'Ghilli' re-release: Vijay starrer iconic sports blockbuster returns to big screens this Friday

The iconic sports drama 'Ghilli' is set to storm into theatres once again; a re-release announcement has created huge excitement among fans. The viral line “Kacheri appuram aadalam… ippo kabaddi aadalaama!” is going viral across social media platforms, bringing back memories of the film’s peak mass moments. At the request of theatre owners, the makers have fixed February 20 for the new theatrical run.

2024 'Ghilli' re-release

The 2024 re-release of Ghilli was a massive success that changed how old movies are brought back to Tamil theaters. Cinemas were completely full, and fans celebrated the screenings like a big festival. It sold a huge number of tickets and many people went to see it multiple times, making it the most successful Tamil re-release in history. Both young viewers and families loved the movie, showing that its high-energy story is still just as exciting today as it was years ago.

'Ghilli' cast, crew, music, and storyline

Directed by Dharani, the movie features Trisha as the female lead and Prakash Raj as the sinister villain, while Vidyasagar composed the music. The story is about a heroic Kabaddi player who saves a woman from the antagonist, brings her to Chennai, and has a narrow escape. Super-fast scenes, emotional sequences, dance numbers, and Vijay’s performance made the film a blockbuster and a major landmark in his career.

'Jana Nayagan' release delay

While fans celebrate this grand re-release, they are also waiting for 'Jana Nayagan', which is expected to be Vijay’s last film before his full-time political journey with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Directed by H Vinoth, the film is still facing censorship issues, and the release date is unconfirmed. In this situation, the return of 'Ghilli' gives fans a perfect chance to enjoy vintage Vijay in theatres as they wait for an official update on his much-awaited final release.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”