'Thug Life' trailer out: Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR’s unexpected face-off gives fans goosebumps; netizens call it a theatre blast

The much-awaited trailer of Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life is finally out, and fans are unable to contain their excitement. Starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in the lead roles, Thug Life is officially slated to hit cinemas on June 5 2025. In the trailer, Kamal is seen having an unexpected face-off with Silambarasan in the second half.watch the video here:Kamal Haasan takes on the role of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naickar, a dreaded gangster whose life is saved by a courageous young boy named Amaran. Bound by fate, Rangaraya raises Amaran as his own. Initially, the trailer showcases their deep bond and mutual trust. However, things take an unexpected turn in the second half, as the father and son are now at war, and the story spirals into chaos. Their intense fight sequences, including a moment where Kamal appears to be choking in Amaran's hands, add to the film's gripping action appeal.At the same time, Trisha Krishnan appears to be playing Kamal Haasan’s romantic interest, while Abhirami is seen portraying his wife. Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Sanya Malhotra, Joju George, Nassar, and Pankaj Tripathi are also seen in significant roles. Joju George, in particular, has a fierce villainous appearance in the trailer.One fan reacted to the trailer:“1987 - Nayakan 🥵🔥 2022 - PS1 Intro Voiceover 🔥🥰 Now Thug Life... 🔥🛐😍 Mani Ratnam-Kamal Haasan combo never disappoints 😍💪🏻💯.” Another wrote, “Ulaga Nayagan, STR rocking — theatre blast! 🔥🤯” And a third commented, “Clean-shaven Kamal Sir looks like his younger Nayakan role — it’s just awesome. Yet again, a film by Mani Ratnam!”This film marks the long-awaited reunion of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, following their celebrated 1987 classic Nayakan. The screenplay is co-written by the duo, with A. R. Rahman composing the music, Ravi K. Chandran behind the camera, and Sreekar Prasad overseeing the edit.The filmmakers have also confirmed that the audio launch of Thug Life will be held on May 24.