🎬 Thug Life (2025): Kamal Haasan & Mani Ratnam's Reunion – Reviews, Cast, Budget & OTT Release

📅 Release Date

Thug Life premiered in theaters on June 5, 2025, marking the much-anticipated reunion of actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam after 36 years since their iconic film Nayakan.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Cast & Crew

Kamal Haasan as Rangaraya Sakthivel Nayakar

Silambarasan TR

Trisha Krishnan

Joju George

Ashok Selvan

Ali Fazal

Pankaj Tripathi

Nassar

Abhirami Gopikumar

Aishwarya Lekshmi

Jisshu Sengupta

Sanya Malhotra

Rohit Saraf

Vaiyapuri

Director: Mani Ratnam

Music Composer: A.R. Rahman

Cinematographer: Ravi K. Chandran

Editor: A. Sreekar Prasad

Production Houses: Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, Red Giant Movies

💰 Budget & Financials

Production Budget: ₹180 crore

Prints & Advertising (P&A): ₹20 crore

Total Estimated Budget: ₹200 crore

To be considered a box office success, Thug Life needs to gross approximately ₹400 crore domestically, which is double its total budget.

📊 Box Office Performance

Day 1 Collection (India): ₹15.5 crore

Day 2 Collection (India): ₹7.5 crore

Total Collection (2 Days): ₹23 crore

The film experienced a significant drop of about 55% on its second day. The absence of a release in Karnataka, due to controversies, has impacted its overall earnings.

🌐 OTT Release Details

Streaming Platform: Netflix

OTT Rights Acquired For: Approximately ₹150 crore

Expected Streaming Date: Early August 2025 (after an 8-week theatrical window)

The film will be available in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi.

🗣️ Kamal Haasan's Perspective

At a press event on June 4, 2025, Kamal Haasan expressed his deep connection to Tamil cinema and culture, stating:

> "My lifelong ambition has been to influence and elevate Tamil cinema. Collaborating with Mani Ratnam on Thug Life is a significant step in that direction."

🌐 Critical Reception

IMDb Rating: 4.4/10 (as of June 7, 2025)

Early Reviews: Some critics hailed the film as a "cult classic" with "goosebumps-inducing scenes," praising its gripping narrative and emotional depth.

Audience Feedback: Mixed responses, with particular appreciation for Kamal Haasan's performance and A.R. Rahman's music.

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