Thug Life (2025)
In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manikkam 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.
Director: Mani Ratnam
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: June 4, 2025
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
Screenplay
- Shaad Ali (Creative Producer)
- Bejoy Nambiar (Creative Producer)
- Karthik Netha (Lyricist)
- Sivakumar Ananth (Lyricist)
- Kamal Haasan (Lyricist)
Music: A.R. Rahman
Cinematography: Ravi K. Chandran
Editing: Sreekar Prasad
Production: Raajkamal Films International, Madras Talkies, Red Giant Movies
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी, தமிழ்
Budget: $35M
Original Language: ta
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Street Fighter: Underground Clash, Underground Fight Club and Raw Power, Action-Packed Excitement
Keywords
gangster, father son conflict, waiting for revenge, backstabbing, action, modern samurai
Similar Movies
More Films by Director: Mani Ratnam
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thug Life about?
- In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manikkam 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.
- Who directed Thug Life?
- Thug Life was directed by Mani Ratnam.
- Who stars in Thug Life?
- Thug Life stars Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Nassar.
- How long is Thug Life?
- Thug Life has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Thug Life?
- Thug Life is a Action, Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Thug Life?
- Thug Life had a budget of $35M.
- Where was Thug Life produced?
- Thug Life was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Thug Life?
- The themes of Thug Life include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Street Fighter: Underground Clash, Underground Fight Club and Raw Power, Action-Packed Excitement.