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Second Film Syndrome For Kamal Haasan

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Second Film Syndrome For Kamal Haasan

It is widely known that Kamal Haasan scored a big disaster with Indian 2, directed by Shankar. Today, his latest film, Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, is also receiving heavy backlash from audiences. The result of these two films worked like a second film syndrome for Kamal Haasan.

Both the veteran directors, Shankar and Mani Ratnam, worked with Kamal on career-defining films, Nayakan and Indian. However, both filmmakers produced duds with the Ulaganayagan when they worked with him for the second time.

Shankar and Mani Ratnam deliver disappointing Films With Kamal Haasan in their Second Collaborations

Indian 2 (Bharateeyudu 2) was trolled mercilessly by audiences for its outdated and pathetic content. Even reviewers also criticized that film and called out Shankar for ruining the image of the first part of the film.

Coming to Thug Life, the legendary director Mani Ratnam gave a classic in the form of Nayakan with Kamal. There were massive expectations for the second film of this iconic duo. The promotions also went well for the movie.

However, the film received negative reactions from audiences and reviewers in the same way as Indian 2. Except for a few sections of the audience that hailed the technical excellence, Thug Life received a unanimous negative response from all over.

A few netizens and fans say that the second film syndrome worked against Kamal Haasan for Indian 2 and Thug Life.

Lokesh Kanagaraj and Aamir Khan to collaborate on a Superhero film

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Lokesh Kanagaraj and Aamir Khan to collaborate on a Superhero film

It is widely known that Bollywood star actor Aamir Khan plays a cameo in Lokesh-Rajinikanth’s Coolie. While the fans wait for this movie with a lot of expectations, it is said that Lokesh Kanagaraj and Aamir Khan will collaborate on a superhero film.

Aamir Khan and Lokesh Kanagaraj to join hands for a Superhero Film

For a few weeks, there were rumors that Aamir would return as the alien in a sequel to his 2014 blockbuster PK. But the actor dismissed the rumors during a recent media interaction. As per Bollywood media reports, he said, “PK 2 is a rumor. I don’t know anything about it.” 

Surprisingly, the actor said he would work on a superhero project with Lokesh Kanagaraj, the talented director who scored blockbusters like Vikram, Kaithi, and Leo. “Lokesh and I are working on a film. It belongs to the superhero genre. It’s a big-scale action film and will go on floors in the second half of 2026,” Aamir added.

Aamir Khan replaces Suriya in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Dream Project

Initially, this film was supposed to be made with Suriya as the lead, but it got delayed due to various reasons, and now, Lokesh Kanagaraj and Aamir Khan will collaborate for this superhero film.

Currently, Lokesh is working on the script, and he will narrate it to Aamir Khan once it’s ready. Although the film is in its initial phases, both the actor and director seem very excited about the idea. If everything proceeds smoothly and Aamir approves the script, the film, which doesn’t have a title yet, is expected to start production in mid-2026..

Thug Life premiere talk: Blockbuster or Blunder?

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Thug Life premiere talk: Blockbuster or Blunder?

Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan and Simbu released today amidst huge hype and expectations. The film also has the collaboration of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after nearly 3 decades. However, the film opened with below-par reports from the early shows itself. This is surely a big jolt to the team.

The First half of the film is said to be average, and the second half went downhill with unanimous below-par to bad reports. The emotions, elevations and few scenes said to have not worked well with a dragged narration. If the same word of mouth forms up even for the regular shows then it will be a huge letdown for the epic combo.

The team must also be ready to take the trolling which already happened when the Trailer released. The film must gross nearly 300 crores to become a blockbuster, and the task looks very big now.

Thug Life Review: Disappoints Bigtime

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Thug Life Review: Disappoints Bigtime

Movie Name: Thug Life
Rating: 2/5
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Abhirami, Nasser, Joju George, and others
Director: Mani Ratnam
Produced By: Kamal Haasan R. Mahendran Mani Ratnam Siva Ananth Udhayanidhi Stalin
Release Date: 5th June 2025

Thug Life, the latest action drama, comes under the combination of Legendary actor Kamal Haasan and Master Filmmaker Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades. The film raised enough curiosity among fans, and the day 1 bookings gave a hint of a decent opening at the box office. Let’s check out whether the film stands up to the expectations in our review.

Story:

Thug Life features Rangaraya Sakthivel (Kamal Haasan), an influential gangster. It delves into his reasons for raising Amar (Simbu), the conflicts in their circle, and the pressures that upend Sakti’s life.

Performances:

Kamal Haasan plays Rangaraya Sakthivel and performs adequately, yet his impact on the film is minimal. Simbu looks good on screen, but his character lacks power and value.

Trisha gets wasted in an insignificant role, while Aishwarya Lekshmi makes her presence in a short but crucial role. The performances of Nasser, Abhirami, Tanikella Bharani, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, and Ali Fazal suffer from subpar writing.

Analysis:

Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life explores relationship insecurities in a gangster setting. The setup seems ordinary, but the tensions between Sakthi and his brother, especially with Amar, could make it exciting.

The opening episode from the 90s suggests a captivating drama ahead. However, the screenplay is too random and does not establish the characters properly. Intensity increases slightly before the interval, hinting at a promising second half.

The second half begins normally but declines with each scene. Sakthivel’s return lacks intrigue and his revenge feels dull. The most important confrontation between Sakthivel and Amar is not satisfying because of the fact that the taking is too confusing. The pivotal twist at the climax is effective, but the ensuing drama lacks impact, resulting in a weak finale.

Positives:

  • Initial 15-20 Minutes
  • Visuals
  • A few Good Dialogues here is there

Negatives:

  • Lacks Proper Emotional Highs
  • Poor Writing/Characters
  • Clueless Second Half
  • Unsatisfying Climax
  • Not so good use of Songs

Thug Life Movie Review and Verdict:

Thug Life ends up as a clichéd revenge tale. The first half is decent, but the second half is terribly disappointing. This film is far away from what you’d expect from the famous combo of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam.

All you need to know about Thug Life – Censor, budget and bookings

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All you need to know about Thug Life – Censor, budget and bookings

Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan is gearing up for release on June 5th worldwide. The film has also finished the promotional activities, and the censor has also been completed. The Censor Board awarded the film a U/A certificate with a runtime of 165 minutes and 42 seconds, i.e., 2 hours 45 minutes and 42 seconds.

The budget of the film is said to be between 200-220 crores and this includes no remuneration of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam who also happen to be the Producers of the film. This budget has been recovered from the Non-theatrical rights, Digital rights, Satellite and Audio rights.

Leading OTT platform, Netflix, has bagged the digital rights of the film. Vijay TV took the satellite rights, and Saregama bagged the Audio rights. Makers are releasing the film on their own by taking advances from Distributors as they are comfortable with the Non-theatrical deal. The team is also highly confident about the film, and if it grosses more than 300 crores, then it can compensate for the remunerations of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam.

Thug Life has also been carrying nearly 10 crores advances sales in India alone and $1.15 Million in the overseas market.

Hit 3 leads over Sikandar and Retro on Netflix

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Hit 3 leads over Sikandar and Retro on Netflix

Hit 3 starring Nani released recently and became a commercial success grossing more than 120 crores worldwide. The film has also started streaming on Netflix, and it performed well there as well. The film has also gone close to Bollywood film, Sikandar, starring Salman Khan in terms of views.

Sikandar arrived on the OTT on May 25, whereas Hit 3 streamed from 30th May along with Retro. Sikandar garnered nearly 5.1 Million views and stood at 3rd in Non-English films category worldwide. It also trended in the Top 10 list in 9 countries on Netflix.

Hit 3 got 4.2 Million views and stood at 4th in the Non-English films category worldwide. It stood in the Top 10 list in 14 countries. Retro, on the other hand, earned nearly 2.5 Million views, standing at 7th in the Non-English films category worldwide. It also trended in the Top 10 list in 13 countries.

These stats are from 26th May to 1st June on Netflix. When looking at these, Hit 3 performed well due to Nani’s brand, and this surely excites the team.

Nivin Pauly enters LCU with Benz

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Nivin Pauly enters LCU with Benz

Raghava Lawrence’s movie Benz, which is directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is one of the most anticipated movies from Kollywood this year. Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly enters LCU with Benz as an antagonist.

The film will feature backstories or references to Lokesh’s earlier works, Kaithi and Leo. The announcement was made with a video that featured Nivin Pauly’s character. In the video, the actor is seen adorned with pieces of gold jewelry, sparkling gold teeth, and surrounded by mannequins in sarees. 

Nivin Pauly Joins LCU With Raghava Lawrence’s Benz

LCU Fans Cannot Wait For Benz

He talks with another person who looks exactly like him and discusses Benz (played by Raghava Lawrence), and Walter vows to eliminate the former. The fans are excited as Nivin Pauly enters LCU with Benz as an antagonist.

Raghava Lawrence plays the lead in this action-packed film, while Samyuktha plays the female lead. Directed by Remo and Sultan fame Bakkiyaraj Kannan, the film is part of the most-loved Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU).

Mani Ratnam supports Deepika Padukone’s shift timing clause

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Mani Ratnam supports Deepika Padukone’s shift timing clause

Bollywood Actress Deepika Padukone was chosen for the female lead role in Spirit starring Prabhas directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The Actress, however dropped out of the film citing creative differences. Many specualted that the Actress demanded many clauses which has an 8 hour shift work. There has already been a controversy regarding this issue with Netizens slamming the Actress for her demands.

Now, Kollywood Director, Mani Ratnam came in support of Deepika Padukone and endorsed the shift work for Actresses who have personal reasons. He said, “I think it’s nice when women ask for what they want and get what they want. It’s a very healthy sign.” He also added that the industry should accommodate such requests.

“If it doesn’t fit into your film, move on. But they should be respected for what they are asking. They are making a very fair demand, which is absolutely necessary, so we should acknowledge it and see how to live with it,” he said.

The Director has joined other celebrities like Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Saif Ali Khan who supported the shift work demand of Deepika Padukone. Recent Bollywood sensation, Tripti Dimri has been cast in the place of Deepika Padukone for Spirit. The film’s shoot will also commence soon.

Pawan Kalyan’s OG Enters Last Leg of Filming

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG Enters Last Leg of Filming

Directed by Sujeeth, OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, is one of the most anticipated films from the Telugu film industry in recent times. The film’s release date has already been announced, and the latest news is that Pawan Kalyan’s OG has entered the last leg of filming.

After wrapping Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Pawan is continuously doing the shoot for “They Call Him OG.” The final schedule of the film starts tomorrow near Vijayawada, and with this, the entire shoot is said to be completed.

Pawan Kalyan’s OG in its last leg of Filming – September Release

Pawan Kalyan’s OG enters the last leg of filming, and this schedule is said to be shot in around 8-10 days. The makers announced a 25th September release. So, the team will have enough time to complete the post-production.

After this, Pawan Kalyan immediately joins the sets of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which is slated to start on 12th June. Directed by Harish Shankar, this mass commercial entertainer will be released in theaters in the summer of 2026.

Thug Life Day 1: Advance bookings and Opening day predictions

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Thug Life Day 1: Advance bookings and Opening day predictions

Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan and Simbu is gearing up for release tomorrow. The film has created much hype and expectations in the recent times. The trade analysts also hoped a record start for the film but surprisingly, the advance bookings tell a different story. They have started on an average note.

In Tamil Nadu, the film is carrying 7 crores advances and in Kerala, the advances are just 60 Lakhs. In Telugu States, the advances are in the range of 1.2 crores and the bookings are not promising in Hindi version. As we already know, Thug Life has been banned in Karnataka with the controversy started by Kamal Haasan. So, the film’s advance range will be nearly 10 crores in India and the overseas market adds another 10 crores taking it to 20 crores worldwide.

With these bookings, the film is expected to take an opening close to 50 crores gross which will be the third biggest opening for Kamal Haasan after his Vikram and Indian 2.

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