-Winning Indian film music director and music composer in the Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi film industry. He is very popular in South Indian music industry and best known for his soulful melodies. His fast numbers to many films have earned him much fame too. He has...
. This is a remake of super hit Telugu film Okkadu
Okkadu
Okkadu is a 2003 Telugu film which was directed by Gunasekhar. It stars Mahesh Babu, Bhoomika Chawla, and Prakash Raj. Music was composed by Mani Sharma and editing was done by A. Sreekar Prasad. M.S. Raju produced this film. This movie was later remade into the Tamil as Ghilli and became one of...
starring prince Mahesh Babu, Bhumika Chowla, and Prakash Raj directed by Gunasekar and was released on april 17,2004.This film is one of the biggest blockbusters in Vijay's career.
Plot
Ghilli is the nickname for the popular state level kabbadi player Velu (Joseph VijayJoseph Vijay
Vijay is an Indian film actor and playback singer, who is based in the cinema of Tamil Nadu. He is the son of film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar. After performing uncredited roles as a child actor in films produced by his father, he made his debut in a lead role in the 1992 film...
). His father Sivasubramanian (Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Hindi films and lately in South Indian films. He has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for film Drohkaal in 1995....
), an assistant police commissioner, is a martinet, who finds his son (who still has his arrears to clear before he gets his degree) incorrigible. His mother (Janaki Sabesh
Janaki Sabesh
-Early life:Janaki Sabesh was born Bangalore in a Palghat Iyer family She graduated in political science from Lady Sriram's and did her masters in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia, Delhi.-Career:...
), on the other hand, dotes on him. His younger sister Bhuvana (`Baby' Jennifer) is the typical sharp and inquisitive schoolgirl. Velu goes to Madurai for a kabbadi match, but circumstances force him to lend a helping hand to Dhanalakshmi (Trisha
Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
) who is fleeing from the cantankerous Muthupandi (Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
), a State Minister's son, madly in one sided love with her. From then on, it is a hectic run for the two with Muthupandi and his henchmen, who seem to be teeming all over the place, close on their heels.During the chase, muthupandi even manages to find velu and dhanalakshmi on the way, but velu uses his intelligence to escape from muthupandi and his outnumbered men. Muthupandi is extremely angered by this, and vows to never return home, without finding back dhanalakshmi. thus he sets on a chase to chennai, to find dhanalakshmi and hunt down velu. here begins the cat and mouse chase, that sets up an enthralling second half for the film.
Velu hides Danalakshmi in his house and manages to get her a Passport and Visa for America. But Dhanalakshmi is not willing to go to America as she had fallen in love with Velu. Velu and his friends cross many hurdles to get Dhanalaksmi to the Airport in time for the flight before their final league Kabbadi Match, only to find her back in the stadium while the match is going on. Before she came, Velu had missed her and that caused him to have a lot of trouble playing. But after seeing Dhanalakshmi, Velu plays well and wins the game. The movie ends in a gripping climax with a fight until death between Velu and Muthupandi, in which muthupandi dies accidentally. finally velu and dhanalakshmi unite.
Cast
- Joseph VijayJoseph VijayVijay is an Indian film actor and playback singer, who is based in the cinema of Tamil Nadu. He is the son of film producer and director S. A. Chandrasekhar. After performing uncredited roles as a child actor in films produced by his father, he made his debut in a lead role in the 1992 film...
as Saravanavelu - Trisha KrishnanTrisha KrishnanTrisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
as Dhanalakshmi - Prakash RajPrakash RajPrakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
as Muthupandi - Ashish VidyarthiAshish VidyarthiAshish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor who worked predominantly in Hindi films and lately in South Indian films. He has won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for film Drohkaal in 1995....
as Sivasubramanian - Janaki SabeshJanaki Sabesh-Early life:Janaki Sabesh was born Bangalore in a Palghat Iyer family She graduated in political science from Lady Sriram's and did her masters in Mass Communication from Jamia Millia, Delhi.-Career:...
as Saravanavelu's mother - Baby Jennifer as Bhuvana alias Saravanavelu's sister
- DhamuDhamuDhamu was a part of Gaana Galata Group a popular touring and acting comedy troupe. He was first spotted by Assistant Director Sukumaran in 1991 and made his debut in Tamil Film Malar starring young actor Prashant-playing the role of the annoying and self proclaimed comical rowdy of the district...
as Oteri Nari - MayilsamyMayilsamyMayilsamy is a Tamil comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai...
as Lighthouse Keeper - Nagendra PrasadNagendra PrasadNagendra Prasad is a Kollywood cine artiste who acts and choreographs for films. He is the youngest son of dance master Mugur Sundar, and younger brother to popular cine artistes Prabhu Deva and Raju Sundaram...
as Prasad - VimalVimalVimal is an Indian film actor, who appears in Tamil films. Following cameo appearances in the Vijay-starrer Ghilli and Kuruvi and Ajith Kumar's Kireedam, he played the lead role in Pandiraj's critically acclaimed Pasanga...
as Saravanavelu's team mate (uncredited role)
Box office
The film ran for over 100 days and grossed above 30crores. The overseas market was estimated at 5 crores.Opening Weekend - $563,425 (India) (11 June 2011) (2 Screens)Awards
- Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award - VijayVijayVijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference...
- Dinakaran Best Actor Award - VijayVijayVijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference...
- Film Today Best Actor Award - VijayVijayVijay is a common given name for males in India. The word Vijay is derived from Vijaya, meaning "Victory". It is another name for Arjuna, the hero of the great Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The word Vijay is similar in meaning to Jai, although there is a small difference...
- Dinakaran Best Villain Award - Prakash RajPrakash RajPrakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
- Filmfare Best Tamil Vilain AwardFilmfare Best Villain Award (Tamil)The Filmfare Best Villain Award was given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil films....
- Prakash RajPrakash RajPrakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to... - Filmfare Best South Choreography Award - Raju SundaramRaju SundaramRaju Sundaram is a Kollywood cine artiste who acts, directs, and choreographs for films. He is an eldest son of dance master Mugur Sundar, and elder brother to Prabhu Deva and Nagendra Prasad.-Birth:...
Soundtrack
The soundtrack features 6 songs composed by VidyasagarVidyasagar (music director)
Vidyasagar is an Award-Winning Indian film music director and music composer in the Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi film industry. He is very popular in South Indian music industry and best known for his soulful melodies. His fast numbers to many films have earned him much fame too. He has...
. The song Appadi Podu was later considered as the theme of Kollywood
Kollywood
Kollywood is a word referring two different movie industries in India and Nepal, derived from the word Hollywood and their local movie centers.* Tamil cinema, the Tamil language film industry based on Kodambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,...
.
| Song title | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Kabadi | Maran, Jayamoorty | 01:44 |
| Arjunar Villu | Sukhwinder Singh Sukhwinder Singh Sukhwinder Singh, Born as Sukhi Singh Lubana is an Indian singer best known for working as Bollywood playback artist. Singh is famous for singing "Chaiyya Chaiyya" for which he won the Best Male Playback Award at the 1999 Filmfare Awards. The song, from Mani Ratnam's 1998 film Dil Se, was composed... |
04:27 |
| Sha La La | Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan Sunidhi Chauhan is an Indian playback singer, best known for her Hindi film songs in Bollywood. She has also recorded songs for Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, Assamese and Gujarati films and is credited with over 2000 songs.... |
04:30 |
| Appadi Podu | Krishna Kumar Kunnath, Anuradha Sriram Anuradha Sriram Anuradha Sriram is an Indian carnatic and playback singer who hails from the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. She has sung in many Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films.- Personal life :... |
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| Soora Thenga | Tippu Tippu (singer) Tippu is a South Indian playback singer who has performed in Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu languages. Tippu's original name, as told by him in Koffee with Anu, is Ekambaresh. He is married to playback singers Harini. Tippu did his schooling at St. John's Matriculation Higher Secondary School... |
04:03 |
| Kokkarakko | Udit Narayan Udit Narayan -Career:King of melody, Udit Narayan Jha was born on 1 December, 1955 in a village called Bhardaha in the Saptari district , Nepal. His father was Hare Krishna Jha and his mother was Bhuwaneshwari Devi.Narayan studied at P.B... , Sujatha Mohan Sujatha Mohan Sujatha Mohan , usually credited as Sujatha, is an award-winning Indian playback singer who is popular for singing in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She has also sung for Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She is widely popular for her evergreen melodies and her sweet voice is considered to be her... |
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