Billa (1980) — Tamil Movie
Billa (1980), a Tamil action, crime, thriller movie starring Rajinikanth, Sripriya, K. Balaji, is directed by R Krishnamurthy. 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. Released: 26 Jan 1980. Runtime: 2h 55m.
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Billa(1980)
The Original Gangster
Tamil · Action, Crime, Thriller
2h 55m · 26 Jan 1980
Music: M. S. Viswanathan | DOP: G. R. Nathan
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Cast
Billa / Rajappa
Radha
DSP Alexander
Gokulnath
Ranjith
Gym trainer
Inspector Varma
Rajappa's friend
Reena
Crew
Production
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Billa release in theatres?▾
Billa released on 26 January 1980 (1980).
Where to watch Billa online? OTT release date?▾
Billa OTT release date not announced yet.
Who directed Billa?▾
Billa directed by R Krishnamurthy. Produced by Suresh Balaje.
Who are the main cast members of Billa?▾
Billa stars Rajinikanth, Sripriya, K. Balaji, Major Sundarrajan, R. S. Manohar.
Who composed the music for Billa?▾
Music for Billa composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
What is the genre and runtime of Billa?▾
Billa — Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller, Runtime: 175 minutes, Language: Tamil.