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Kamal Haasan Announces Release Date For His Film Thug Life on His Birthday
Updated on: 07 November, 2024 01:40 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
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Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has thrilled fans by announcing the release date of his upcoming film Thug Life on his 70th birthday, November 7. Directed by Mani Ratnam, this highly anticipated period gangster drama will hit theaters on June 5, 2025. The announcement was paired with an intense teaser and a new poster, giving audiences a glimpse of Kamal Haasan in an exciting new avatar.
The makers of Thug Life took to social media to share the big news. Alongside the release date, fans were treated to a 44-second teaser in multiple languages, including Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Sporting long hair and a beard, the teaser showcases Haasan as both a warrior and a contemporary man, hinting at his portrayal of multiple roles in the film. Although the teaser didn’t disclose much about the storyline, it was packed with powerful visuals, hinting at the film’s gritty and action-packed narrative.
Alongside the teaser, a new poster was unveiled showing Kamal Haasan in a rugged, never-seen-before look. The poster also features Silambarasan TR, who is set to play a pivotal role in Thug Life.
In his announcement post, Kamal Haasan shared his excitement, writing, "Every role is an evolution, every film a journey. #ThugLife." The movie is said to be co-written by Haasan himself, in collaboration with Mani Ratnam.
Thug Life marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after 35 years. The duo last worked together in the iconic 1987 film Nayakan, making this collaboration an eagerly anticipated cinematic event. Filming began in January and was completed in September, with Kamal Haasan updating fans, “Shooting Completed. #Thuglife enters the next phase.”
The film’s technical crew is equally impressive, with music composed by AR Rahman, action sequences choreographed by Anbariv, and cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran. The action and visuals are expected to be grand, enhancing the period drama`s impact on the big screen. Furthermore, Thug Life has reportedly secured a record-breaking deal with Netflix for its OTT rights, indicating a promising digital release after its theatrical run.
Also Read: Why Haven`t Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth Shared the Screen in Decades?
Thug Life: Release Date and Teaser Reveal
The makers of Thug Life took to social media to share the big news. Alongside the release date, fans were treated to a 44-second teaser in multiple languages, including Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Sporting long hair and a beard, the teaser showcases Haasan as both a warrior and a contemporary man, hinting at his portrayal of multiple roles in the film. Although the teaser didn’t disclose much about the storyline, it was packed with powerful visuals, hinting at the film’s gritty and action-packed narrative.Alongside the teaser, a new poster was unveiled showing Kamal Haasan in a rugged, never-seen-before look. The poster also features Silambarasan TR, who is set to play a pivotal role in Thug Life.
In his announcement post, Kamal Haasan shared his excitement, writing, "Every role is an evolution, every film a journey. #ThugLife." The movie is said to be co-written by Haasan himself, in collaboration with Mani Ratnam.
Every role is an evolution, every film a journey. #Thuglife
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 7, 2024
Tamil - https://t.co/l0vV3Bj8PV#ThugLifeFromJune5th
A #ManiRatnam Film
English - https://t.co/iGO09uI4iA
Telugu - https://t.co/PiDhkHYLf1
Kannada - https://t.co/5qWWnuSPO4
Malayalam - https://t.co/urzDBqiXHu@RKFI… pic.twitter.com/fce2NdrP8g
More About Thug Life
Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies, Thug Life promises to be a visual and emotional treat. The movie boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Trisha, Abhirami, Nasser, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Gautham Karthik, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, and Vaiyapuri.Thug Life marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after 35 years. The duo last worked together in the iconic 1987 film Nayakan, making this collaboration an eagerly anticipated cinematic event. Filming began in January and was completed in September, with Kamal Haasan updating fans, “Shooting Completed. #Thuglife enters the next phase.”
The film’s technical crew is equally impressive, with music composed by AR Rahman, action sequences choreographed by Anbariv, and cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran. The action and visuals are expected to be grand, enhancing the period drama`s impact on the big screen. Furthermore, Thug Life has reportedly secured a record-breaking deal with Netflix for its OTT rights, indicating a promising digital release after its theatrical run.
Also Read: Why Haven`t Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth Shared the Screen in Decades?
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