Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam are reuniting with the forthcoming action extravaganza Thug Life. From the announcement of the project, the movie has been creating ripples—particularly with the thrilling addition of Simbu (Silambarasan TR) to the cast. This high-voltage combination has put Thug Life at the top of the list of the most anticipated multistarrer films in South India.
The newly released trailer has just added fuel to the frenzy. With Mani Ratnam’s classic narrative techniques combining gritty action sequences with complex emotional moments, Thug Life seems to promise a suspenseful saga of power, legacy, and betrayal. Kamal Haasan impresses with some dramatic looks, playing a complex character with traces of a godfather-like persona—enigmatic, powerful, and complex. Simbu, too, makes his presence felt, playing a role with depth and intensity.
The movie also has an all-star cast in Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ali Fazal, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Abhirami. Since every actor here has a major role, the tale holds great promise for multiple layers and shocking turns.
To the film’s draw is the illustrious A.R. Rahman, who comes back to score the music. With Kamal, Mani Ratnam, and Rahman collaborating together again, the expectations are high for a soul-stirring musical experience that accompanies the grand visuals and storyline.
Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and jointly by Madras Talkies, Thug Life will also hit the screens in Telugu courtesy Shreshth Movies.
Fans don’t have to wait long—Thug Life has a grand theatrical release scheduled for June 5, 2025, in multiple languages.