Billa
“The Original Gangster”
Billa, a powerful outlaw with a long list of enemies, kills Rajesh, a member of his gang, after he quits the criminal life. But Rajesh's fiancee and his sister pledge to take revenge on Billa.
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About Billa
Billa is a 1980 Tamil-language action, crime and thriller film directed by R Krishnamurthy. The cast is led by Rajinikanth, Sripriya, K. Balaji. It has a runtime of 2h 55m.
Billa was produced by Suresh Arts and made in India. It was released on January 26, 1980, and carries a U certification.
- Director
- R Krishnamurthy
- Release date
- January 26, 1980
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- U
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Suresh Arts
Billa cast & crew
Billa was directed by R Krishnamurthy.
The cast features Rajinikanth as Billa / Rajappa, Sripriya as Radha, K. Balaji as DSP Alexander, Major Sundarrajan as Gokulnath, R. S. Manohar as Ranjith, and Thengai Srinivasan as JJ.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, cinematography is by G. R. Nathan, and it was produced by Suresh Balaje.
Is Billa worth watching?
At 2h 55m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, Billa is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Billa
Rajinikanth
Billa / Rajappa
Sripriya
Radha
K. Balaji
DSP Alexander
Major Sundarrajan
Gokulnath
R. S. Manohar
Ranjith
Thengai Srinivasan
JJ
S. A. Asokan
Gym trainer
A. V. M. Rajan
Inspector Varma
Praveena Bhagyaraj
Rupa
Manorama
Rajappa's friend
Helen
Reena
Billa — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Billa in United States?
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▸What language is Billa in?
Billa is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Billa?
Billa runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).
▸What is Billa rated?
Billa is rated U. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 11 ratings.
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