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Billa

  • 2009
  • 2h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.2K
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Prabhas in Billa (2009)
A police inspector sends a gangster-lookalike to uncover the gang's secrets.
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A police inspector sends a gangster-lookalike to uncover the gang's secrets.A police inspector sends a gangster-lookalike to uncover the gang's secrets.A police inspector sends a gangster-lookalike to uncover the gang's secrets.

  • Director
    • Meher Ramesh
  • Writers
    • Salim Khan
    • Javed Akhtar
    • Meher Ramesh
  • Stars
    • Prabhas
    • Anushka Shetty
    • Krishnamraju
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Meher Ramesh
    • Writers
      • Salim Khan
      • Javed Akhtar
      • Meher Ramesh
    • Stars
      • Prabhas
      • Anushka Shetty
      • Krishnamraju
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Prabhas
    Prabhas
    • Billa…
    Anushka Shetty
    Anushka Shetty
    • Maya
    • (as Anushka)
    Krishnamraju
    Krishnamraju
    • ACP Krishnamurthy
    Hansika Motwani
    Hansika Motwani
    • Priya
    • (as Hansika)
    Namitha
    Namitha
    • Lisa
    Rahman
    Rahman
    • Interpol officer Dharmendra
    • (as Rehaman)
    • …
    Kelly Dorge
    • Rashid
    Kelly Dorji
    • Rashid
    Mohammad Ali
    Mohammad Ali
    • Shankaram
    • (as Ali)
    Adithya Menon
    • Aditya
    Supreet
    • Ranjit
    Subbaraju
    • Vikram
    Aravind
    Jayasudha
    Jayasudha
    • Janaki
    Praveen
    Praveen
    • Ranga's friend
    Prabhas Sreenu
    • Waiter in Shankaram's restaurant
    • Director
      • Meher Ramesh
    • Writers
      • Salim Khan
      • Javed Akhtar
      • Meher Ramesh
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    6Abdulxoxo

    Stylish but requires that you don't think at all

    Watching Billa, starring Prabhas, left me with a strange mix of admiration and frustration. On the surface, it's a slick production; glossy visuals, stylish costumes, and stunning scenic locations that do catch the eye. The movie clearly boasts a solid budget, and there's no denying its entertainment value if you're just looking for a loud, stylish action film to pass the time. But beyond this polished exterior, the movie falters almost everywhere else.

    The biggest issue lies in the concept and writing, which feel both silly and derivative. This is yet another rehash of a tried-and-tested gangster-action formula that we've seen countless times before, and Billa does little to bring anything fresh to the table. The sequences often border on childlike logic, defying physics and common sense in ways that make it impossible to take the film seriously. What should feel thrilling or intense ends up unintentionally comical.

    Predictability is another thorn. The storyline unfolds exactly as you'd expect, with twists that you can spot a mile away. Once you've seen the first half-hour, you already know where it's headed. On top of that, the film drags unnecessarily, weighed down by repetitive songs that do little to push the narrative forward. After a point, the lengthy musical interludes only add to the tedium, making the movie feel much longer than it needs to be.

    That said, Prabhas does bring a certain presence to the lead role. He looks the part, and there are moments where his screen charisma shines through, but even his efforts are undermined by the weak script and over-the-top direction. The action scenes, while stylishly shot, feel hollow because there's no emotional weight or sense of consequence behind them.

    Ultimately, Billa is a film that prioritizes style over substance. While its production values and scenic visuals may impress at first glance, the lackluster writing, predictable plot, and over-reliance on recycled ideas leave it feeling flat and unoriginal. It's watchable in parts, but for a film that could have been a gripping, action-packed ride, it falls disappointingly short.
    8mohit_sinsniwal

    Awesome movie

    It is Action Movie.You can Watch This Movie For enjoyable.Billais a 2009 Telugu language film directed by Meher Ramesh, an exact remake of the Tamil Film Billa (2007 film). But some scenes were changed to suit the Telugu audience. It also drew inspirations from the Telugu film, Yugandhar (1979) which drew inspirations from another Hindi film titled Don and one of Rajinikanth's Tamil film with the same title. Prabhas Raju Uppalapati plays the lead role, where he plays dual roles of the characters Billa and Swami Ranga, with Anushka Shetty and Namitha playing the heroines.(1) The film, which began in October 2008, released in April 2009.(2) Actress Jayasudha, who had earlier starred in Yugandhar (1979) as Jaya, the first Telugu remake of Don, has a guest role as Janaki in this It is Action Movie.You can Watch This Movie For enjoyable.Billais a 2009 Telugu language film directed by Meher Ramesh, an exact remake of the Tamil Film Billa (2007 film). But some scenes were changed to suit the Telugu audience. It also drew inspirations from the Telugu film, Yugandhar (1979) which drew inspirations from another Hindi film titled Don and one of Rajinikanth's Tamil film with the same title. Prabhas Raju Uppalapati plays the lead role, where he plays dual roles of the characters Billa and Swami Ranga, with Anushka Shetty and Namitha playing the heroines.(1) The film, which began in October 2008, released in April 2009.(2) Actress Jayasudha, who had earlier starred in Yugandhar (1979) as Jaya, the first Telugu remake of Don, has a guest role as Janaki in this It is Action Movie.You can Watch This Movie For enjoyable.Billais a 2009 Telugu language film directed by Meher Ramesh, an exact remake of the Tamil Film Billa (2007 film). But some scenes were changed to suit the Telugu audience. It also drew inspirations from the Telugu film, Yugandhar (1979) which drew inspirations from another Hindi film titled Don and one of Rajinikanth's Tamil film with the same title. Prabhas Raju Uppalapati plays the lead role, where he plays dual roles of the characters Billa and Swami Ranga, with Anushka Shetty and Namitha playing the heroines.(1) The film, which began in October 2008, released in April 2009.(2) Actress Jayasudha, who had earlier starred in Yugandhar (1979) as Jaya, the first Telugu remake of Don, has a guest role as Janaki in this
    7veerakonkepudi

    A Hollywood style - Telugu film making fans go crazy in 2009

    Billa, is Prabhas's best version of Don. Prabhas sizzled the screen as Don/Billa with his macho looks, style, guns and pretty much everything.

    His dedication was well portrayed by director Meher Ramesh. The film is a copy of Ajith's Billa (Tamil) with the landscape featuring Malaysia but did Prabhas, Anushka and Krishnam Raju sir put a combination to convince audience with the Don story.

    Music was well put by Manisharma with Bommali, My name is Billa winning hearts from fans and Telugu audience. Prabhas put a macho look on screen with a eight pack body making fans go crazy and asking scores of telugu audience to win inspiration for bodybuilding.

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    • Trivia
      Namitha played the same role in the Tamil-language film Billa (2007), though her character was named differently (C. J. instead of Lisa).
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Prabhas and Anushka's characters points guns to each other, Anushka's costume's zip is sometimes seen up or sometimes down in different cuts.
    • Quotes

      Billa: Trust no one, kill anyone, be only one!

    • Connections
      Edited into Sura (2010)

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2009 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Telugu
    • Also known as
      • Билла
    • Filming locations
      • India
    • Production company
      • Gopikrishna Movies
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    • Budget
      • ₹250,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 29 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 4:3

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