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'Ghilli' re-releases: Here's why Vijay's 20-year-old film is worth re-watching intheatres

Last updated on - Apr 20, 2024, 08:00 IST
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​'Ghilli' re-releases: Here's why Vijay's 20-year-old film is worth re-watching in theatres

Vijay starrer 'Ghilli' is one of the most watched films in Tamil, and the entertaining film holds a strong repeat value. At the age of 29, Vijay delivered an industry hit to cement his box office, and he joined hands with director Dharani for the film. 'Ghilli' was the first 50 crore grosser of Kollywood, and the important film is having a re-release after 20 years. It's not a regular re-release, and the makers have given a record re-release for the film across the globe. Let's take a look at why Vijay's 20-year-old 'Ghilli' is worth re-watching in theatres.

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Vijay's entertaining role

Sporting an athlete role for the first time, Vijay portrayed a Kabaddi player in 'Ghilli'. From comedy, and romance, to action, Vijay shined well in all fields to deliver an entertaining role. The fiery screen presence of Vijay outshined Mahesh Babu's performance in the 'Ghilli' original version 'Okkadu'.

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A chart-busting dance numbers

From the opening song 'Soora Thengai' to the climax song 'Apadi Podu', 'Ghilli' has a good set of dance numbers. Revisiting the superhit dance numbers on big screens will make you fly high on joy, and it will also make you tap your foot for the Vidyasagar musical. Also, enjoying the dance numbers with a massive crowd in theatres will surely be a celebration mode.

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Trisha's lovely role

Trisha, the ever-green gorgeous actress of the South, played the female opposite Vijay in 'Ghilli' and it's one of the films that gave a break for the leading actress. Trisha played a lovely role as an innocent young girl, and her screen presence with Vijay will make you remember the old golden days. Revisiting one of the best performances of Trisha will be a memorable moment for the actress's fans for sure.

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Prakash Raj's ever-enjoyable role

Prakash Raj, the renowned South actor is popular for his villain roles, but it's 'Ghilli' that proved the villainism in him. By performing one of the best villain roles in Tamil, Prakash Raj impressed fans of all kinds. Revisiting the fiery character of Prakash Raj on big screens will make you expect the same kind of one from the actor.

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Fans hungama

As the classic film of Vijay re-releases after 20 years, fans are ready for their grand celebrations. Revisiting 'Ghilli' on a small screen itself is a joy, but enjoying the film on big screens with loaded celebrations of fans is going to make theatres turn into a festival arena. So, enjoying 'Ghilli' once again in theatres will be a blast, and it will be especially a nostalgic moment for those who already watched it in theatres during its release in 2004.

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