Billa (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Billa is a 2007 action thriller directed by Vishnu Varadhan, starring Ajith Kumar as David Billa / Saravana Velu, Prabhu and Rahman. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes and earned $964,432 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Vishnu Varadhan
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Ayngaran International
- 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.
The film follows several interwoven narratives: David Billa, an international don operating out of Malaysia, is pursued relentlessly by the police; an Indian police officer is determined to bring him down; a woman seeks vengeance for her brother’s death; and Velu, a small‑time thief, discovers an unexpected link to Billa. Their lives converge as the chase intensifies.
Billa Themes & Keywords
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- one word title
- bikini
- dual role
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Billa Cast & Characters
Ajith Kumar leads the cast as David Billa / Saravana Velu, with Prabhu as Jayaprakash and Rahman as Jagdish / Gokulnath. Directed by Vishnu Varadhan; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vishnu Varadhan
- Ajith Kumar as David Billa / Saravana Velu
- Prabhu as Jayaprakash
- Rahman as Jagdish / Gokulnath
- Avneesh Parekh as Karan
Also Starring in Billa
· 8 more- Nayanthara Sasha
- Hazel Keech Rhea
- T. Balasubramaniam Rajesh
- Namitha CJ
- Adithya Menon Anil Menon
- Yog Jappie Ranjith
- Santhanam Krishna
- Vimalraj Ganesan John
More from Vishnu Varadhan
More films directed by Vishnu Varadhan: Nesippaya, Shershaah, Arrambam and Panjaa.
Billa Plot Summary
What happens in Billa from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
David Billa is an infamous underworld Don who sits atop Interpol’s most wanted list, operating from Malaysia with a chilling efficiency. Ajith Kumar brings Billa to life with a cold charisma, a man whose wealth of violence is matched only by his knack for staying one step ahead of the law. On the other side of the law, Prabhu plays DSP Jayaprakash, a steadfast officer who has spent years chasing Billa and rebuilding a quiet life in India away from the flash of crime.
Full summary
The whole story of Billa, scene by scene
Billa Box Office
Billa grossed $964,432 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$964.4K
- International
- $964.4K
How Well Do You Know Billa?
10 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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Who portrays the infamous underworld don David Billa, who sits atop Interpol's most wanted list?
Billa Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “贝拉行动” and “Gangster Billa”.
- Also known as
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- 贝拉行动
- Gangster Billa
- บิลลา
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Billa FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Billa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Billa?
Billa runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Billa released?
Billa was released on December 14, 2007.
Who directed Billa?
Billa was directed by Vishnu Varadhan.
More films by Vishnu Varadhan Who is in the cast of Billa?
Billa stars Ajith Kumar as David Billa / Saravana Velu, Prabhu as Jayaprakash and Rahman as Jagdish / Gokulnath, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Billa make at the box office?
Billa grossed $964,432 worldwide.
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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