Phonearl
Good start, but then it gets ruined
Alistair Olson
After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.
Ezmae Chang
This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
Guillelmina
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
cwsdenis
Best action movie in Tamil cinema ever.thanks 2 Mr.Thala AjithKumar.best version of Don.The cool, suave, yet menacing as well as electrifying personality which was carried practically by Ajith throughout the film.His definition of style made Sharukh looks like a joke. Ajith's good looks, style, restrained acting, easily makes SRK pale in comparison.Most peoples that bad-mouth the film are SRK fans that simply felt threatened over Ajith's astounding acting performance.Yeah, truly. What does Bollywood guys do? They attempt to act, called it as acting, trash.Here, in Kollywood, pure talents are ruling the roost. Ajith Kumar is one. A gem.
sarathcool78
The movie is all about Ajith's heroism - though as a baddie. It is out and out Ajith film. On the flip side, the story lags on-the-edge elements. There are parts where the story is predictable and it could have been made interesting by bringing in some thrill to the story.Billa 2 is stylishly shot, and Ajith carries the film on his shoulders, but that's all there is to it. When it comes to screenplay, logical plots and characterization, it fails to meet expectations.Movie has a wafer-thin storyline. But Chakri Toleti has intentionally kept the pace swift enough, leaving no time for the viewer to notice loose ends. Billa 2 is strictly for Ajith fans who want their favorite star to be seen as an invincible person on the screen always. But one would have preferred to see Ajith as brain than brawny hero.
anandind04
Gangster films are just that. It's a genre that has an incredible knack of remaining unobjectionable because it usually doesn't aim at achieving much, openly promoting invincible charismatic heroes, gorgeous girls, loads of violence and bloodshed, trendy looks and styling as its characteristics, but the process of which can have a story or message of its own. Billa 2 fulfills all except the last bit which is its major weakness.The film narrates the story of David Billa, a Sri Lankan refugee who comes to coastal Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu after the civil war breaks out in the island nation, and becomes the dreaded international don in arms smuggling.Billa gets acquainted with brutal life in the refugee camp and raises his voice against those who ill-treat the refugees. He incurs the wrath of a policeman, Raghubir Sinha (Krishna Kumar), and is forced to go on an assignment planned with an aim to bump him off, but a brawny Billa overcomes the tricky situation.Soon, he meets a few mafia gangs and there begins a new journey in his life. On his way up in his quest, he meets Abbasi (Sudanshu Pandey), a mafia shark in Goa. Billa helps him come out of a tangle and gets into his good books. He embarks on a trip to Georgia to meet international arms smuggler Dimitri (Vidyut Jamval) representing Abbasi.
niranvinod
Firstly, let's take the case of Mankatha. This was touted as a landmark film, being your 50th, directed by a very talented Venkat Prabhu. You played the role of a character that wants only one thing - money. He would do absolutely anything to achieve his goals. I caught it only on its second weekend, and even so, there were enough cheers to turn it into a celebration. As always, it was greatly satisfying to see you on the big screen. But as the movie progressed, I started worrying about certain actions of your character. My concern grew larger when the audiences were applauding everything you did, irrespective of its morality.After the movie finished, I was left with mixed feelings as I admire you as an actor & star, but I was wondering if what I watched was good for cinema as a whole. Especially, watching it with my son and seeing him cheer all the way and loving every gesture of yours, I was wondering if it is indeed a good influence. But I felt I should not criticize it harshly as it was your 50th, and it was a celebration of your stardom. Therefore, I didn't write this article back then.Again, recently, I watched Billa 2 with my son, who was over the clouds on bagging back row internet tickets for a weekend show. Again, my son was cheering at every punchline and unfortunately, every murder you committed. The movie went on as I waited for some hint of redemption or consequence, but I was disappointed. This time, I did not leave with mixed feelings, for I was completely sure of my feelings towards the film - pity & fear.