Ultimate star or Thala, as his fans affectionately refer him to, is not called so without a reason. The star, known for his magnanimity and generosity, has time and again proved it.

This time around he is doing it with his own film, Billa. Surprisingly, the movie’s premiere, originally scheduled on December 12, 2007 was cancelled at the behest of Ajith who felt that premieres could dampen the curiosity of the audiences by negative comments that some sections of the media might generate. However, the show is to be held today (December 13, 2007) at the Sathyam Cinemas for a noble cause.

The revenue generated from this show would be donated to Shankar Nethralaya Foundation, a leading ophthalmic specialty hospital in Chennai, which in turn will be donating it to physically disabled people.

Aynagaran Films and Pyramid Saimira group jointly host the show and the tickets are priced at Rs.2000/-. Considering that it is for a noble cause and that you get to watch your favorite star on screen before anybody else does, it isn’t a huge price. Is it?