The countdown has officially begun for one of Indian cinema’s most anticipated films of the year. With just six days to go, the makers of Thug Life unveiled a stunning new poster, setting social media ablaze. Shared with the caption, “6 days to go for Actor @ikamalhaasan – Director #ManiRatnam's Magnum Opus #Thuglife,” the poster teases a gritty, intense cinematic experience that marks the historic reunion of two legends—Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam.
Thug Life, a Tamil-language action drama, reunites Haasan and Ratnam nearly four decades after their iconic collaboration in Nayakan (1987). Co-written by the duo and helmed by Ratnam, the film is backed by a powerhouse production team—Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies. The ensemble cast includes Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Nassar, and Bollywood names like Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi, further raising expectations for a pan-Indian impact.
Set against a charged atmosphere of rebellion and resistance, Thug Life promises a layered narrative packed with emotion, action, and philosophical depth. The technical crew features some of Indian cinema’s finest: music by the ever-iconic A. R. Rahman, cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran, and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad. Every detail points toward a film that's not just a star vehicle but a true cinematic event.
Scheduled for a worldwide release on June 5, 2025, in both standard and IMAX formats, Thug Life is more than just a film—it’s a cultural moment. With Mani Ratnam’s storytelling brilliance and Kamal Haasan’s commanding screen presence, audiences can expect a film that doesn’t just entertain, but leaves a lasting mark.