Billu (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2009, Billu is a comedy and drama film directed by Priyadarshan, running about 137 minutes.
What it’s about. When a famous Bollywood actor visits a small village for a film's shoot, a lowly hairdressers claim that they were once childhood friends soon makes him the centre of attention.
Who’s in it. Billu stars Irrfan Khan as Billas Pardesi aka Billo Barber, Shah Rukh Khan as Sahir Khan, Lara Dutta as Billu's Wife and Om Puri as Sahukaar Daamchand, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Billu has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billu (2009)?
- In US, Billu is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Billu worth watching?
- Billu holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billu?
- Billu stars Irrfan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Lara Dutta, Om Puri and Rajpal Yadav.
- When was Billu released?
- Billu was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.