Chennai was ground zero for cinematic euphoria as the much-awaited trailer of Thug Life—the monumental collaboration between Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, and A.R. Rahman—was launched with thunderous fanfare in a star-studded event that turned the city into a celebration of Indian cinema`s most iconic reunion. The launch was an extraordinary affair—The Thugfluencers Event- it was an experience, a full-blown, immersive festival for fans, creators, and influencers who descended from across the country to witness the storm that is Thug Life.
About Thug Life trailer
The trailer opens with Kamal Haasan, who plays a character called Rangraya Sakthivel, telling a kid, “You are someone who saved my life. You have reclaimed my life from the God of Death. Our two destinies were written as one. You and I are now bound together as one. Till the very end.”
The trailer gives the impression that Simbu is that kid called Amaran who saved Rangaraya Sakthivel. He exhibits all the traits of Rangaraya Sakthivel. In fact, Amaran is twice as efficient as Rangaraya Sakthivel. “If I jump eight feet, you`ll jump 18 feet,” Kamal says, to which Amaran corrects him, saying,”16″.
The story then seems to proceed to a point where Amaran is made incharge of some operations.
Sakthivel says, “I`ll handle things from the inside. Amar will handle the rest.” But Amaran being given importance over other established veterans in the gang seems to usher in jealousy and hate. Nasser is seen saying, “If Amar is the boss, do I just watch?”.
Meanwhile, Abhirami plays Kamal Haasan`s spouse and she feels something doesn`t feel right.
Just as there is a struggle within Sakthivel`s outfit for power, there are those others outside waiting for an opportunity to seize power and rise to the top. Joju George is seen saying, “Power won`t come knocking on our door. We need to take it.” Simbu is then shown announcing, “From now, I`m Rangaraya Sakthivel.”
The trailer finally ends with Kamal Haasan saying,”This is a story that happens between the God of Death and me. Let`s see who emerges victorious, you or me.”
About the trailer launch event
The evening saw the titans of the film grace the stage—Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, A.R. Rahman, Silambarasan TR (STR), Trisha, Abhirami, and Ashok Selvan—each met with roaring applause and standing ovations. As the trailer rolled on giant screens, the atmosphere electrified with gasps, cheers, and goosebumps. Kamal Haasan’s fierce transformation and magnetic screen presence, Ravi K. Chandran’s arresting visuals, and Rahman’s soul-piercing score came together in a montage that evoked power, pain, and purpose. At its core, Thug Life promises a saga of revenge and betrayal, told through the eyes of a man who refuses to be tamed.
The evening also featured candid talk sessions with the cast, where Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam opened up about their collaboration after 36 years. Rahman spoke about how the score is as much a character in the film as the protagonist. STR, Trisha, and the supporting cast shared their experiences of working under Mani Ratnam’s legendary direction and matching steps with Kamal Haasan`s powerhouse performance.
About Thug Life
Produced by Kamal Haasan’s Raaj Kamal Films International, Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, R. Mahendran, and Siva Ananth, Thug Life boasts an ensemble cast of stellar performers. Kamal Haasan leads the film as Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, alongside Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, and Abhirami in pivotal roles. Adding to the star power, the film also features Nassar, Chetan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Tanikella Bharani, Bagavathi Perumal, Chinni Jayanth, and Vaiyapuri. Further enriching its grandeur, Thug Life includes Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf, Baburaj, Arjun Chidambaram, Rajshri Deshpande, Sanya Malhotra, and Vadivukarasi, promising an ensemble of powerhouse performances. With Mani Ratnam at the helm and A.R. Rahman`s music, Thug Life is all set for a worldwide theatrical release on June 5, 2025. Brace yourself for an electrifying cinematic experience like never before!
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