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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
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

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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