Bilhana is a 1948 Indian Tamil-language historical romance film directed by B. N. Rao and produced by Mubarak Pictures.

[1] In 1944, T. R. Sundaram of Modern Theatres announced his intention to direct a film adaptation of the story of the Kashmiri poet Bilhana, to star M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar.

Since the story was not protected by copyright, Mubarak Pictures could produce their own adaptation, with the title Bilhana.

Supporting roles were played by G. Sakunthala, S. M. Shaikappa, R. Balasaraswathi Devi, Pulimootai Ramasami, M. Jayasree, M. Jaya, Angamuthu and Kalimannu.

However, he did say that the Mubarak Pictures' version would be remembered for "the interesting storyline, singing of Ramasami and deft direction of B.N.