Where To Watch Thug Life (2025)

Thug Life is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language gangster action drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR (STR), Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and others in a sprawling crime saga. The film follows feared mafia kingpin Rangaraaya Sakthivel, who rises to power but faces betrayal from family and those he once protected, leading to a brutal journey of revenge and redemption. With music by A.R. Rahman, cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran, and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad, Thug Life aimed to be a landmark gangster epic. Despite its star power, high production scale, and legendary collaboration, it received mixed to negative reactions after release.

Action Adventure Drama Thriller

Release Date: June 5, 2025
Director: Mani Ratnam
Genre: Action, Adventure Drama, Thriller
Duration: 2 hour 45 minutes
Language: Tamil
Starring: Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George
Box Office: ₹97–98 Crore Worldwide
Where To Watch: Netflix

More details about Thug Life (2025) and where you can watch

Thug Life released theatrically on 5 June 2025, directed and co-written by Mani Ratnam with Kamal Haasan. The story centers on Rangaraaya Sakthivel, a ruthless mafia boss betrayed by his own brother and adopted son, forcing him into a dark battle for survival and vengeance that blurs the line between loyalty and violence. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble including Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, and Ali Fazal, the film boasts high technical values with A.R. Rahman’s score and grand cinematography. Although deeply anticipated especially for the Mani Ratnam–Kamal Haasan reunion critics critiqued its screenplay and pacing, and the movie underperformed commercially. It also sparked controversy around regional release issues due to comments made during promotions.

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Now streaming on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada — but the theatrical release was blocked in Karnataka after controversy over Kamal Haasan’s language-related comments sparked bans and protests.

Where To Watch Thug Life (2025)

More details about Thug Life (2025) and where you can watch