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Billa(2007)

6.8/10
Tamil130 mins

Billa (2007) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by Vishnu Varadhan. Starring Ajith Kumar, Nayantara and Namitha. With an audience rating of 6.8/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Billa stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Director:Vishnu Varadhan
Mood:
darksuspensefulintense
Where to watch:
SNSun NXTfrom 14 Jun 2008

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT
OTT Release Date
14 June 2008
Theatrical Release
14 December 2007
Director
Vishnu Varadhan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

An international criminal named Billa is hunted by police in Malaysia. A woman seeks revenge for her brother's death, while a small-time thief named Velu has a strange link to Billa. Their stories collide in this chase.

A thief's fate collides with a deadly don.

Film Details

6.8Rating
130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 December 2007
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asபில்லா

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulintense
Themes
revengeidentitycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the 1980 Tamil film 'Billa', which itself was inspired by the Bollywood film 'Don' starring Amitabh Bachchan.
  • Ajith Kumar performed many of his own stunts, including a dangerous car chase scene that was filmed without a body double.
  • The movie's iconic black coat and sunglasses look for Billa became a major fashion trend among young men in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director Vishnu Varadhan initially wanted to shoot in Sri Lanka but changed the location to Malaysia due to political tensions.
  • The song 'My Name is Billa' was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and became an instant hit, playing in clubs across South India.
  • This was the first Tamil film to be released in the 'Scope' widescreen format, giving it a distinctive cinematic look.
  • Actress Nayanthara's role as a revenge-seeking woman was praised for breaking away from typical heroine roles of that time.

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