Billa is a 1980 Indian Tamil crime movie produced by Suresh Balaje and directed by R. Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajinikanth, K. Balaji, Thengai Srinivasan, Manorama, Sripriya, Reena Roy and Major Sundarrajan.
It is extensively based on the Hindi film Don (1978), with changes made in the script to suit the Tamil audience. The film revolves around Billa (Rajinikanth), a feared Mafia don in Madras, who is fatally wounded during an encounter with the police.
Directed by – R. Krishnamurthy
Produced by – Suresh Balaje
Written by – A. L. Narayanan
Story by – Salim-Javed
Starring – Rajinikanth, K. Balaji, Sripriya
Music by – M. S. Viswanathan
Cinematography – G. Or. Nathan
Edited by – V. Chakrapani
Production – Suresh Arts
Release dates – 26 January 1980
Running time – 175 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
