BILLA RELEASING ON 3rd APRIL, 2009
Starring Prabhas stylishly, Anushka in an equally proportionate glamorous stint and Namitha as another lead lady, Gopi Krishna Movies returned into production with ‘Billa’. It is a produce of Narendra and Prabhod in the direction of Meher Ramesh. The movie is all set to hit the theatres on April 3.
The news was given at a press meet on Monday. Speaking on this occasion senior star and head of Gopi Krishna Movies, Krishnam Raju, who appears in a pivotal role in this flick, said “We are into a new beginning with ‘Billa’. The film reflects the making values of our banner. We have maintained high standards relating to script and technical quality. Further, this will be a memorable film for me because I have shared screen space with Prabhas. He astonished me with his performance, especially in some of the action sequences. Director’s work on screenplay will sure attract the viewers.”
Director Meher Ramesh appreciated the co-operation he received from the makers. He pointed out that action sequences filmed in Malaysia will be a special attraction to this film.
Earlier made as Don (Amithab Bachchan) in Hindi, Billa in Tamil, Yugandhar (NTR Sr) in Telugu and again repeatedly made as Don (SRK) in Hindi, Billa (Ajith) in Tamil, it is now being made for a sixth time as ‘Billa’ in Telugu. Even then this stylish saga of a mafia don on celluloid has never missed to fascinate viewers.
Coming with many specials and unprecedented style ‘Billa’ is expected to give a jolt to Prabhas’s career. It is expected to give a fresh glamorous image to Anushka, who has carved a niche with ‘Arundhathi’.
BILLA AUDIO RELEASED ON 18TH MARCH, 2009
Music of Prabhas’s stylish flick Billa was launched at a packed auditorium in Shilpa Kala Vedika on the night of 18 March. Dasari, SS Rajamouli, VV Vinayak, Gopichand and Allu Arjun graced the function as guests. Dasari launched the music.
Speaking on the occasion Dasari said, “I directed memorable films of Krishnam Raju. Krishnam Raju’s Gopi Krishna movies is one of the prestigious banners of Telugu cinema. Prabhas is the able heir of rebel star Krishnam Raju. Krishnam Raju never compromises on the production values. When it cost making Telugu film around 10,000 rupees a day, Krishnam Raju spent around 2 lacs a day while making Tandra Paparayudu film. Such a film would have cost at least 50 crores today. I am sure that Prabhas is going to create sensation in the years to come.”
Prabhas will surpass Hrithik Roshan - SS Rajamouli
SS Rajamouli said, “I happened to see a song and promos of Billa. I always wondered why we didn’t have a macho hero like Hrithik Roshan in Telugu. I can confidently say that Prabhas will surpass Hrithik Roshan. Meher Ramesh made Billa on Hollywood making style.”
Prabhas is my favorite actor outside my family - Allu Arjun
Actor Allu Arjun said, “Prabhas is my favorite hero among the ones from outside my family. Prabhas is also a clean person at heart. Prabhas is my favorite person. He is like 6-feet of pure gold. Prabhas’s uber stylish look is enough to make Billa a super hit film.”
Actress Namitha spoke in Telugu and she expressed her happiness.
Actor Prabhas said, “This my first film in the combination of Krishnam Raju. It was a difficult experience to work with him. All the unit members worked for this film with lots of passion and dedication. Everybody owned this product. I would like to thank all of them and my fans for their continuous support."
Mani Sharma composed music for Billa. Lahari music bought audio rights. The music will be on the racks from 20 March. Billa film is likely to hit the marquee on 3 April.
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BILLA AUDIO LAUNCH ON 18TH MARCH, 2009
The audio of Prabhas, Anushka starrer, Billa, is all set to hit the stands on the 18th of March. The movie also stars Namitha as the second lady. Krishnam Raju plays a prominent role.
Billa is being produced by Narendra and Pabhod under Gopi Krishna Movies. The production house is back on the job after a long hiatus. The movie is being directed by Meher Ramesh of 'Kantri' fame.
The audio is being released through Lahari, who are stepping back into the Telugu space after a long time.
The canning of the talkies is completed and the movie is now on it final schedule to film a song. A duet featuring Prabhas and Anushka is underway at a special set erected at Annapurna Studios.
Remade as Don starring SRK in Bollywood and Billa with Tamil superstar Ajith, the movie is a stylish saga of a mafia don.
The movie has been shot extensively in Malaysia and the producers have left nothing to chance. If the Telugu version is reflective of its Bollywood and Tamil counter parts, we are set to see on of the most stylish flicks in Telugu cinema so far.
The movie star cast also includes Jayashudha, Ali and Kelly Dorge.
Music is by Manisharma and lyrics by Ramajogaiah Sastry.
SOURCE : INDIAGLITZ
‘Billa’ commingles style and entertainment - Meher Ramesh - 7th March 2009
The production house of super hit films ‘KrishnaVeni’, ‘Bhakta Kannappa’, ‘Amara Deepam’, ‘Bobbili Brahmanna’ and ‘Tandra Paparayudu’, Gopi Krishna Movies pvt ltd is making a comeback with the stylish extravaganza ‘Billa’.
Starring Prabhas, Anushka and Namitha in the lead, Krishnam Raju in a prominent role, Meher Ramesh had directed the film produced by Narendra and Prabodh.
Saving two songs, the shooting is complete and the makers have announced that the audio launch function will be held before the end of March.
In the recent press meet, director Ramesh said, “All along my career, I had the rare opportunity to direct the younger generation of popular superstars. I directed Puneeth Rajkumar in Kannada for my first and second film, who happens to be the son of Rajkumar. I did ‘Kanthir’ with Jr. NTR, son of NTR and now, I am working with Prabhas, son of Krishnam Raju for ‘Billa’ made on GopiKrishna Movies. I am fortunate to work with these people and do some big budget flicks.”
‘The stylish film is the story of a mafia don for which we have used the latest technology including a 35mm camera. The shooting has been carried out in captivating locations of Malyasia. Fast paced car chases and thrilling stunt scenes will be a treat for film lovers’.
“Prabhas’s look and body language has been done on par with audience’s expectations. With meticulous efforts, we have designed his costumes and style on-screen. Prabhas is the first star in the South to have worked out to shape an eight pack abs for this role. Anushka will rivet with her looks while Namitha will sheen in her part. Hansika’s special cameo in a song is just another thing to look out for. For the demanding role of a police officer, we have bought in Krishnam Raju and he had done his best,” concluded the maker.
SOURCE : INDIAGLITZ
Prabhas ‘Billa’to hit screens on March 20 - 28th February 2009
Meher Ramesh’s ‘Billa’ starring Prabhas, Anushka and Namitha in the cast will hit screens on March 20th.
Meher Ramesh’s earlier hit ‘Kanthri’ bought him fame and ‘Billa’ will be his upcoming stylish, action flick. Senior star Krishnam Raju will be seen in a meaty role of a police officer. The crew camped in Malaysia to film spectacular stunt scenes and talkie portions. Meher has also beckoned glamour girl Hansika for a song in the film.
‘Billa’ is a remake of the Tamil film and the script is being made on global standards to Hollywood films. Excluding three songs, the shooting is complete and the release date is expected to be as planned.
SOURCE : INDIAGLITZ
'Billa' to be released on March 27 - 21st January 2009
The anticipated Prabhas’s next movie ‘Billa’ is fast shaping up to be released on March 27. Senior actor Krishnam Raju plays the role of a cop in the movie while Anushka and Namitha play the heroines. Meher Ramesh is directing the movie which is being produced by Narendra and Prachod on Gopikrishna Movies banner.
The movie has been shot extensively in Malaysia and about 80 percent is done, saving four of the songs. The crew is now filming some of the left out scenes at Hyderabad.
Made as a stylish extravaganza, the movie boasts of foreign technicians working in it to bring in a Hollywood feel. Hansika is doing an item song in the movie done by Kareena Kapoor in Hindi.
The makers are planning to release it on March 27.
Source : INDIAGLITZ
'Billa' Team in Malysia for 50 Days - 13th November,2008
The first schedule of shooting has been completed recently. From 14th of this month, a schedule of 50 days has been planned in Malayasia. Quite a lengthy schedule in an abroad location yet the script demands it, says the sources.
Krishnam Raju is also being said to be a part of this schedule. A major part of the action scenes, talkies and songs will be canned in this schedule.
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Billa in Bangkok - 7th November 2008
Prabhas literally dons the role in ‘Billa’ opposite the ladies Anushka and Namitha playing the lead cast. Krishnam Raju enacts an important role in this movie directed by Meher Ramesh, the man behind ‘Kanthri’. Gopikrishna Movies presents this movie in the combined production of Prabhod and Narendra.
Recently from 20 to 27 October a song and chasing sequences have been filmed. The next schedule of the film is going to start from 7th this month, at the Bangkok and Malaysia. It is learnt that during this schedule some key sequences will be canned.
Billa was launched under much fanfare during Vijayadasami on 9th October. Socialites of the film fraternity were present in this event and the movie is fast growing with the canning of a song and chase sequence between 20 and 27 of October.
The next schedule starts from 7th of this month which will be made in Bangkok and Malaysia. News is during this time prominent sequences of the movie will be made featuring the lead cast.
'Billa' in Vizag - 16th October 2008
‘Billa’, a Tamil movie is now being remade in Telugu starring Prabhas and Anushka in the lead cast. Namitha is restating the same role of CJ again from the former ‘Billa’. The movie made earlier in Tamil starred Ajith and Nayanthara and was directed by Vishnuvardhan.
The Telugu ‘Billa’ is being directed by Meher Ramesh, the man behind ‘Kanthri’. Gopikrishna Movies serves host for the banner of the production house of Prabhod and Narendra.
The film was launched on 9th this month on the eve of VijayaDasami. A shooting schedule is planned to take place at the locales of Vizag from 20th to 27th of this month. During this schedule, a song will be reeled featuring hero Prabhas and Anushka, choreographed by Prem Rakshith. Adding to this, a fight sequence is planned to be shot in the same location.
Followed by this, shooting is planned at Malaysia, Bangkok and Dubai. An interesting scoop is, the script has already been made titled as ‘Don’ twice in Hindi and titled ‘Billa’ twice in Tamil. All of those were blockbuster hits in their respective languages. This fifth remake of this film, for which Hollywood technicians are working, is going to be made on high standards.
'Billa' Launched on October 9th - October 10,2008
‘Billa’ the movie starring Prabhas in the lead role pitted against Anushka and Namitha was launched recently on Vijayadasami, 9th of October. Directed by Meher Ramesh, another prominent lead role is played by Krishnam Raju and Jaya Sudha.
This remake of the Tamil flick ‘Billa’ is being produced by Gopikrishna Movies Pvt Ltd and is presented by Krishnam Raju. Producers of this movie Prabhod and Narendra launched the movie officially.
UV Satyanarayana Raju performed the pooja for the official launch. The first shot was taken on the pictures of deities, while Dr Mohan Babu sounded the clap-board and daughters of Krishnam Raju -Sai Praseeda, Sai Prakeerthi and Sai Pradeepthi switched on the camera jointly.
The script was handed over to Meher Ramesh by popular director SS Rajamouli. The making of this stylish movie is planned to be continued in exotic locales of Malaysia, Bangkok, Vizag and Dubai.
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It is Hansika & Anushka for Prabhas - September 23, 2008
Prabhas's next film is the remake of Tamil Billa. The film is to be directed by Meher Ramesh of Kantri fame. Krishnam Raju is producing the film on Gopikrishna Movies banner.
Anushka is playing the role that played Nayanatara in Tamil and Hansika (Kantri fame) will be playing the role that of Namitha in Tamil Billa.
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Anushka to sport bikini in Prabhas's 'Billa' - September 10,2008
Anushka, the shapely ex-yoga teacher turned top heroine is all primed to do what Nayantara did, that is- walk down to the swimming pool in an itsy-bitsy bikini. A while back, we had carried the news that Anushka was ok with doing a bikini scene as long as the script required it. And now, she's got the chance! Prabhas is all set to do the remake of Ajith's Billa in Telugu.
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Prabhas joins hands with Mehar Ramesh
Hero Prabhas will soon act in a film to be directed by Mehar Ramesh. Prabhas is impressed with the way Ramesh has unveiled a new looking NTR in the film Kantri. Rebel star Krishnam Raju will produce the film under his Gopikrishna Films banner. Krishnam Raju has made several hit films like Krishnaveni, Amaradeepam and Bhaktha Kannapa under the Gopikrishna banner. The film will be a remake of the Tamil film Billa starring Ajith and Nayanatara.
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