Thug Life Teaser: Grand Can't Even Begin To Describe Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's Collab Post 37 Years

Thug Life Teaser Out: South Superstar Kamal Haasan celebrates his 70th birthday today. As a special treat for his fans, the Vikram actor, along with renowned director Mani Ratnam, revealed a thrilling teaser and announced the release date of the highly anticipated film Thug Life. This project marks the reunion of Haasan and Ratnam after 37 years, since their iconic work together on Nayakan.

Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film Thug Life’s teaser out

On November 7, Turmeric Media production took to social media to announce that the action thriller will be released on June 5, 2025.

Their post stated, "His STORY, His RULES. #KHBirthdayCelebrations #HBDKamalHaasan #ThugLifeFromJune5 #KamalHaasan #ManiRatnam #SilambarasanTR #Thuglife. A #ManiRatnam Film."

On his official X handle, Kamal Haasan also shared the release date announcement, posting, "Every role is an evolution, every film a journey. #ThugLife."

Previously, on 24 September, Kamal Haasan announced that filming had wrapped, stating, "Shooting Completed. #Thuglife enters the next phase."

Kamal Haasan in an all-new rugged look

The release date teaser shared by the production house gave a glimpse of Kamal Haasan's all-new rugged look, engaging in intense fight scenes, with other shots showing a clean-shaven, younger version of his character, hinting at a dual role or flashbacks. Silambarasan TR also stars in this action-packed gangster drama, appearing in a dramatic scene wielding a blood-soaked weapon during a Holi celebration. The cast further includes Trisha, Abhirami, Nasser, Joju George, Ali Fazal , and Aishwarya Lekshmi in key roles.

Produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Film International, Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies, Thug Life promises a remarkable cinematic experience. With cinematography by Ravi K Chandran, music by AR Rahman , and editing by Sreekar Prasad, the film aims to be a stunning visual and auditory treat.