# Ghilli (2004)

> A charismatic kabaddi player becomes the unlikely protector of a young woman fleeing an obsessive village strongman in a high-energy Tamil action romance.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/43922

## Facts

- Runtime: 168 min
- Genres: Action, Comedy, Family, Romance
- Director: Dharani
- Cast: Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidhyarthi, Janaki Sabesh, Nancy Jennifer, Dhamu, Tanikella Bharani
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422320/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: propulsive, witty, romantic, action movie night, vijay fan gathering

## Synopsis

A village strongman takes on all opposition to secure his love, leading to unexpected alliances and comedic chaos.

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