Billa --> Oru Kannottam

Banner : Ananda Pictures
Cast : Ajithkumar, Nayanthara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman, Santhanam matrum palar...
Direction : Vishnuvardhan
Production : L Suresh
Muzik : Yuvan Shankar Raja
Film Certification : U/A
My Certification : U/A
Post Certification : U/A

Billa... What to say about this film??? I was absolutely flammoxed at the end of the film and just am waiting for the day when I can get to see the movie again.. Such is the class of the film... And, there is absolutely no exaggeration in whatever I tell here. Also, I am not at all responsible if the film doesnt impress you..

Coming to the review, there is nothing new in the story basically, because it is an out and out remake of the original film Billa starring Rajnikanth which in turn was a remake of Don starring AB.. So, this film created a lot of expectations among fans, particularly Ranji fans, because they really expected the movie to be on par with the original Billa.. And, the good news is that, Billa 2007 is as good as the original version and I dare say that Ajith has really shown his class by bringing out a splendid performance which will be remembered as long as the role of Rajni was remembered. The film starts of in the same fashion as the older one, except for a few changes here and there... Ajith has come up with an out and out rocking performance as Billa and he must have indeed made Rajni proud... Also, the style, the mannerisms and the expressions that he renders to the audience are a perfect treat to watch... Also, the most important and amazing fact is that, Ajith doesnt speak a word for the first 15 mins of the film... The first word that he speaks is "Checkmate" and this shows the professionalism of the film and the actor.
Ajith has donned 2 very different characters in this film.. One is the seriously shrewd Billa and the other is the simply jovial and guy with a dont care attitude, Velu.. The other Ajith is very spontaneous in the comedy scenes with Prabhu and Santhanam and the scenes simply tickle every nerves... Prabhu, as the DSP, does a decent enough job and handles his character with a certain amount of disdain... He is also too good in his acting and mixed with a good sense of humour. Rahman does the role of Jagdish and he has also done his small part well..

It is really pleasing to watch a gorgeous Namitha in this movie as CJ, Billa's girl friend. She is absolutely glamorous as always and her expressions are far improved than it was in her previous movies.
And, not to forget the role of Sripriya which has been done by the beautiful Nayanthara who has given her best in this film... She is particularly stunning in the stunt scenes and truely shows that she has done a lot of homework for this film...
The film is absolutely sexy as a whole and is also thoroughly professional and resembles a Hollywood film in every scene!!! The true fact is that, the film is completely full of Black & White and one can see some other color only in some songs which in itself shows a Hollywood touch. Some of the scenes which resembles a Hollywood touch starring Ajith and Nayanthara are:

So, overall, Billa 2007 steals all hearts with its sheer class and grandeur and will prove to be an absolute treat to all Ajith as well as Rajni fans, in fact, a good treat to all movie buffs...

Billa and Billa 07:

Rajnikanth - Ajithkumar
Sripriya - Nayanthara
Helen - Namitha
Major Sundarrajan - Rahman
Balaji - Prabhu

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* Ultimate star Ajith proves to be the biggest plus in this film.. Almost prefectly matches the role.. No other hero could have done any more justice to this role..
* Stunt scenes have been shot particularly well.. Imagine a film where even a heroine like Nayanthara has done her stunt scenes superbly well and also without dupe(I hope)
* Cinematography is amazing and the song My name is Billa stands testimony to the wonderful cinematography
* The remixes My name is Billa and Vethalaya Pottendi rock like anything and is an absolute treat to Ajith fans
* Prabhu does his role with finesse and also shows both wit and humour in his acting

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* The story could have been slightly modified so as to send the audience to the edge of their seats
* The muzik could have been a little better although the BGM rock!!!

Overall, a film with power packed performances with professionalism and sheer grandeur makes it a sleek entertainer and a big success in all centers.

Billa --> Checkmate to all other films!!!

Rating : 8/10

P.S. If I have left out any more positives, you can very well make a note of it in the comments section cos I am still not out of the Billa mania...!!!