The release date for Thug Life, the highly anticipated gangster drama directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan, has been confirmed for June 5, 2025. The announcement was made on Kamal Haasan’s birthday, generating excitement among fans.

The film, which marks the reunion of Haasan and Ratnam after nearly four decades since Nayakan (1987), promises high-octane action and a complex, hyperlink screenplay. The movie also features an ensemble cast, including Silambarasan, Ashok Selvan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Gautham Karthik, Joju George, Nasser, and Ali Fazal. AR Rahman is scoring the music.

Filmed across various locations, including Serbia, New Delhi, Rajasthan, and Puducherry, Thug Life is expected to be a visual spectacle with stunning action sequences. The film’s technical team includes renowned cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran and editor Sreekar Prasad.