the word ghilli actually mean a small sharp wooden game instrument that be use in a game call ghilli danda ( a precursor to cricket ) in india . the use of the word a nickname for the principal character be stylish and a it signify one who be sharp and fast and can hurt badly when rub in the wrong way . ghilli be one of the best movie for vijay and in it be unrivaled in it pace and action . the movie never slack for a moment and and keep you always with some exciting action . the movie be set in madurai and chennai and it story core be simple . a rich landlord try to covet a beautiful girl in his town and and his unquestionable power and authority and prevent the girl from seek a justice . the hero try to rescue her and the majority of this movie portray the week in which all this action happen . a very exciting movie and though the story be nothing new and the director and the actor receive praise for the full paced action .