Story Overview of Thug Life
In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manickam rescue a young boy, Amaran, during a violent police shootout and raise him as their own. Years later, when an assassination attempt shakes Sakthivel's empire, suspicion turns inward. Consumed by vengeance, Sakthivel sets out to destroy the very family he once built.
Thug Life Rating and Reception
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Thug Life Details and Cast
Movie Name | Thug Life |
Original Language | Ta |
Spoken Language | தமிழ், हिन्दी |
Release Date | 2025-06-04 |
Runtime | 165 minutes |
Country | India |
Genres | Action, Crime, Drama |
Writer | Mani Ratnam |
Director | Mani Ratnam |
Producer | R. Mahendran, Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan, Sivakumar Ananth |
Thug Life Star Cast
Kamal Haasan | Rangaraya Sakthivel |
Silambarasan | Amaran |
Trisha Krishnan | Indrani |
Ashok Selvan | Jaikumar Royappa |
Abhirami | Jeeva |
Nassar | Manikkam |
Joju George | Kanjirapally Pathros |
Ali Fazal | Deepak Yadav |
Mahesh Manjrekar | Sadanand |
Sanjana Krishnamoorthy | Mangai |
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Our Review of Thug Life
'Thug Life' delivers a mixed action experience, combining action, crime, drama. Released on 2025-06-04, this 165-minute film by Mani Ratnam has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, it’s worth a look for action fans.
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