Overview

• Kamal Haasan announced the indefinite postponement of the 'Thug Life' audio launch originally scheduled for May 16, 2025.
• In a statement titled 'Art can wait. India comes first,' Haasan highlighted the need for quiet solidarity with the armed forces during heightened border tensions.
• The decision follows escalating India–Pakistan hostilities, including the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor by Indian forces.
• Directed by Mani Ratnam, 'Thug Life' marks a reunion with Haasan after 33 years and features an ensemble cast including Trisha, Silambarasan, and A.R. Rahman’s music.
• Despite the delay in promotional events, the film remains on track for its theatrical release on June 5, 2025.