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| director = YK<br />
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| producer = Narasimha Kulkarni<br />
| starring = Tarak Ponappa<br /> [[Chaithra J Achar]] <br /> Goutham Raj<br />
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| cinematography = Karthik S<br />
| editing = Kemparaju B S<br />
| music = '''Songs:'''<br />Adil Nadaf<br />'''Score:'''<br /> Aparajith Sris<br />
| studio = A S Kamadhenu Films<br />
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| released = {{Film date|2022|2|17|df=yes}} <br />
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| language = Kannada<br />
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'''''Gilky''''' is a 2022 Indian [[Kannada]]-language romantic drama film directed by YK and starring Tarak Ponappa, [[Chaithra J Achar]] and Goutham Raj.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
Inspired by the Korean film ''[[Oasis (2002 film)|Oasis]]'' (2002), the film follows three people with disabilities {{emdash}} a mentally ill Gilky, Nancy with cerebral palsy and a visually impaired Shakespeare {{endash}} and how they create their own world.<ref name="D"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/gilky-a-film-that-celebrates-differently-abled-characters/articleshow/88102078.cms|title=Gilky - a film that celebrates differently-abled characters|date=5 December 2021|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/gilky-will-leave-everyone-misty-eyed-says-y-k/articleshow/89617386.cms|title=Gilky will leave everyone misty-eyed, says Y K|date=17 February 2022|work=The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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==Cast==<br />
*Tarak Ponnappa as Shakti "Gilky"<br />
*[[Chaithra J Achar]] as Nancy<br />
*Goutham Raj as Shakespeare<br />
*Ashwin Hasan<br />
*Sunil Kumar Y K<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The director YK was inspired by characters from [[Puttanna Kanagal]]'s films in addition to [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]'s films.<ref name="TOI"/> The inspiration for [[Chaithra J Achar]]'s character Nancy came from when YK met a physically disabled girl whose only interaction with the outside world was when she was offered food. The film was shot for 22 days in [[Mangaluru]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/im-not-pretentious-about-my-craft-chaithra-j-achar/articleshow/89452343.cms|title=I’m not pretentious about my craft: Chaithra J Achar|date=10 February 2022|work= The Times of India}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
Sunayana Suresh of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the film 3/5 and wrote, "''Gilky'' is a brave attempt and the makers have tried something that many would not attempt to do. But what acts as a possible setback are some of the scenes that end up being wrong while trying to ensure ample drama".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/gilky/movie-review/89661026.cms|title=Gilky Movie Review: Tarak and Chaithra shine in a rather uneasy drama|website=The Times of India}}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[Cinema Express]]'' gave the film the same rating and wrote, "YK's experiment with an unusual subject is laudable, but somehow he fails to generate an impact".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/review/2022/Feb/20/gilky-movie-review-laudable-attempt-let-down-by-logical-loopholes-29849.html|title=Gilky Movie Review: Laudable attempt let down by logical loopholes|first=A.|last=Sharadhaa|date=20 February 2022|website=Cinema Express}}</ref> A critic from ''[[Deccan Herald]]'' gave the film the same rating and wrote, "'Gilky' is an important movie that stays brutally honest and true to life, pushing those who are touched by the movie to think about it".<ref name="D">{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/gilky-review-an-unsettling-drama-on-love-and-loss-1084707.html|title=Gilky review: An unsettling drama on love and loss|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref> Prathibha Joy of ''[[OTTplay]]'' rated the film 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "YK’s directorial debut is a commendable effort of highlighting the world of a couple with intellectual and physical challenges".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/gilky-review-spotlight-is-on-tarak-ponnappa-and-chaitra-achar-in-this-tale-of-love-desire-and-disability/1ae47a26c4232|title=Gilky review: Spotlight is on Tarak Ponnappa and Chaitra Achar in this tale of love, desire and disability|website=OTTPlay}}</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
*{{IMDb title|28613537}}<br />
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[[Category:2022 Kannada-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian romantic drama films]]</div>GarlandGurule05