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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SC backing fails to guarantee Thug Life release in Karnataka?
सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कर्नाटक सरकार को लगाई फटकार, कहा- एक दिन में 'ठग लाइफ' की रिलीज पर अपडेट दें Despite a clear Supreme Court directive for its smooth release, Kamal Haasan's Thug Life's theatrical debut in Karnataka remains highly uncertain. Distributors in the state are reportedly unwilling to buy the gangster drama, citing poor box office performance and a looming OTT debut. SUPREME COURT TELLS KARNATAKA TO ACT AGAINST DISRUPTORS The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded the Karnataka government's assurance that it would provide adequate security to theatres screening the film. The court noted the importance of preventing any situation where 'someone's sentiment was hurt by utterances' leading to movie stalls, cancelled shows, or artists being stopped. The bench instructed the state government to contain any 'divisive element' threatening the film's release. The Supreme Court closed the PIL after the state's assurance, stating that no further guidelines were necessary. RELEASING THUG LIFE NOW IS NOT A GOOD BUSINESS DECISION: DISTRIBUTOR Karnataka distributor Venkatesh Kamalakar, has told PTI he won't release Thug Life. Kamalakar added it 'does not make sense to release the film considering that Kannadigas' sentiments were hurt by what Kamal had said about the Kannada language. But mostly it is because it is not a good business decision to release the film now.' He further noted that, 'Thug Life is generally considered as not a good film by many. So, it is too risky… When there is no profit, which theatre owner will agree to showcase the film?'
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Thug Life controversy: How Kamal Haasan's Karnataka fans are watching the movie despite statewide ban
From Bengaluru to Hosur: A 42 Km Journey for Cinema Fans Seek Clarification Online What Sparked the Ban in Karnataka About 'Thug Life' Kamal Haasan's much-awaited film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, hit theatres across India on June 5, 2025. While the release was celebrated in most parts of the country, fans in Karnataka were left disappointed after the film was banned in the state due to a language row. However, that hasn't stopped determined fans from finding a way to watch the to miss what is being seen as a historic collaboration between Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after 36 years, fans from Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka have been travelling to Hosur, Tamil Nadu—just 42 kilometres away—to watch the film in response to the ban, many fans took to social media to share how they bypassed the restriction. One video posted on X showed fans gathered outside a single-screen theatre in Hosur, bursting firecrackers and celebrating the release. The caption read, 'Thuglife is banned in Karnataka, but no one can stop our love for Kamal Haasan. All the fans in Bangalore are gathered here in Hosur!'The excitement outside theatres in Tamil Nadu reflected the admiration fans hold for Kamal Haasan. For many, the inconvenience of travelling was insignificant compared to the opportunity to witness their favourite actor on the big around the travel also surfaced on Reddit, where one user from Bengaluru asked if it would be safe to visit Hosur to watch Thug Life. The user wrote, 'Big Kamal Haasan fan here from Bengaluru. Is it safe to come to Hosur tomorrow by bike to watch THUG LIFE? Don't get offended please... I just don't want my vehicle's tyre to be punctured or vehicle scratched.'In response, another fan reassured that it should be safe, pointing out the shared vehicle registration presence between the two regions. Others also noted that Hosur sees many KA-registered vehicles regularly, and Tamil audiences were unlikely to be offended by their ban stems from a statement made by Kamal Haasan during a promotional event. While addressing the audience, the actor said, 'Your language (Kannada) was born out of Tamil,' which triggered strong reactions from several pro-Kannada groups. A complaint was filed, and the Karnataka High Court later criticized the actor for not issuing an apology. The judge noted that the issue could have been resolved with a 'single apology' and questioned the actor's authority on the the backlash, Kamal Haasan maintained that his words were misunderstood. In a letter to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), he clarified, 'It pains me that my statement at the Thug Life audio launch, spoken out of genuine affection for the legendary Dr. Rajkumar's family, especially Shiva Rajkumar has been misunderstood and taken out of context. My words were intended only to convey that we are all one and from the same family and not to diminish Kannada in any way.'Thug Life brings together Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades, their last collaboration being the 1987 film Nayakan. The movie features a star-studded cast, including Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf, and Baburaj.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kamal Haasan fans travel 42 km from Bengaluru to Hosur to watch Thug Life after ban in Karnataka
In case you missed it, Mani Ratnam's Thug Life has been banned in Karnataka following Kamal Haasan's 'Kannada is born from Tamil' statement and his unwillingness to apologise for it as it was 'made out of love'. The actor's fans, however, remain unstoppable as they take to social media to share that they're willing to travel 42 km to catch his latest release. (Also Read: Thug Life Twitter reviews: Kamal Haasan's never-ending monologues test patience, Mani Ratnam rehashed Mirzapur, say fans) As Thug Life was released on Thursday, social media was filled with pictures and videos of fans celebrating outside theatres and giving their reviews of the film. One X (formerly Twitter) user posted videos of fans bursting firecrackers outside a single-screen theatre in Hosur. They wrote that fans travelled from Bengaluru to the theatre in Tamil Nadu to watch the film: 'Thuglife is banned in Karnataka, but no one can stop our love for Kamal Haasan. All the fans in Bangalore are gathered here in Hosur!' Not just that, even on Reddit, some Kamal fans wondered if Tamil people would be offended by them travelling to Hosur to watch the film. One Redditor asked, 'Big Kamal Haasan fan here from Bengaluru. Is it safe to come to Hosur tomorrow in bike to watch THUG LIFE. Don't get offended please... I just don't want my vehicle's tyre to be punctured or vehicle scratched.' Another answered that it should be safe, given that Hosur has many KA-registered vehicles, just like Bengaluru has many TN-registered ones. Others also assured the Redditor it would be safe. Despite Thug Life being Mani and Kamal's first film in almost four decades after the 1987 film Nayakan, the actor's statement during a promotional tour in Karnataka seems to have overshadowed it all. On Tuesday, the Karnataka High Court called the actor out for not apologising while hearing a plea seeking protection for the release of the film in the state. The judge stated that a 'single apology' could've 'resolved the situation', even questioning if the actor was a linguist or a historian. Thug Life stars Kamal, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf and Baburaj.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Trisha Krishnan ‘ruined' Sugar Baby, says Internet, after watching choreographer's moves to Thug Life song
One of the most contentious songs from Mani Ratnam's Thug Life has to be Sugar Baby. The AR Rahman composition has faced criticism for everything from the song title to Trisha Krishnan's dance and more. This only escalated once choreographer Roshini Nair posted a video of the rehearsal for the song on Instagram. (Also Read: 'Are you okay Mani Ratnam?': Internet reacts to director naming Thug Life song featuring Trisha Krishnan Sugar Baby) Roshini posted a behind-the-scenes video of her and Trisha performing the hook step of Sugar Baby. Tagging choreographer Kruti Mahesh, she wrote, 'Once in a lifetime experience!!! THUG LIFE!!! Choreographer @iamkrutimahesh.' The footage is juxtaposed with Trisha performing the hook step in the recently released lyrical video of the song. A post shared by Roshini Nair 🧿 (@rawshini) The comments section of the post was filled with people having a lot of feeling about how Trisha performed the hook step. One person wrote, ''Choreographer nailed it… Trisha hmmmm.' Another commented, 'Its not a bad step, its Trisha who did bad.' One thought, 'Choregrapher is dancing very gracefully. I don't know what Trisha is doing.' A person even thought the choreographer should've been in the song, 'The choreographer's facial expressions are superb. The song would have been better if she acted.' Some even thought Trisha 'ruined' a fun step, with one Instagram user writing, 'Seeing the song I thought what a stupid dance step. But seeing the choreographer do it. Now I realise that Trisha ruined a good step.' Another agreed, 'Seeing the song I thought what a stupid dance step. But seeing the choreographer do it. Now I realise that Trisha ruined a good step.' An Instagram user even felt seen by how others agreed with them, writing, 'I thought I am the only one who thought trisha''s acting or dancing skills are not looking at the comments it's clear that I am not I still don't understand how she survived in film industry for so long and has huge fan be purely bcz of script…' Another wrote, 'I wonder how she managed to be in industry for so long without knowing acting and dance.'
Mint
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Thug Life Trailer Public Review: Fans divided but eager for Kamal Haasan-Silambarasan showdown in Mani Ratnam's next
The highly anticipated trailer for Thug Life, directed by the legendary Mani Ratnam, has finally dropped—and it's everything fans hoped for. The upcoming Tamil-language action drama sets the stage for an explosive face-off between screen titan Kamal Haasan and the dynamic Silambarasan TR. Clocking in at just under two minutes, the trailer of Thug Life introduces us to Rangaraaya Shaktivel (Haasan) and his son Amaran (Silambarasan). The initial moments portray a touching bond between father and son, underpinned by respect and love. But peace doesn't last long. When Rangaraaya is presumed dead, Amaran rises to power—only for his father to return, alive and unyielding. What follows is a tense transformation from familial warmth to all-out war, as father and son battle for dominance. The trailer also offers glimpses of other characters, played by Trisha Krishnan, Nassar, and Abhirami, suggesting a layered ensemble cast with plenty of intrigue to come. On social media platform X, fans were quick to react. One user wrote, 'A BIT UNDERWHELMING TRAILER CUT BUT THAT DOESN'T STOP ME TO GET HYPED UP FOR THUG LIFE.' Another added, 'Until the synopsis leak few days ago, there wasn't much of an idea about what #ThugLife was gonna be. And now, it's cracked up the faceoff between KH and STR. What a blast of a trailer!' Directed and co-written by Mani Ratnam, alongside Kamal Haasan, Thug Life is produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. Featuring a star-studded cast, music by A.R. Rahman, and cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran, the film marks the first Haasan-Ratnam collaboration since Nayakan (1987). Thug Life is set for a worldwide release on June 5, 2025, in both Standard and IMAX formats.
