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Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's much-awaited reunion after 36 years has finally materialized. Thug Life is a pan India film that was released in theatres on June 5. The music is composed by Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman and the star cast includes Silambarasan T.R., Joju George, Trisha, Nassar, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Sanya Malhotra in important roles.
Kamal Haasan plays the role of Rangaraya Sakthivel Nayakkar in the film. Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan collaborated for Nayankan in 1987 and the film is still considered iconic. The first review of Thug Life created a storm on social media. Critic Umair Sandhu called the film a cult classic and appreciated their terrific performances. He rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars.
Thug Life and Kamal Hassan are trending all over social media and netizens have been talking about the recently released film. Before you watch the film, a look at the top 10 tweets to read before you watch Kamal Haasan's film.
One user said, "#ThugLife
Onewordreview : BLOCKBUSTER
first half :
Kamal steals d show.
Kamal & STR scenes ?
Very engaging
Interval block ???
second half :
STR steals d show with ease.
STR & Kamal action blocks ( one of the best action blocks of the decade )
CLIMAX is blast
4.75 / 5".
Another said, "In #ThugLife , There's a PEAK Action Sequence is there Before Interval Can See An Aggressive #SilambarasanTR in that Portion , First Half is Completely Fast paced, no Dropping Off . 1st Half a Complete DOMINATION of S- T- R ??
Fastern your Seat Belt !!!!"
Another commented saying, #Thuglife second half :: maddd ???
Only mani rathnam can make you feel all emotions in one half
#Manirathnam is truly special.
#AnjuVannaPoove portions ?
#SilambarasanTR as usual rockeddd????
#KamalHaasan? proving why we call him andavar."
"#ThugLife getting strong overseas reviews ?
My FDFS show Begins in 2 hours! Excited for #KamalHaasan's big film post Vikram #SilambarsanTR returns to the screen after 2 years ? Mani Ratnam-Kamal combo after 30 years with #ARRahman magic! ? #ThugLifeFDFS #ManiRatnam", said another.
Another commented saying, "The wait ends. The roar begins ?
#ThugLife WORLDWIDE FROM TODAY ?
#ThugLifeFromToday
A #ManiRatnam Film
An
@arrahman
Musical
@ikamalhaasan
@SilambarasanTR_
#Mahendran
@bagapath
@trishtrashers
@AishuL_
@AshokSelvan
@abhiramiact
@C_I_N_E_M_A_A".
Another said, "Sun is an unpaid actor in Mani Ratnam films! ??
#ARRahman #ThugLife #KamalHaasan?".
A look at the tweets
Sun is an unpaid actor in Mani Ratnam films! ??#ARRahman #ThugLife #KamalHaasan? pic.twitter.com/JaBuThf2GY
Rahmaniaforever (@Rahmaniaforever) June 4, 2025
#Thuglife :- Inside Report ? ?
First Half: PURE ADRENALINE! Mani Ratnam's genius kicks off with a BANG stunning visuals, raw energy, and Kamal Haasan owning every frame like a BOSS. ?
The plot grips you tight, with slick action and dialogues that hit like bullets. Music? pic.twitter.com/aVmnbaCWvZ
KAMAL?MAKKAL?NEEDHI?MAIAM (@KAMALA___KANNAN) June 4, 2025
#ThugLife first half review - Cult classic with banger interval portion ?
The movie kicks off in style, follows a familiar path for a few minutes, and then picks up!
-#KamalHaasan delivers with sheer class ?
- #SilambarasanTR as gangster steals the show with explosive pic.twitter.com/WOGSU9LSfk
Sekar ? (@itzSekar) June 5, 2025
STR in every frame absolutely stunning ?
He didn't just act he became the character ?
That interval scene? Pure goosebumps material ???#STRMass #PeakPerformance #Thuglife #ThugLifeFromToday pic.twitter.com/buzomsAj9Q
Thanish Sulthan (@thanish_sulthan) June 5, 2025
#Thuglife second half :: maddd ???
Only mani rathnam can make you feel all emotions in one half #Manirathnam is truly special.#AnjuVannaPoove portions ?#SilambarasanTR as usual rockeddd????#KamalHaasan? proving why we call him andavar. pic.twitter.com/AdmFidYqWu
juice9 (@Georgej39718648) June 5, 2025
#ThugLife getting strong overseas reviews ?
My FDFS show Begins in 2 hours! Excited for #KamalHaasan's big film post Vikram #SilambarsanTR returns to the screen after 2 years ? Mani Ratnam-Kamal combo after 30 years with #ARRahman magic! ? #ThugLifeFDFS #ManiRatnam https://t.co/H6iyAmYdQk pic.twitter.com/XApWM7nDZv
???? ???? ? (@IAmRealMahi) June 5, 2025
The film has stirred controversy in Karnataka after Kamal Haasan's statement that went viral. She refused to apologise after which his film got banned in Karnataka. Despite the challenges, Thug Life is garnering considerable attention.