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{{short description|2004 Indian Tamil-language film by Dharani}}
{{About|the 2004 Tamil film|the 2009 Kannada film|Gilli (film)}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Ghilli
| image = Ghilli poster.jpg
| caption = Release Poster
| director = [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]]
| screenplay = [[Dharani]]
| producer = [[A. M. Rathnam]]
| writer = '''Dialogues:'''<br />[[Bharathan (Tamil director)|Bharathan]]
| story = [[Gunasekhar]]
| based_on = ''[[Okkadu]]'' (Telugu)
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[ Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
*[[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]]
*[[Prakash Raj]]
}}
| music = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| cinematography = Gopinath
| editing = [[B. Lenin]]<br />[[V. T. Vijayan]]
| studio = Sri Surya Movies
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|2004|04|17|df=y}}
| runtime = 168 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = {{INR}}8 crore<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/chennai-box-office-report-july-23-25-2004-news-boxoffice-kkfvK2cggeisi.html|title=Chennai box-office report (July 23 – 25, 2004)|website=Sify|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
}}
'''''Ghilli''''' ({{Translation|Risk taker}})<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.research.ed.ac.uk/portal/files/29475374/DamdaranGorringeSAMAJManduraiFormula.pdf|title=Madurai Formula Films: Caste Pride and Politics in Tamil Cinema|last=Damodaran, K & Gorringe|publisher=South Asia Multidisciplinary Academic Journal|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170320235938/http://www.research.ed.ac.uk/portal/files/29475374/DamdaranGorringeSAMAJManduraiFormula.pdf|archive-date=20 March 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a 2004 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[sports film|sports]] [[action film]] directed by [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]] and produced by [[A. M. Rathnam]] under the production company Sri Surya Movies. A remake of the [[Telugu language|Telugu-language]] film ''[[Okkadu]]'' (2003), ''Ghilli'' stars [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] and [[Prakash Raj]] with [[Ashish Vidyarthi]], [[Dhamu]], [[Mayilsamy]] and [[Janaki Sabesh]] playing supporting roles.

The soundtrack album and score were composed by [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]]. Cinematography was handled by Gopinath and editing was done by [[V. T. Vijayan]] and [[B. Lenin]]. Dialogues for the film were written by Bharathan. The film was released on 17 April 2004 to mostly positive reviews.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2004/12/31/stories/2004123101620100.htm |title=Year 2004 — a flashback |date=31 December 2004 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100826122941/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2004/12/31/stories/2004123101620100.htm |archive-date=26 August 2010 }}</ref> The movie was running for more than 200 days at the box office. It was one of the most successful films in Vijay's career.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/gilli-review--pclv2oaihdeig.html | title=Review : (2004)}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=http://vijaynewsgallery.blogspot.com/2012/06/illayathalapat-hy-vijays-box-office.html |title = ~Illayathalapathy Vijay's Box-Office Analysis~}}</ref> As per trade, the film emerged as the highest grossing Tamil film of 2004, collecting {{INR}}50 crore<ref name="Nair 2016">{{cite web | last=Nair | first=Sree Prasad | title=From Ghilli to Theri: 10 Ilayathalapathy Vijay action blockbusters one should know! | website=CatchNews.com | date=May 19, 2016 | url=http://www.catchnews.com/regional-cinema/list-of-ilayathalapathy-vijay-action-packed-films-actor-vijay-filmography-theri-movie-box-office-records-top-south-indian-action-films-from-ghilli-to-theri-movie-news-1463648578.html | access-date=Jun 6, 2021}}</ref> domestically alone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-7-vijay-movies-south/20140623.htm|title=The Top 7 Vijay Movies|website=Rediff|language=en|access-date=12 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418002816/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-7-vijay-movies-south/20140623.htm#3 |archive-date=18 April 2015}}</ref>

== Plot ==
Saravanavelu [[Pseudonym|aka]] Velu is a state-level [[kabaddi]] player living in [[Chennai]]. His father, [[Assistant commissioner of police (India)|Assistant Commissioner of Police]] Sivasubramaniam, constantly chides him for his lack of interest in studies and his love for kabaddi. In contrast, his mother dotes on him, and his younger sister Bhuvana, a sharp and inquisitive schoolgirl, constantly gets Velu into trouble with their father, but nevertheless adores him.

Meanwhile, in [[Madurai]], there is a ruthless factionalist leader Muthupandi, who lusts after a girl named Dhanalakshmi and would do anything to marry her. Muthupandi kills Dhanalakshmi's first elder brother as he rejects his offer to marry her. Dhanalakshmi’s second elder brother is also killed by Muthupandi when he tries to avenge his brother's murder. Dhanalakshmi’s father is a meek person who gets horrified by Muthupandi’s acts and asks Dhanalakshmi to leave Madurai and lead a peaceful life at her uncle's place in the USA by giving her the necessary certificates and money. Muthupandi catches her when she starts fleeing, because by coincidence, she gets into one of the lorries owned by him. At this juncture, Velu, who is in Madurai to play in a kabaddi tournament, rescues Dhanalakshmi and takes her to Chennai.

Velu takes Dhanalakshmi to his house and hides her in his room, unknown to his family. With the help of his friends, he arranges passport, visa, and flight tickets for Dhanalakshmi so that she can go to the USA. Meanwhile, Muthupandi and his father, who is the Home Minister, ask Sivasubramaniam to search for Dhanalakshmi and the apparent kidnapper. When Sivasubramaniam discovers that it is his own son who did the "crime", Velu and Dhanalakshmi run away and hide in the [[Chennai Lighthouse]]. Dhanalakshmi has by now fallen in love with Velu, and has been accepted by his mother and sister. So she is reluctant to go to the USA. Velu however, is adamant on sending her to the USA, and he, along with his friends, get her to the [[Chennai International Airport]] in time for her flight before their kabaddi match against [[Punjabi kabaddi|Punjab]] in the final of the National League.

Sivasubramaniam, enraged that his son is a wanted criminal and yet is playing in a kabaddi match, goes to the stadium to arrest Velu. By now, Velu too has fallen in love with Dhanalakshmi and begins to miss her, only to spot her in the stadium during the match. Velu's lack of focus in the game is replaced by his best performance on seeing Dhanalakshmi, winning Tamil Nadu the championship. After winning the championship, Velu is arrested by his father, but is then stopped by Muthupandi, who wants to fight Velu, having been incited by Dhanalakshmi to do so to prove his worth. Velu defeats Muthupandi and embraces Dhanalakshmi, but when Muthupandi regains consciousness and tries to kill Velu, a floodlight broken during the fight accidentally hits Muthupandi who gets electrocuted to death.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Saravanavelu (Velu)<ref name="Opening Credits">''Ghilli'' (DVD): opening credits from 1.05 to 1.25</ref>
* [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] as Dhanalakshmi<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Muthupandi,<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] as ACP Sivasubramaniam<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Tanikella Bharani]] as Rajapandi<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Janaki Sabesh|Janaki]] as Saravanavelu's mother<ref name="Closing Credits">''Ghilli'' (DVD): closing credits from 157.25 to 157.30</ref>
* [[Nancy Jennifer|Jennifer]] as Bhuvana (Bhuvi)<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Dhamu]] as Otteri Nari<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Mayilsamy]] as Narayana<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Nagendra Prasad]] as Prasad<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* Chaplin Balu as Saravanavelu's friend<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Ponnambalam (actor)|Ponnambalam]] as Arivazhagan<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] as Police Inspector<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Vinod Raj (Tamil actor)|Vinodraj]] as Dhanalakshmi's father<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[T. K. Kala]] as Muthupandi's mother<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* Sujatha<ref name="Opening Credits" />
* [[Aadukalam Murugadoss|Murugadoss]] as Aadhivasi<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* [[Brahmanandam]] as a priest<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* [[Appukutty]] as the priest's assistant<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* Nandha Saravanan as Saravanavelu's enemy (opposite team leader)<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* [[Karate Raja]] as Muthupandi's henchman<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* [[Pandi (actor)|Pandi]] as Roadside Seller<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* Saai Sundar as Raghu, Dhanalakshmi's second brother<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* Ammu Ramachandran as Ammu<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] as Saravanavelu's teammate (uncredited role)
*Priyanka as shopkeeper<ref name="Closing Credits" />
*[[Pondy Ravi]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dinakaran5.rssing.com/browser.php?indx=15038440&item=824|title=கார் கவிழ்ந்தது பாண்டி ரவி படுகாயம் |Live Article:824/11324, Chan:15038440 |RSSing.com"|website=dinakaran5.rssing.com}}</ref>
* [[Scissor Manohar]]<ref name="Closing Credits" />
* [[Suruli Manohar]]<ref name="Closing Credits" />
{{colend}}

== Production ==
Vijay expressed interest in starring in a Tamil remake of the Telugu action film ''[[Okkadu]]'' and prompted producer A. M. Rathnam to purchase the remake rights of the film. Dharani was finalised as the director, whose previous film ''[[Dhool]]'' under Rathnam's production had been a financial success. Dharani's regular crew members including cinematographer Gopinath and music director Vidyasagar joined the film, while [[Rocky Rajesh]] and [[Raju Sundaram]] were chosen to choreograph the stunts and dances, respectively, for which Sundaram was awarded [[Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South]] later.<ref name = filmfare /> Later [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] was confirmed to play the female lead, while [[Prakash Raj]] was signed on to reprise the villain's character from the original. [[Dhamu]] and [[Prabhu Deva]]'s brother, [[Nagendra Prasad]] were recruited to essay supporting roles. Actor [[Thiagarajan]]'s refusal meant that [[Ashish Vidyarthi]] was cast as Vijay's father in the film, while [[Janaki Sabesh]] and [[Nancy Jennifer|Baby Jennifer]] were selected to portray Vijay's mother and sister, respectively. Playback singer [[T. K. Kala]] made her acting debut with this film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/sep/18-09-03.htm|title=Gossip|date=15 April 2005|website=Dinakaran|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050415130758/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/sep/18-09-03.htm|archive-date=15 April 2005}}</ref><ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/grill-mill/article902519.ece grill mill]. The Hindu (21 November 2010). Retrieved on 17 April 2015.</ref> [[Vimal (actor)|Vimal]] who went on to act in films like ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2009) and ''[[Kalavani]]'' (2010) appeared in a small role as one of Vijay's teammates and also worked as "unofficial" assistant director.<ref>[http://silverscreen.in/features/rustic-art-the-actor-vimal-interview/ Rustic Art: The Actor Vimal Interview]. Silverscreen.in. 10 February 2015.</ref>

Filming began in mid-2003, after Vijay had completed his action flick ''[[Thirumalai]]''; the film was completed by early 2004. Filming took place in [[Chennai]] surrounding the coastal areas like [[Mylapore]] and [[Besant Nagar]]. The film's introduction fight scene and a song were shot in a costly set in Prasad studios.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/03/19/stories/2004031901430300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041127160856/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/03/19/stories/2004031901430300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 November 2004 |title=Action-packed family drama |date=19 March 2004 |access-date=4 August 2012 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref> A lighthouse set was also erected. Other action and chasing sequences were canned near the [[Meenakshi Amman Temple]] in [[Madurai]]. The climax scene was shot in a crowd of one hundred thousand people on a Vinayagar Chaturthi occasion.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gilli-postponed-by-a-week-news-tamil-kkfvMvfdada.html|title=An All time Blockbuster -Ghilli|publisher=Sify|access-date=18 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/telugu/interview.php?id=13922078&cid=2410|title="I am choosy about scripts": Gopichand|website=Sify|access-date=31 March 2017}}</ref>

== Music ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Ghilli
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| cover =
| alt =
| caption = Official Soundtrack Album
| released = 17 March 2004
| recorded = 2003-2004
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 24:08
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = Five Star Audio
| producer = [[Vidyasagar (music director)|Vidyasagar]]
| prev_title = [[Nenu]]
| prev_year = 2003
| next_title = [[Madhurey]]
| next_year = 2004
}}

[[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]] was signed to compose the [[soundtrack album]] and [[Film score|background score]] for ''Ghilli''; it marks the fourth collaboration of both [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]] and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], with the former on ''[[Ethirum Pudhirum|Ethirum Puthirum]]'', ''[[Dhill]]'' and ''[[Dhool]]'', and working with the latter for ''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]'', ''[[Nilaave Vaa]]'' and ''[[Thirumalai]]''. The soundtrack features six songs. The lyrics were penned by [[Yugabharathi]], [[Pa. Vijay]], [[Na. Muthukumar]], [[Kabilan (Lyricist)|Kabilan]] and Maran. The soundtrack became a sensation on release. The song ''Appadi Podu'' in particular enjoyed high popularity upon release, all over South India and became a huge [[chart-topper|chartbuster]]. The song was later reused by [[Chakri (composer)|Chakri]] as "Adaragottu" in the Telugu movie ''[[Krishna (2008 film)|Krishna]]'' (2008).<ref>[http://www.cinegoer.net/copycatcrown7.htm Articles – CineGoer.com Copy Cat Crown (Part 8)] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20150216060333/http://www.cinegoer.net/copycatcrown7.htm |date=16 February 2015 }}. CineGoer.com (31 January 2008). Retrieved on 17 April 2015.</ref> The song was also adapted by [[P. A. Deepak]], a music producer, as ''Hum Na Tode'' in the 2013 [[Hindi cinema|Hindi]] movie ''[[Boss (2013 Hindi film)|Boss]]'' starring [[Akshay Kumar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/music-review-boss-soundtrack-is-a-winner/20130914.htm|title=Music Review: Boss soundtrack is a winner|date=14 September 2013|work=Rediff|access-date=16 September 2015}}</ref> Following the [[internet phenomenon]] of "[[Why This Kolaveri Di]]" in 2011, "Appadi Podu" was featured alongside "Oh Podu", "[[Nakka Mukka]]" and "[[Ringa Ringa]]" in a small collection of [[South Indian cinema|south Indian]] songs that are considered a "national rage" in India.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Why-south-songs-are-a-national-rage--/articleshow/10867023.cms?referral=PM |title=Why south songs are a national rage... |newspaper=The Times of India |author=M Suganth |agency=TNN |date=24 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628100322/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/music/news-and-interviews/Why-south-songs-are-a-national-rage--/articleshow/10867023.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=28 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=pastissues2&BaseHref=TOICH%2F2011%2F11%2F25&ViewMode=GIF&PageLabel=23&EntityId=Ar02300&AppName=2 |title=Very, Very Kolaveri! |newspaper=The Times of India |author=M Suganth |date=25 November 2011 |page=23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140628094958/http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=pastissues2&BaseHref=TOICH%2F2011%2F11%2F25&ViewMode=GIF&PageLabel=23&EntityId=Ar02300&AppName=2 |archive-date=28 June 2014}}</ref> The "Kabaddi" theme music from the soundtrack album was remixed by [[Anirudh Ravichander]], for ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 January 2021|title=Thalapathy Vijay's Master Promo 8 has revealed a unique Ghilli surprise ft Arjun Das; viral video|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/thalapathy-vijays-master-promo-8-has-revealed-a-unique-ghilli-surprise-ft-arjun.html|access-date=12 January 2021|website=Behindwoods}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=100010509524078|date=12 January 2021|title=Master Promo: 'Thalapathy' Vijay goes back to playing Kabaddi|url=https://www.dtnext.in/Lifestyle/LifeStyleTopNews/2021/01/12172817/1271057/Master-Promo-Thalapathy-Vijay-goes-back-to-playing-.vpf|access-date=12 January 2021|website=dtNext.in|language=en}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Kabaddi
| extra1 = Maran, Jayamoorty
| lyrics1 = Maran
| length1 = 01:44
| title2 = Arjunaru Villu
| extra2 = [[Sukhwinder Singh]], [[Manikka Vinayagam]]
| lyrics2 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| length2 = 04:27
| title3 = Sha La La
| extra3 = [[Sunidhi Chauhan]]
| lyrics3 = [[P. Vijay]]
| length3 = 04:30
| title4 = Appadi Podu
| extra4 = [[Krishna Kumar Kunnath|KK]], [[Anuradha Sriram]]
| lyrics4 = [[P. Vijay]]
| length4 = 05:53
| title5 = Soora Thenga
| extra5 = [[Tippu (singer)|Tippu]]
| lyrics5 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length5 = 04:03
| title6 = Kokkarakko
| extra6 = [[Udit Narayan]], [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| lyrics6 = [[Yugabharathi]]
| length6 = 05:00
| title7 = Kadhala Kadhala
| extra7 = [[Sujatha Mohan]]
| lyrics7 = [[P. Vijay]]
| length7 = 03:21
}}

== Release ==
''Ghilli'' was due for release on 9 April but later got postponed for a week and opened in over 150 theatres on 17 April 2004. Though the reason for the postponement was not given out, rumours were that producer A M Rathnam's creditors put pressure on him to settle his accounts before release.

== Reception ==
===Critical reception===
''Ghilli'' opened to favorable reviews.<ref>{{cite news |last1=S |first1=Srivatsan |title=When Janaki Sabesh and Ashish Vidyarthi had a ‘Ghilli’ reunion |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-ghilli-reunion/article31778167.ece |access-date=11 April 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=8 June 2020 |language=en-IN}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' rated the movie 5 out of 5 stars and said, "the good old formula is back with ''Gilli''. A one-man-army combats an eccentric villain against all odds as he tries to save a helpless girl from his clutches. Dharani has done it for the third time by churning out this hit-and-run yarn that keeps you engaged and entertained for 160 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/gilli-review-tamil-13455623.html|title=Review|website=www.sify.com|access-date=25 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519112511/http://www.sify.com/movies/gilli-review-tamil-pclv2oaihdeig.html|archive-date=19 May 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Nowrunning.com stated that "Gilli, story wise, is neither fresh popcorn nor spicy samosa found in theatres but the screenplay and overall treatment is as fresh and appetising as full meals after a long day and gave an overall rating of 3/5 stars.<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/1342/tamil/gilli/207/review.html Indian Movies, showitmes, reviews, videos]. nowrunning.com</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' stated that "Vijay, the hero whom the masses today identify with, and [[Prakash Raj]], the inimitable villain in tow, this remake of the Telugu flick, "Okkadu," comes a clear winner".<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/04/23/stories/2004042301450300.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040705172302/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/04/23/stories/2004042301450300.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 July 2004 | location=Chennai, India | work=[[The Hindu]] | title=Ghilli | date=23 April 2004}}</ref>
''Indiaglitz'' described the film as "an out and out entertainer".<ref name="indiaglitz1">[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7008.html Gilli Tamil Movie Review – cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes]. Indiaglitz.com. 25 April 2004.</ref> ''[[Rediff]]'' stated that, "''Gilli'' portrays Vijay as a comic hero who battles his villains logically while his physical powers are exaggerated dramatically. Having said that, ''Gilli'' offers nothing less than sheer entertainment and an edgy thriller for the Tamil film industry, which is deprived of such films.<ref>Guru Subramaniam (23 April 2004) [http://www.rediff.com/movies/2004/apr/23gilli.htm Don't miss 'Gilli'. You will enjoy it!] rediff.com</ref>

The film collected {{INR}}2.05 crore in the Coimbatore distribution territory and beat the record of ''[[Padayappa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-first-sale-news-tamil-kkfvDWiddfbsi.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141026055051/http://www.sify.com/movies/chandramukhi-first-sale-news-tamil-kkfvDWiddfbsi.html|url-status=dead|title='Chandramukhi' —First sale!|archive-date=26 October 2014|website=Sify|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>

=== Accolades ===
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Tamil]] – [[Prakash Raj]]<ref name = filmfare>{{cite web|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/news/functions/filmfareawards2005.html|title=Filmfare Awards for South India|publisher=Idlebrain|access-date=16 September 2015}}</ref>
* [[Filmfare Award for Best Dance Choreographer – South]] – [[Raju Sundaram]]<ref name = filmfare />
* Madras Corporate Club Best Actor Award – [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
* Dinakaran Best Actor Award – Vijay
* Film Today Best Actor Award – Vijay
* Dinakaran Best Villain Award – [[Prakash Raj]]

== Legacy ==
* The popularity of Prakash Raj's role as Muthupandi led to several parodies incorporating the character and the endearing name "Chellam" (the way Muthupandi addresses Dhanalakshmi) became popular to sarcastically address an enemy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/i-am-elated/article632568.ece|title=I am elated|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=16 September 2015|date=10 September 2009}}</ref>
* The scene in which Velu briefly uses Dhanalakshmi as a hostage when surrounded by Muthupandi and his men to manipulate them into surrendering their weapons was included in the list "Top 20 Mass Scenes" by Behindwoods.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/top-20-mass-scenes/7-ghilli.html|title=7. Ghilli – Top 20 Mass Scenes|work=behindwoods.com|access-date=16 September 2015}}</ref> That scene was parodied by Shahrukh Khan in Hindi film ''Chennai Express'' (2013).
* In Vijay's 2021 film ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'', a kabaddi scene uses music montage invoking ''Ghilli''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=S |first1=Srivatsan |title='Master' movie review: An in-form Vijay takes a backseat to have fun. But is that enough? |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/master-movie-review/article33569018.ece/amp/ |access-date=15 January 2021 |work=The Hindu |date=13 January 2021 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0422320|title=Ghilli}}

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