Billa
The much talked about and waited movie since Sivaji: The Boss, the Ajith Kumar starrer Billa is finally in the theatres.All the earlier versions of Billa proved to be successful with Amitabh starrer Don and Sharukh starrer Don-the chase begins becoming superhits. Rajinikanth starrer Billa(1980) proved to be a lucky charm for Rajini and upgraded him to a Super star status. But in cinema two plus two does not necessarily make four, but ‘Thala’ Ajith has gone ahead and proves that two plus two is indeed four.
Billa (Ajith) is the leader of an underworld gang. A police officer is tracking down Billa and in one of their confrontation the police officer wounds Billa, resulting in his death of the Don. The officer then remembers a person who looks like Billa and then tracks that person down. The police officer requests Velu, the look-alike to pretend to be Billa so that the police officer can take down the rest of Billa’s gang, Velu requests that the police officer promises him that he will give a proper education to the children that he is looking after. But in an unexpected turn of events the police officer dies. How Velu goes on and proves that he is not Billa forms the rest of the story. On the other track we have Sasha (Nayantara), who wants to kill Billa to avenge her brother’s death. Then you have Jagdhish, the super boss of the gang (Raguman), and CJ (Namitha), the girl friend of Billa, to add shades to the crime thriller.
The remake of the Billa is slick and will certainly appeal to today’s youth audiences. The movie is chic and stylish through out and Ajit looks sensational and clearly he is at home, playing dual roles of Billa and Velu. The story line is faithful to the 1980 version of Billa.
The weight of the movie has been placed heavily on Ajith’s shoulders and is mainly for the class A audience. Some of the supporting characters like that of ‘Thengai’ Srinivasan in the original Billa have been snipped which makes the burden even more bigger for Ajith but he is handled the burden well in the film.
Yuvan Shankar Raja’s tunes and music are pulsating and on the whole Ultimate star Ajith Kumar starrer Billa is worthy remake of the original.
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
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uvanshankar Raja had greater responsibility in his shoulders to deliver the best for the remake of yesteryear blockbuster Billa. Obviously his work will draw comparisons with the original.
Yuvanshankar has managed to come up with a mix of a mass and class in Billa with a couple of remixes from the original all set to appeal the masses.
A right mix of hip-hop, melody and class, the new version of 'Billa' has songs which will top the audio charts straight away. Though not mystifying, the songs are a delight to hear. Groovy and trendy, the album has songs which will set the foot moving.
Groovy tracks complete with exotic interludes and orchestration makes up 'Billa'.
Especially the 'Billa' Theme (Instrumental) takes us to a different world. With guitars dominating, the theme song is a masterly work from young Yuvan.
My name is Billa (Naveen, Kay Kay)
It was the anthem of youngsters in early 1980s. Yuvan was careful in getting the soul of the song and give it a different colour. Set in a racy tempo, the song has all ingredients to make it big. Naveen and Kay Kay have tried to catch up with SPB, who rendered the original.
The rap and the guitar interludes deserve appreciation.
Naan Meendum (Deepika)
Watch out for Deepika. The newcomer has rendered this racy number to near perfection. Peppy and foot tapping, the song has enough stringed instruments in the interludes to make it mystifying. A right song for sombre mind. Peppy and pacy.
Sei (Nithya Mahadevan)
Again a racy number. The instruments seem to have overtaken the vocals. But the pace at which the song progresses makes us forget about the vocals. A typical Yuvan song rendered in an Anglican accent. Watch it with visuals, it may appeal to you.
Seval Kodi (Vijay Yesudas)
A typical mass song. Interestingly the soft voice of Vijay Yesudass has been roped in to sing this number. Peppy and filled with brisk music, the Seval Koddi is a perfect number for Ajit fans to rejoice in cinema halls.
The use of percussion and additional rhythm is a delight to listen to.
Shankar Mahadevan instantly reminds us of energy. His voice not just adds sheen to songs but also brisk energy. Vethalaya Pottendi, a remix from the original Billa, is one such song from him.
It has undergone just a few minor changes to suit today's audience. It is old wine in a new bottle.
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