Thug Life Release Date: Kamal Haasan And Mani Ratnam's Epic Drama To Hit Theatres On THIS Date

On Kamal Haasan’s birthday, the makers of his upcoming film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, unveiled a glimpse and announced that the film will be released in multiple languages on June 5, 2025.

On Kamal Haasan’s birthday, the makers of his upcoming film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, unveiled a glimpse and announced that the film will be released in theaters in multiple languages on June 5, 2025.

Thug Life Release Date and Glimpse

The film's producers, Raaj Kamal Films International, shared a 44-second video teaser in Tamil, English, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam with the message, “His STORY, His RULES.” The power-packed glimpse offered an exciting look at the film without revealing much of the plot. Kamal is portrayed as both a warrior and a modern-day man, and the teaser also features Silambarasan TR.

Anticipation mounts as Haasan steps into the gritty role of Rangraya Sakthivel Nayakar. With masterful fight sequences, his portrayal captures a raw, time-hardened finesse, hinting at an epic narrative of underworld grit and survival.

Thug Life is a cinematic giant, marking the third collaboration between two titans of Indian cinema—director Mani Ratnam and the legendary Kamal Haasan—following their celebrated work in Nayakan and the Ponniyin Selvan duology. With Ratnam’s visionary direction, A.R. Rahman’s electrifying score, and Haasan’s unmatched prowess, audiences are in for an unforgettable ride through a high-octane action extravaganza.

 

Cast and Crew of Thug Life

Thug Life boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Trisha Krishnan, Joju George, Ali Fazal, Ashok Selvan, Pankaj Tripathi, Nassar, Abhirami Gopikumar, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Jisshu Sengupta, Sanya Malhotra, Rohit Saraf, and Vaiyapuri. The music for the film was composed by AR Rahman, and the action sequences were choreographed by Anbariv.

More Details About Thug Life

The film's title was revealed on Kamal Haasan's birthday last year. A 3-minute teaser featured the Thug Life theme song, which Kamal mentioned was written in just an hour. This project marks a reunion between Kamal and Mani Ratnam after their 1987 classic Nayakan. Filming began in January and wrapped up in September. Initially, Dulquer Salmaan and Jayam Ravi were cast in the film but were later replaced by Silambarasan and Ashok Selvan.

Shruti Haasan’s Birthday Tribute

Kamal’s daughter, Shruti Haasan, shared a heartfelt birthday message alongside a monochrome photo of the two of them taken from behind.

She wrote, “Happy birthday appa. You’re a rare 💎 and walking by your side is one of my favourite things to do in life. I know you don’t believe in god, but you’ll always be his / her chosen child and I’m always so excited to see all the magical things you do. To many many more birthdays and celebrating many more dreams come to life. Love you so much pa.”

 

Other Upcoming Projects

In addition to Thug Life, Kamal Haasan will be appearing in Shankar’s Indian 3 and the sequel to Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. He is also working on a yet-to-be-announced project.