Thug Life is a hard-hitting gangster action drama that marks the reunion of legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam and actor Kamal Haasan. The film explores the brutal underworld through the life of Rangaraaya Sakthivel Nayakar (Kamal Haasan), a dominant don battling power dynamics and personal rivalries, especially with his adopted son Amaran (Silambarasan). Trisha Krishnan plays Indrani, Sakthivel’s steadfast supporter, while Nassar portrays Manickavel, Sakthivel’s conflicted brother.
The film also stars Abhirami as Sakthivel’s wife, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy as his daughter, and Mahesh Manjrekar as a corrupt minister. Other notable actors include Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Pankaj Tripathi, Tanikella Bharani, Ali Fazal, and Rohit Saraf, with Sanya Malhotra appearing in the special number “Jinguchaa.”
Behind the scenes, Thug Life boasts a powerhouse crew: A. R. Rahman scores the music, Ravi K. Chandran manages cinematography, A. Sreekar Prasad handles editing, and Sharmishta Roy oversees art direction. The film is jointly produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies, with a massive budget of ₹300 crore. With its compelling narrative, star-studded cast, and striking visuals, Thug Life is one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year, set to dominate both theatres and streaming platforms.
