# Ghilli (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/ghilli-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 73% |
| Editorial Rating | 78/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% (excluded from composite) |
| 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 73% 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.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Where to watch

Global: Sun NXT
the United States: Sun NXT
the United Kingdom: Sun NXT
Indonesia: Sun NXT
India: Sun NXT
Turkey: Sun NXT
South Korea: Sun NXT
Japan: Sun NXT
the Philippines: Sun NXT
Pakistan: Sun NXT
South Africa: Sun NXT
Malaysia: Sun NXT
Thailand: Sun NXT
the United Arab Emirates: Sun NXT
Nigeria: Sun NXT

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Ghilli worth watching?**
Ghilli holds a 73% 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?**
73% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (78/100), Metascore (62/100), Letterboxd (3.6/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Ghilli?**
Ghilli is streaming on Sun NXT; on Sun NXT in the United States; on Sun NXT in the United Kingdom; on Sun NXT in Indonesia; on Sun NXT in India; on Sun NXT in Turkey; on Sun NXT in South Korea; on Sun NXT in Japan; on Sun NXT in the Philippines; on Sun NXT in Pakistan; on Sun NXT in South Africa; on Sun NXT in Malaysia; on Sun NXT in Thailand; on Sun NXT in the United Arab Emirates; on Sun NXT in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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