Film

Billa

Name: Billa
Genre: Action, Thriller
Released: 2007
Cast: Ajith Kumar, Prabhu, Nayanthara, Rahman, Santhanam

A stylish Tamil action thriller about a fugitive don, a cop on his trail, and a petty thief who shares an uncanny connection to the criminal underworld. Ajith Kumar shoulders dual roles with charisma in this slick, globe-trotting revenge saga that prioritizes momentum and spectacle over narrative subtlety. For fans of high-octane thrills and star power.

TMDb rating

3.3

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