Overview

• Thug Life brings together Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after 37 years with an A.R. Rahman soundtrack.
• Abhirami says the kiss in the trailer lasted only three seconds and labels the public reaction unnecessary.
• She acknowledges marketing spotlighted the moment to generate publicity and advises reserving judgment.
• Pointing to Haasan’s history of intimate scenes in films like Hey Ram, she expects audience attitudes to mature.
• The project held its audio launch on May 24 and released its second single, "Sugar Baby", on May 21 ahead of the premiere.