Billa (1980)
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.
Director: R Krishnamurthy
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 175 min
Release Date: January 26, 1980
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Javed Akhtar (Original Story)
- Salim Khan (Original Story)
Music: M. S. Viswanathan
Cinematography: G. R. Nathan
Editing: V. Chakrapani
Production: Suresh Arts
Country: India
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
Themes
Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Vengeful Vigilante Justice
Keywords
chase, gangster, revenge, look-alike
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Billa about?
- 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.
- Who directed Billa?
- Billa was directed by R Krishnamurthy.
- Who stars in Billa?
- Billa stars Rajinikanth, Sripriya, K. Balaji, Major Sundarrajan, R. S. Manohar, Thengai Srinivasan.
- How long is Billa?
- Billa has a runtime of 2h 55m (175 minutes).
- What genre is Billa?
- Billa is a Action, Crime, Thriller film.
- Where was Billa produced?
- Billa was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Billa?
- The themes of Billa include: Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Spirit of Vengeance and Unrelenting Anger, Burning Rage and the Fire of Vengeance, Revenge Vow and Retribution, Vengeful Vigilante Justice.