Gorilla is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language heist comedy thriller film written and directed by Don Sandy. The film stars Jiiva, Shalini Pandey and Kong in the lead roles, while Yogi Babu, Radha Ravi, Sathish, Rajendran, Vivek Prasanna, Madhan, and Ramdoss appears in pivotal supporting roles. The film also features a real chimpanzee in a prominent role. The music was composed by Sam C. S. with lyrics penned by Yugabharathi, while cinematography was handled by R. B. Gurudev and editing was done by Anthony L. Ruben.
The film revolves around three down-on-their-luck friends, who have their own problems. Jeeva (Jiiva, likeable), is a petty criminal, but has fallen in love with Jhansi (Shalini Pandey, trapped in a mandatory romantic interest role), who is being pressured to get married. Sathish (Sathish, whose wisecracks, who is his family’s sole breadwinner, has been given the pink slip at his work, and Venkat (Vivek Prasanna) is an aspiring actor who hopes he can become a hero if he has money. Into their life walks Sadhik (Madhan), a farmer who is on the verge of committing suicide after being turned down by the banks. All four hatch a plan to rob a bank, in an inebriated state, and circumstances force them to follow through with what seems to be a ridiculous plan with a chimp as an accomplice.
Directed by Don Sandy
Produced by Vijay Raghavendra
Written by Don Sandy
Starring Jiiva, Shalini Pandey, Kong, Sathish, Vivek Prasanna
Music by Sam C. S.
Cinematography R. B. Gurudev
Edited by Ruben
Production All In Pictures
Release date 12 July 2019
Running time 130 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
