Kamal Haasan Confirms Mani Ratnam's ‘Thug Life’ Will Star Actors From Across Industries

The much-awaited Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam collaboration, 'Thug Life', is gearing up to be a massive cinematic experience, bringing together powerhouse talents from multiple film industries.

The much-awaited Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam collaboration, 'Thug Life', is gearing up to be a massive cinematic experience, bringing together powerhouse talents from multiple film industries.

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The much-awaited Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam collaboration, 'Thug Life', is gearing up to be a massive cinematic experience, bringing together powerhouse talents from multiple film industries. This marks the legendary duo’s second collaboration after the iconic Nayakan, making it one of the most anticipated films of the year. With Mani Ratnam’s masterful storytelling, A.R. Rahman’s soul-stirring music, and Kamal Haasan’s commanding screen presence, 'Thug Life' promises to be a grand action entertainer.

Kamal Haasan on Thug Life

What makes the film even more ambitious is its star-studded ensemble cast, featuring actors from Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu cinema. This multi-starrer is expected to be one of the biggest pan-Indian films, bridging talent across industries.

Speaking at a recent FICCI event, Kamal Haasan shared insights into the film’s expansive scale and diverse cast. “It’s a multi-starrer, and some of the actors in this film are going to be future stars. By including them, we are truly making it a multi-starrer. This is the kind of film Mani wanted to make, and I wanted to be a part of it—so we are doing it,” he said.

He further added, “The story is layered with numerous characters, each played by exceptionally talented actors from across industries. Every one of them is capable of carrying the film on their own.”

About 'Thug Life'

Produced by Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, R. Mahendran, and Siva Ananth, 'Thug Life' boasts an ensemble cast featuring Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Nasser, Abhirami, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ali Fazal, and Vaiyapuri in key roles.

With Mani Ratnam at the helm and A.R. Rahman composing the music, 'Thug Life' is set for a grand worldwide release on June 5, 2025.