Thug Life (2025)
- Release Date : 5 June 2025
- Director : Mani Ratnam
- Writers : Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam
- Stars : Kamal Haasan, Pankaj Tripathi, Trisha Krishnan
- ⭐ Rating: 4.5/10
About This Movie
Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan reunite after 38 years for Thug Life. After nearly four decades, cinematic legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan join forces once again for Thug Life—a collaboration that promises to redefine Indian cinema. This reunion isn’t just an event; it’s a historic moment for film lovers everywhere, reigniting the magic that once set screens ablaze.
StoryLine Of Thuf Life
Amidst the simmering chaos of the underworld, a hardened patriarch named Sakthivel rescues a lost soul—Amaran—from the clutches of violence, offering him shelter within a world ruled by blood-soaked loyalties. What begins as a selfless act of brotherhood soon matures into a silent bond—not born of lineage, but forged through the harsh necessities of survival.
Years pass, cloaked in the smoke of forgotten battles and quiet tension—until a chilling event shatters the delicate balance. Sakthivel, the battle-scarred lion of the streets, narrowly survives a carefully plotted assassination attempt. Though the blade spares his heart, suspicion cuts far deeper. His eyes, once filled with fatherly affection, now burn with doubt—his mistrust quietly pointing towards Amaran.
What follows is a storm of conflicted emotions, where loyalty begins to decay and revenge takes root like thorns in scorched earth. Ties once thought indestructible now sway on the edge, overshadowed by betrayal and silent retribution. And in this world echoing with violence and memory, one truth remains—when blood is not by birth, its loyalty can falter with the slightest tremor
Performances Of Stars
The film stars Kamal Haasan as Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, a mysterious and powerful presence in the criminal underworld. Joining him are Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan, and Joju George, who bring depth to the ensemble with performances that balance action, emotion, and intrigue.
Backed by AR Rahman’s rousing score and Ravi K. Chandran’s stunning visuals, Thug Life seamlessly blends style with substance, emerging as one of the most technically polished films of the year.