Billa (1980): Cast & Plot
Billa is a 1980 crime thriller directed by R Krishnamurthy, starring Rajinikanth as Billa / Rajappa, Major Sundarrajan and Praveena Bhagyaraj. It runs 2 hours 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 55m (175 min)
- Director
- R Krishnamurthy
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Suresh Arts
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Billa About?
The premise of Billa without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A ruthless outlaw known as Billa, feared for his extensive list of enemies, murders Rajesh—once a trusted member of his crew—after Rajesh abandons the criminal world. Determined to avenge him, Rajesh’s fiancée and his sister unite, setting a relentless path of revenge against Billa.
Billa Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- character name as title
- femme fatale
- bound and gagged
- tied up
- bell bottoms
- peril
- village
- police
- remake
- police officer
- look alike
- gangster
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- crime boss
- murder
- death of brother
- death of fiance
- vengeance
- vengeful woman
- escape
- death
- undercover
- impersonation
- cult film
- martial arts
- tough girl
- chennai india
- orphan
- ex convict
- hospital
- police informant
- on the run
- fake amnesia
- widower
- diary
- police raid
- murder of a police officer
- criminal gang
- shot to death
- suitcase
- pipe smoking
- double cross
- interpol officer
- one word title
Billa Cast & Characters
Rajinikanth leads the cast as Billa / Rajappa, with Major Sundarrajan as Gokulnath and Praveena Bhagyaraj as Rupa. Directed by R Krishnamurthy; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director R Krishnamurthy
- Rajinikanth as Billa / Rajappa
- Major Sundarrajan as Gokulnath
- Praveena Bhagyaraj as Rupa
- R. S. Manohar as Ranjith
Also Starring in Billa
· 7 more- Manorama Rajappa's friend
- Helen Reena
- Thengai Srinivasan JJ
- Sripriya Radha
- S. A. Asokan Gym trainer
- K. Balaji DSP Alexander
- A. V. M. Rajan Inspector Varma
More from R Krishnamurthy
More films directed by R Krishnamurthy: Vazhvey Maayam, Savaal and Thee.
Billa Plot Summary
What happens in Billa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Billa is an infamous underworld Don who operates from Malaysia and stays one step ahead of Interpol’s pursuit. A high-stakes chase puts him on the brink, and in a brutal turn of fate, Billa is severely wounded during an escape attempt and dies right before DSP Jayaprakash. The officer quietly buries the corpse, rooting his conspiracy in secrecy as a way to keep the hunt alive. To complicate matters, Interpol assigns Major Sundarrajan as a partner to Jayaprakash, a blend of authority and grit who helps push the case forward even though no one outside the file knows Billa is dead.
Full summary
The whole story of Billa, scene by scene
Billa Videos
The clip of Billa.
How Well Do You Know Billa?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which legendary actor portrays the underworld don Billa?
Cars in Billa
18 cars on screen, including the 1961 Chevrolet Impala and the 1966 Ford Transit MkI.
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1961 Chevrolet Impala Important role -
1966 Ford Transit MkI Important role -
1971 Vauxhall Viva Important role -
1952 Buick Super Minor role
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Billa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Billa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Billa?
Billa runs 2 hours 55 minutes (175 minutes).
When was Billa released?
Billa was released on January 26, 1980.
Who directed Billa?
Billa was directed by R Krishnamurthy.
More films by R Krishnamurthy Who is in the cast of Billa?
Billa stars Rajinikanth as Billa / Rajappa, Major Sundarrajan as Gokulnath and Praveena Bhagyaraj as Rupa, among 11 credited actors.
Does Billa have a post-credit scene?
No. Billa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Billa in?
The original language of Billa is Tamil.
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