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Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Hits Theatres: Audience Reactions and Reviews

Gyanhigyan english | June 5, 2025 5:39 PM CST

Kamal Haasan's Return with 'Thug Life'

Kamal Haasan has made a much-anticipated comeback to cinema with his latest film, 'Thug Life', marking his collaboration with renowned director Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades. The film boasts a stellar cast and has generated significant buzz among fans. As 'Thug Life' premieres in theatres today, social media is abuzz with audience reactions and reviews.

Audience Reactions on Social Media

Plot Overview

The narrative centers around Sakthivel, a gang leader who takes in Amaran after rescuing him during a gang conflict. As time passes, Sakthivel finds himself targeted for assassination and begins to suspect Amaran's involvement, leading to a dramatic confrontation between the two.

Star-Studded Cast

In addition to Kamal Haasan, 'Thug Life' features a remarkable cast including Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sanya Malhotra, and Baburaj.

Kamal Haasan on His Collaboration with Mani Ratnam

In a recent interview, Kamal Haasan reflected on reuniting with Mani Ratnam, stating, “Both of us have evolved. It is not the same Mani Ratnam, nor the same Kamal Haasan who acted in that film. AR Rahman is also not the same music director who scored for Roja. If it is not like that, then it is wrong. We are proud that we have evolved over time and have not remained in the same place.”

He further emphasized their goal to create a film that would not evoke memories of 'Nayakan', which they aimed to achieve.

Controversy Surrounding 'Thug Life'

The film has also stirred controversy after Kamal Haasan remarked that 'Kannada is born out of Tamil' during an event, resulting in 'Thug Life' being banned in Karnataka.