Thug Life (upcoming film)

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Thug Life
First look poster
Directed byMani Ratnam
Written by
Produced by
Starring
  • Kamal Haasan
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byA. R. Rahman
Production
companies
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thug Life is an upcoming Indian

action drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, who co-wrote the script with Kamal Haasan, and produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. The film stars Haasan in a triple role, leading an ensemble cast that includes Trisha, Abhirami, Nassar, Gautham Karthik, Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi. It marks as the reunion between Ratnam and Haasan after their cult film Nayakan
(1987).

The film was officially announced in November 2022 under the tentative title KH 234, as it is Haasan's 234th film as the leading actor, and the official title was announced in November 2023. Principal photography commenced in January 2024. It is currently being shot sporadically in several legs, with filming locations including Chennai. The film has music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography handled by Ravi K. Chandran and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad.

Cast

Production

Development

Thug Life is the second collaboration of Kamal Haasan with Mani Ratnam after Nayakan (1987).

In late 2002, Kamal Haasan unveiled plans for a film project titled Moo, which he intended to co-direct alongside filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The screenplay was to explore the intricacies of the Rashomon effect, presenting audiences with three distinct interpretations of a single incident. However, Ratnam opted out of the project, citing his commitments to Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), which used a similar narrative device. Undeterred by Ratnam's departure, Haasan proceeded with the concept, resulting in the creation of Virumaandi (2004). This film, centered on the interrogation of two prison inmates, retained the thematic essence of Moo while offering a new perspective on the Rashomon effect.[2]

On 6 November 2022, the eve of Haasan's birthday, the actor announced through his social media pages that he was to join hands with Ratnam for the next latter's directorial.[3][4] The project was revealed to be funded by Haasan and Ratnam's respective production houses, Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies, along with Red Giant Movies, headed by Udhayanidhi Stalin.[5][6] Tentatively titled KH 234, the collaboration of Haasan and Ratnam marks their reunion after the 1987 film Nayakan.[7][8] Ratnam wrote the screenplay of the film along with Haasan.[9] A. R. Rahman was confirmed to compose the film's musical score.[10][11] The technical crew includes editor A. Sreekar Prasad, cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran, stunt choreography duo Anbariv, publicity designer Gopi Prasannaa, costume designer Eka Lakhani and stylists Amritha Ram and Ambady Ranjith.[12][13] The official title, Thug Life, was announced on 6 November 2023, the eve of Haasan's birthday.[14][15]

Casting

Nayanthara was initially cast as the female lead; however, due to issues with her remuneration, she withdrew from the film.[16] Jayam Ravi, Trisha and Dulquer Salmaan were announced as part of the cast on 6 November 2023.[17] Trisha would reportedly receive a remuneration of ₹120 million (US$1.5 million), which would make her the highest paid South-Indian actress.[18][19] Ravi described his role as an extended cameo.[20] On 21 November, Abhirami confirmed that she would reunite with Haasan after the 2004 film Virumaandi. Nassar was also confirmed, playing a prominent role, the same month.[21][22] On 10 January 2024, Gautham Karthik and Joju George were announced as being part of the cast, with the former reuniting with Ratnam after his debut film Kadal (2013),[23][24] while Aishwarya Lekshmi was announced the day after.[25][26] In March 2024, Salmaan left the project due to scheduling conflicts.[27] Later the same month, Ravi allegedly left the project due to scheduling conflicts caused by production delays, and Silambarasan was reportedly brought in as Salmaan's replacement.[28][29] He reportedly allocated twenty-five days in late April for the film.[29] Arvind Swamy was reported as being Ravi's replacement.[30] On 15 April 2024, it was reported that Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salmaan returned to the film with Silambarasan in a different role.[31]

Filming

Principal photography began with the first schedule on 24 January 2024 in Chennai.[32] A few days later, director Sudha Kongara, along with Bejoy Nambiar, visited the sets and posted stills on X (formerly Twitter).[33] The schedule concluded by 31 January.[34] Ratnam began location hunts in early February at European countries, including Serbia.[35]

Music

Thug Life
Film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
ProducerA. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman chronology
Raayan
(TBA) 		Thug Life
(TBA) 		Genie
(TBA)

The songs and background score are composed by A. R. Rahman in his third time for a Kamal Haasan film after Indian (1996) and Thenali (2000).[36] "Thug Life Theme" is the song that was featured on the 3-minute promotional video, that released on the eve of Haasan's birthday.[9]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thug Life Theme"Choir – InstrumentalNakul Abhyankar, Amina Rafiq, Deepthi Suresh, Rakshita Suresh, Alexandra Joy2:55

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