Rajinikanth plays TWO roles? The wig budget alone deserves an Oscar.
Billa, a powerful outlaw with a long list of enemies, kills Rajesh, a member of his gang, after he quits the criminal life. But Rajesh's fiancee and his sister pledge to take revenge on Billa.
Acting
Rajinikanth's effortless switch from smirking villain to earnest everyman.
Direction
R Krishnamurthy's shameless confidence in staging absurd twin scenes.
Costume
Billa's iconic all-white suits and oversized sunglasses.
Director
R Krishnamurthy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This Tamil remake of Amitabh Bachchan's Don (1978) cemented Rajinikanth's ability to carry roles Bachchan owned, sparking decades of friendly rivalry comparisons.
The 2007 Ajith Kumar remake dropped the twin plot entirely, proving even filmmakers knew which half worked best. Rajinikanth allegedly watched both versions and kept his opinions deliciously private.
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