The intertwined stories of an international Don in Malaysia, David Billa, chased by the cops, an Indian police officer, a woman who wants to avenge the death of her brother, and a lowly thief, Velu who shares with Billa, an unusual connection.
Acting
Ajith's dual-role swagger makes Billa iconic, Velu surprisingly vulnerable.
Cinematography
Malaysian locations look expensive; every frame screams '2007 big budget'.
Costume
Suits, shades, and stubble — the template for Kollywood cool.
Director
Vishnu Varadhan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Ajith's 49th film and his first collaboration with Vishnu Vardhan; the director reportedly made him lose weight and grow a beard for six months to achieve the Billa look.
The 1981 original starring Rajinikanth was itself a remake of Amitabh Bachchan's Don (1978); this 2007 version completed a fascinating triangle of Indian cinema's most iconic gangster roles.
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