Cast: Ajith, Bruna Abdullah, Parvathy Omanakuttan, Vidyut Jamwal, Sudhanshu Pandey,
Director: Chakri Toleti
Rating: 3/5
Blast from the past
The D-day has arrived where the second series of 'Billa' that is 'David Billa' (dubbed in Telugu) is finally here. It is yet again a stylish venture and a script loaded with stunts, twists and of course Ajith's adrenaline pumping performance.
It is Ajith who elevates the film to a whole new level with his sauve looks and hard work. But he is supported by director Chakri Toleti, who gives the audience a feel of watching a Hollywood movie.
As the film starts, David Billa (Ajith) is caught by a group of oponents. When they are about to finish him off, Billa gives the already-famous punchline (thanks to the trailers), that scares them all and escapes.
Here begins his flashback. David Billa is a refugee from Sri Lanka, who comes to Rameswaram. After revolting against the officials who ill-treat the refugees, Billa, unknowingly starts smuggling diamonds.
This is the starting point of him emerging as an international don. He is helped in all his endeavours by his best friend Ranjith (Yog Japee). How he rises as an unquestionable dictator of the deadly underworld is the crux of the story.
Ajith is simply superb. He speaks less and performs more, but whenever he speaks, it's like he is screaming as the dialogues are loaded with enough punch. In the climax during the helicopter fight scene, Ajith makes everyone jump off their seat.
Sudhanshu Pandey, as a gentleman don is good. While Vidyut Jamwal plays a ruthless baddie. Others in the cast include Rahman, Manoj K. Jayan, Ilavarasu, Sriman and Krishnakumar.
Yuvanshankar Raja gives a great background score, but his songs are let down. Stunts by Rajasekar and cinematography by R. D. Rajasekhar are the movie's biggest strengths.
Chakri Toleti, who marked his presence felt with 'Unnaipol Oruvan', has struck the right chord once again. He has presented a gripping entertainer in the form of a movie that runs for little more than two hours.