Overview

• The trailer for 'Thug Life,' released on May 18, showcases Kamal Haasan in a gritty gangster saga directed by Mani Ratnam, marking their first collaboration in 36 years.
• Intimate scenes between Kamal Haasan, 70, and co-stars Abhirami and Trisha, both 42, sparked online criticism over their nearly 30-year age gaps.
• Mani Ratnam reportedly decided to cut a kissing scene between Kamal Haasan and Abhirami from the final version of the film following the backlash.
• The film explores decades of underworld power struggles and a complex mentor-protégé dynamic, with Silambarasan TR playing a pivotal role alongside Haasan.
• 'Thug Life,' produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies with music by A.R. Rahman, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2025.