“Thug Life,” Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated film following “Indian 2,” has been making waves ever since it was announced. Directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam and boasting a star-studded cast including Dulquer Salmaan, Jayam Ravi, and Trisha, the film’s initial teaser, set to the tune of AR Rahman’s compelling score, has already set expectations high for a cinematic triumph.
Despite recent rumbles of Dulquer Salmaan and Jayam Ravi exiting the project due to scheduling conflicts, the latest updates bring a sigh of relief to fans, confirming their return. Adding to the intrigue, Silambarasan TR (STR), originally considered for Dulquer’s role, has been officially cast in a different, yet pivotal dual role, enhancing the film’s allure.
Thug Life” is set to resume at full speed post-elections, with filming locations lined up in New Delhi and Chennai, and a climactic sequence planned in Siberia, indicating the global scale and ambition of the project. The ensemble cast also includes notable names like Aishwarya Lekshmi, Gautham Karthik, Abhirami, and Nasser, ensuring a powerhouse of performances.
The film is a joint production venture led by Kamal Haasan, alongside Mani Ratnam, R. Mahendran, Siva Ananth, and Udhayanidhi Stalin. With Ravi K Chandran handling cinematography, the film is poised to be a visual masterpiece. As the cast prepares to reconvene for the upcoming schedule, anticipation builds for what is set to be a landmark film in Indian cinema.