Exploring the world of Gilky in images
The film, starring Tarak Ponnappa and Chaitra J Achar in the lead, is currently in theatres.
Gilky is the directorial debut of YK
Debutant director YK's film is about love and desire of his protagonists, who are physically and mentally challenged.
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Tarak Ponnappa plays Shakti/Gilky
Tarak Ponnappa is Shakti, a mentally-challenged 29-year-old, who is called Gilky. He works as a food delivery agent in the film.
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Chaitra Achar is Nancy
Chaitra J Achar's Nancy is a young woman with severe cerebral palsy, which limits her physical movements and speech.
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Goutham Raj is Shakespeare
Shakespeare is Gilky's visually-challenged friend, who mouths supposedly 'philosophical' lines all the time.
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Gilky explores love and desire among people with disabilities
YK's film follows the bond between Gilky and Nancy, and how they too have desires and physical needs.