It’s been 37 years since Nayakan rocked the silver screen, but guess what? The dream team is back! Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan are teaming up once again for a fiery new project titled Thug Life—and let’s just say, this reunion is spicier than a Chennai summer. At a recent press meet, Kamal got candid, nostalgic, and a little apologetic (but in the most charming way possible) about why it took so long for this iconic collaboration to happen again.
“Blame us,” Kamal admitted with a grin, recalling days of deep cinema talks while perched on parked bikes on Eldams Road. "We were hunting for the right script, and it took this long. Sorry, folks!” he laughed. But he was clear on one thing—the real heroes here are the fans. “We’re doing this because you wanted it. You kept the hope alive, while the rest of the industry was busy crunching numbers and chasing box office probabilities.”
Thug Life, co-written by Kamal and Mani, promises to be more than just a nostalgic comeback—it's a bold, new chapter. And with a power-packed cast including Trisha Krishnan, Silambarasan TR (STR), and Sanya Malhotra, this film isn’t just aiming for greatness—it’s charging at it, mop in hand (okay, maybe not that, but you get the energy). Expect intensity, style, and maybe a few cinematic punches to the gut (in the best way possible).
So buckle up, cinephiles. Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan are riding back into our hearts—not on motorcycles this time, but on reels of passion, creativity, and pure movie magic. And if Thug Life is even half as epic as their legacy suggests, we’re in for a ride worth the 37-year wait.