Thug Life review: 'Sluggish, never-ending monologues', netizens unimpressed by Kamal Haasan-starrer

Still from Thug Life

Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam have come together for a professional collaboration after 38 years. Their last outing together, Nayakan, was a classic. Now, all eyes are on Thug Life, a mass actioner written by Haasan himself with music by A.R. Rahman. The film features an ensemble cast including Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Ali Fazal, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf, among others. With the film now playing in theatres, here's a look at the first reactions and reviews from audiences.

Netizens Unimpressed by Thug Life

The initial reactions toward Mani Ratnam's directorial Thug Life are not positive, with fans saying the film lacks the filmmaker's trademark magic. Many also felt the second half was flat and the plot quite generic.

Kamal Haasan on Thug Life

During a press interaction on Wednesday, Haasan spoke fondly of his experience working on 'Thug Life' and what the film means to him.

"It is true that working with him (Mani Ratnam) was a pleasure for me. I would like to thank Tamil Nadu and its people for their unwavering support," Haasan said, reflecting on the warmth he has received throughout his career.

Haasan went on to elaborate about his contribution to the film, describing the collaborative process with Ratnam.

"Every film is a challenge, especially when you add another director like Mani Ratnam and a story that is so interesting. Fortunately, he included me in the story's preparation. I gave him an idea, and most of the time, I was getting vegetables and helping him make it more tasty. That's what I did. And that I call a true collaboration... We both are children of cinema, and that is how we see each other," he said.