Thug Life Hits Theatres Today: Kamal Haasan And Mani Ratnam Reunite After 37 Years
Thug Life, the much-anticipated gangster action drama from iconic filmmaker Mani Ratnam and legendary actor Kamal Haasan, has finally hit theatres worldwide today.
Marking their grand reunion after the cult classic Nayakan (1987), this film promises a gripping tale of power, betrayal, and redemption set in a world ruled by crime.
Kamal Haasan takes center stage as Sakthivel, a feared mafia kingpin, while Silambarasan plays Amaran, a young man raised in the underworld but caught in a web of vengeance.
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The stellar cast includes Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nassar, and Joju George. The music, composed by A R Rahman, adds to the grandeur, while Ravi K Chandran’s cinematography and A Sreekar Prasad’s editing may elevate the film’s visual narrative.
The member of the Overseas Censor Board, Umair Sandhu, caught the film’s Hindi-dubbed version during a censor screening in Mumbai and was full of praise.
Calling Thug Life a “cult classic thriller,” he highlighted the electric chemistry between Kamal Haasan and STR, referring to their scenes as “goosebump-inducing.” He also lauded the film’s gripping action sequences and gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars.
First Review #Thuglife ! It’s a Cult Classic Thriller with terrific performances by #KamalHaasan & #STR. Power Packed Story & Action Stunts. #ARRehman & #ManiRatnam Deadly combo is Back with Bang !! Go for it !
3.5⭐️/5⭐️ pic.twitter.com/npI7JVUlNz
— Umair Sandhu (@UmairSandu) June 2, 2025
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Amidst the celebrations, controversy has flared in Karnataka due to Kamal Haasan’s comments on the Tamil origins of the Kannada language.
Several Kannada groups have demanded an apology and staged protests against the film’s release. Although Kamal’s MNM party stood firmly in support of him, the legal bid to ensure release in Karnataka failed. As a result, the film’s release in the state has been postponed until June 10.
