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Billa(1980)

7.5/10
Tamil175 mins

Billa (1980) is a 175-minute Tamil film directed by R Krishnamurthy. Starring R Krishnamurthy, G. R. Nathan and Major Sundarrajan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Billa stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1980.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 January 1980
Director
R Krishnamurthy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 55m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A powerful criminal named Billa kills a former gang member who wanted to leave that life. The victim's fiancée and sister then swear to get revenge on Billa for his murder.

He killed a man. Now two women want him dead.

Film Details

7.5Rating
175Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 January 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was a remake of the Hindi blockbuster 'Don' (1978), but with significant changes to suit Tamil audiences.
  • This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in Singapore, giving it a unique international look.
  • Actor Rajinikanth was not the first choice for the lead role; the producers initially considered another major star.
  • The movie's climax scene was filmed at a real-life five-star hotel in Singapore, which was a rare practice at the time.
  • A special fight sequence required a helicopter, which was a novel and expensive stunt for Tamil cinema in 1980.
  • The film's success led to the name 'Billa' becoming a popular nickname for stylish, powerful characters in Tamil culture.
  • Despite being a remake, the soundtrack by M.S. Viswanathan included original songs that became very popular.

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