Jilla
Jilla

Movie spotlight

Jilla

2014
Movie
169 min
Tamil

A cop decides to take on his godfather, who raised him from childhood, and make him realize the error of his ways.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users84%
Director: R. T. NeasonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Shakti, a young man who grew up in a police station due to his father's influence, becomes a protégé of the corrupt police officer Palani. However, when Palani's criminal activities escalate, Shakti must find a way to bring him to justice, even if it means confronting his mentor. The film explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the fight for righteousness within the flawed system.

Critical Reception

Jilla received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed towards the performances of Vijay and Mohanlal, and the action sequences. However, some critics noted that the film's plot was predictable and that the runtime was excessive. The film was a major commercial success at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is boosted by the strong on-screen presence of its lead actors, Vijay and Mohanlal.

  • Action sequences are well-choreographed and thrilling, providing significant entertainment value.

  • While engaging, the narrative occasionally suffers from predictability and an extended runtime.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the action-packed nature of Jilla and the powerful performances of its lead actors, Vijay and Mohanlal. The film's entertainment factor and mass appeal were frequently highlighted as positives.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor (Vijay) at the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA).

Fun Fact

The film marked the reunion of veteran actors Mohanlal and Vijay after their successful collaboration in the 1999 film 'Narasimham'.

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Sriram

Sriram

It looks like Vijay has realized that he can be in mass masala films that are not only entertaining to his fan base but also to every segment in the audience. He did this earlier with films like Ghilli, Pokkiri and Thuppakki, and does it no...