- By Tapapriya Dutta
- Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:51 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Thug Life Movie Review: Kamal Haasan and Trisha Krishnan starrer Tamil gangster action movie released in theatres today. Thug Life revolves around a gangster who adopts a child during a gang war. Years later, when the gangster survived an assassination, he suspects the adopted son’s involvement, which leads to conflict among them. The film features a big star cast such as Kamal Haasan as Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, Silambarasan as Amaran, Trisha Krishnan as Indhrani, Abhirami as Annalakshmi. It also features Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George and Nassar in supporting roles. It has been directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Kamal Haasan, R. Mahendran, Mani Ratnam, Siva Ananth and Udhayanidhi Stalin.
Thug Life has been receiving positive reviews from the audience so far. Some called super engaging, while others hailed the performace of Kamal Haasa. Netizens called it 'a typical Maniratnam style entertainer'. If you are also excited to watch the movie, then do check out the Twitter reviews before.
Disclaimer: The article has been updated with latest inputs
Thug Life Twitter Reviews
A reviewer said, “Thug life review: first half - super engaging Mani ratnam aesthetics >>>>> Hoping for a better second half . Mani ratnam is the Hayao Miyazaki of Indian Cinema #ThugLife #KamalHaasan𓃵 #ThugLifeBlockbuster #Thuglifereview.”
A user tweeted, "#ThugLifeReview 1st Half: Technically brilliant – stunning visuals & pulsating BGM. Kamal sir is solid, but it’s STR who erupts on screen His energy is unmatched! Scene staging & story feel familiar – nothing new so far. INTERVAL BANGER – STR FIREWORK."
A user said, “#ThugLife #ThugLife 2nd Half done Action packed 2nd Half. Anbarv stunts A thug story ending with sentiment touch. Sure shot #ThugLifeBlockbuster”
Another wrote, “#ThugLife Review : A Typical Maniratnam Style Entertainer with SOLID Performance’s- 3.5/5 Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan and @SilambarasanTR_ Combo is SIMPLY SUPERB on screen with their Solid screen Presence Mainly #ManiRatnam Sir Kudos to you sir only you can made this one sir BGM and Music OF @arrahman sir is the Biggest Asset of the film Lead actress @trishtrashers looks very gorgeous And The DOP @dop007 visuals are Blockbuster eye feast #KamalHaasan #silambarsanTR @Telugu_Cult.”
A tweet read, “#ThugLife is pure Mass, class & goosebumps moments galore! This one hits HARD! Unmissable.”
Another tweet read, “#Thuglife Interval Block - #SilambarasanTR Steals the Show with his Negative Shade.. Massive Response for him.."
Another user said, "#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 #KamalHaasan𓃵 proving why we call him andavar."
A netizen said, "#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 energy - Cinematography & ARR BGM are next level Jinguchaa Song INTERVAL: STR MASS BLAST Dialogue Waiting for the 2nd Half! PAISA VASOOL FOR KH AND STR FANS #ThugLifeReview #ThugLifeFDFS."
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Thug life review: first half 🇨🇦 - super engaging 🏆🏆
— juice9 (@Georgej39718648) June 5, 2025
Mani ratnam aesthetics >>>>>🧨🧨🧨🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩
Hoping for a better second half .
Mani ratnam is the Hayao Miyazaki of Indian Cinema ✨✨✨❤️❤️#ThugLife #KamalHaasan𓃵 #ThugLifeBlockbuster #Thuglifereview pic.twitter.com/UtFcICxImv
#ThugLifeReview 1st Half:
— Harish N S (@Harish_NS149) June 5, 2025
Technically brilliant – stunning visuals & pulsating BGM. Kamal sir is solid, but it’s STR who erupts on screen 🔥
His energy is unmatched!
Scene staging & story feel familiar – nothing new so far.
INTERVAL BANGER – STR FIREWORK 🧨 pic.twitter.com/Qbz7L0owNv
#ThugLife #ThugLife 2nd Half done
— dailymootion (@dailymootion) June 5, 2025
Action packed 2nd Half.
Anbarv stunts 🔥
A thug story ending with sentiment touch.
Sure shot #ThugLifeBlockbuster
#ThugLife Review : A Typical Maniratnam Style Entertainer with SOLID Performance’s- 3.5/5 🏆🏆🏆🏆
— Gokul Ramasamy (@imgokulramasamy) June 5, 2025
Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan and @SilambarasanTR_ Combo is SIMPLY SUPERB 👌 on screen with their Solid screen Presence 🔥💥🥳
Mainly #ManiRatnam Sir Kudos to you sir only you can…
#Thuglife Interval Block - #SilambarasanTR Steals the Show with his Negative Shade..💥 Massive Response for him..⭐ pic.twitter.com/lz0jTEeswl
— Laxmi Kanth (@iammoviebuff007) June 5, 2025
#Thuglife second half :: maddd 🔥🔥🔥
— juice9 (@Georgej39718648) June 5, 2025
Only mani rathnam can make you feel all emotions in one half ✨✨❤️❤️#Manirathnam is truly special.#AnjuVannaPoove portions ✨✨✨😭#SilambarasanTR as usual rockeddd🧨🧨🧨🧨#KamalHaasan𓃵 proving why we call him andavar. pic.twitter.com/AdmFidYqWu
#ThugLife first half review - Cult classic with banger interval portion 🔥
— Sekar 𝕏 (@itzSekar) June 5, 2025
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
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Kamal Haasan came across a huge controversy after his Kannada language remark. Kannadigas were disappointed with the legendary actor’s statement, which led to a reported ban in Karnataka. They demanded an apology from the actor.