- By Tanya Garg
- Mon, 05 May 2025 01:45 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Thug Life OTT Release Update: Thug Life is scheduled to hit theaters on June 5, 2025. The Tamil action thriller helmed by Mani Ratnam, stars Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan and a number of other actors.
Thug Life takes place in a world where power and criminality rule the day. Deep within this criminal underworld, Kamal Haasan portrays Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, a man of mystery and strength. Even though the the action-thriller hasn't been released in theaters yet, information about its OTT plarform is already out!
Where To Watch Thug Life After Theatrical Release?
Thug Life will be available for streaming on Netflix after its theatrical release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. On the official Netflix social media account, the creators made the same announcement.
The Vinveli Naayagan is back—and how?! 👀🔥
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Thug Life is coming to Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi after its theatrical release!#NetflixPandigai pic.twitter.com/iktkBCQ18I
About Thug Life
Thug Life offers a dark, gripping story set against the grim backdrop of a world ruled by murder, crime, and shifting allegiances. Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, played by Kamal Haasan, is a strong and mysterious character who works in the background of a significant criminal organization. In the teaser for the movie, Kamal Haasan's character introduces the term "yakuza," implying a connection between his persona and the international criminal scene.
During a press conference at Chennai's Kalaivanar Arangam, Kamal Haasan introduced the movie's first single, 'Jinguchaa,' which presents music by Oscar winner AR Rahman. The actor recalled a time when he and Mani Ratnam would sit on a parked scooter in Eldams Road in Chennai's Alwarpet, talking about their aspirations to become filmmakers, reports Hindu.
Kamal Haasan said, "Thug Life is the kind of cinema I’d like to see... I’m glad that I got to act and produce it too. It has been done with a lot of love for a discerning audience."
Mani Ratnam also shared his two cents about the collaboration with Kamal Haasan. He said, "After many years, I got a chance to work with Kamal again. It’s not that he’s a brilliant actor; it’s the fact that he loves cinema. I admire how he balances mainstream cinema with experimental cinema. When he’s acting, half the burden of the director is reduced."
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