Kamal Haasan Takes Bold Step for ‘Thug Life’

Actor, producer, and politician Kamal Haasan has expressed immense confidence in his upcoming film ‘Thug Life,’ directed by the renowned Mani Ratnam. In a show of faith in both the film and his audience, Haasan has decided to retain the theatrical distribution rights himself, selling only the OTT and satellite rights.

Confidence in ‘Good Cinema’

Speaking at the audio launch of ‘Thug Life,’ Haasan stated, ‘I have come to sell not ‘Thug Life,’ but good cinema. I am confident that you will buy ‘Thug Life’ at some price.’ This bold statement highlights his belief in the film’s quality and his trust in the audience to embrace it.

Securing the Future of Independent Cinema

Haasan further elaborated on his decision, emphasizing his commitment to independent filmmaking. He explained, ‘We are distributing without putting Mani sir at risk. Tell me, how much confidence we must have in this film to do this. We know to do business to an extent. Trusting you, we have made a good film and invested in it. We have ploughed the fields and put fertilizers to the crops. A farmer does not know anything else apart from this. Our farming is cinema farming. To ensure that corporate farming does not happen, I need comrades like Mani Ratnam to support me. If you support this film, I will have the strength to deliver more good films.’

A Star-Studded Cast and Epic Tale

‘Thug Life,’ produced by Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, features an impressive cast alongside Haasan, including Silambarasan, Trisha, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, and Abhirami. The film is described as ‘an epic tale of power, rebellion, and triumph,’ promising a captivating cinematic experience. The film has music by the legendary A.R. Rahman and cinematography by Ravi K Chandran. Sreekar Prasad, Mani Ratnam’s trusted editor, has handled the editing, while Anbariv is responsible for the stunts.