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Haasan would sport several looks, with one of them resembling his short hairstyle from ''[[Sathyaa]]'' (1988).<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 May 2024 |title=Kamal Haasan's avatar in 'Thug Life' inspired by 'Sathya'; Silambarasan's look also revealed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-avatar-in-thug-life-inspired-by-sathya-silambarasans-look-also-revealed/articleshow/109878186.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508073020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-avatar-in-thug-life-inspired-by-sathya-silambarasans-look-also-revealed/articleshow/109878186.cms |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The name of his character, Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, is a reference to his role as Sakthivel Naicker from ''Nayakan''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 November 2023 |title='Thug Life' is the title of Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's 'KH234'; Trisha, Dulquer Salmaan, Jayam Ravi join cast |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thug-life-is-the-title-of-kamal-haasan-mani-ratnams-kh234-trisha-dulquer-salmaan-jayam-ravi-join-cast/article67504087.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106122846/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thug-life-is-the-title-of-kamal-haasan-mani-ratnams-kh234-trisha-dulquer-salmaan-jayam-ravi-join-cast/article67504087.ece |archive-date=6 November 2023 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Silambarasan]] was cast in an important role,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=8 May 2024 |title=Silambarasan's look from Thug Life is out! Check out the racy photo of the actor from the deserts |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/silambarasans-look-from-thug-life-is-out-check-out-the-racy-look-of-the-actor-from-the-deserts/f9e5f5c7bf761 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123457/https://www.ottplay.com/news/silambarasans-look-from-thug-life-is-out-check-out-the-racy-look-of-the-actor-from-the-deserts/f9e5f5c7bf761 |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> in his second collaboration with Haasan, as the latter is the producer of ''STR 48'', and second with Ratnam after ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2024 |title=It's Simbu vs Simbu in Kamal Haasan production STR 48, see poster |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/its-simbu-vs-simbu-in-kamal-hassan-production-str-48-see-poster-9140999/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123457/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/its-simbu-vs-simbu-in-kamal-hassan-production-str-48-see-poster-9140999/ |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 April 2024 |title=Silambarasan finalises his new look for Mani Ratnam's directorial 'Thug Life' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/silambarasan-finalises-his-new-look-for-mani-ratnams-directorial-thug-life/articleshow/109266310.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/silambarasan-finalises-his-new-look-for-mani-ratnams-directorial-thug-life/articleshow/109266310.cms |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Trisha Krishnan]] was also cast in an important role, in her third respective collaboration with Haasan and Ratnam after ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' (2010), ''[[Thoongaa Vanam]]'' (2015), ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' and the ''Ponniyin Selvan'' film series.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2024 |title=Pic: Trisha spends fun evening with 'Thug Life' co-star Kamal Haasan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/trisha-spends-fun-evening-with-thug-life-co-star-kamal-haasan-2546056-2024-05-31 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601083834/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/trisha-spends-fun-evening-with-thug-life-co-star-kamal-haasan-2546056-2024-05-31 |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2023 |title=Trisha to collaborate with Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan in KH234 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Nov/06/trisha-to-collaborate-with-mani-ratnam-and-kamal-haasan-in-kh234-49302.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123456/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Nov/06/trisha-to-collaborate-with-mani-ratnam-and-kamal-haasan-in-kh234-49302.html |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Abhirami Gopikumar]] also joined the film in an important role,<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2024 |title=Kamal Haasan and Simbu's leaked still from 'Thug Life' sets in Delhi goes viral |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-and-simbus-leaked-photo-from-thug-life-sets-in-delhi-goes-viral/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123501/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-and-simbus-leaked-photo-from-thug-life-sets-in-delhi-goes-viral/ |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=The South First |language=en}}</ref> while [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] was also cast in an important role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Bhavana |date=8 May 2024 |title=Thug Life: Fans buzz with excitement over successful Mani Ratnam and Simbu's return |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thug-life-fans-buzz-excitement-over-successful-mani-ratnam-simbus-return-867984 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515085627/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thug-life-fans-buzz-excitement-over-successful-mani-ratnam-simbus-return-867984 |archive-date=15 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[International Business Times]] |language=en}}</ref> Abhirami stated that she would paired opposite Haasan, reuniting with him after ''Virumaandi''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 November 2023 |title=Kamal Haasan & Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life' to go on the floors on this date? - Actress confirms |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kamal-haasan-mani-ratnam-thug-life-shoot-start-date-actress-abhirami-reveals-trisha-dulquer-jayam-ravi-tamil-news-345923 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214135049/https://www.indiaglitz.com/kamal-haasan-mani-ratnam-thug-life-shoot-start-date-actress-abhirami-reveals-trisha-dulquer-jayam-ravi-tamil-news-345923 |archive-date=14 December 2023 |access-date=6 June 2024 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>
Haasan would sport several looks, with one of them resembling his short hairstyle from ''[[Sathyaa]]'' (1988).<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 May 2024 |title=Kamal Haasan's avatar in 'Thug Life' inspired by 'Sathya'; Silambarasan's look also revealed |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-avatar-in-thug-life-inspired-by-sathya-silambarasans-look-also-revealed/articleshow/109878186.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508073020/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kamal-haasans-avatar-in-thug-life-inspired-by-sathya-silambarasans-look-also-revealed/articleshow/109878186.cms |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The name of his character, Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, is a reference to his role as Sakthivel Naicker from ''Nayakan''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 November 2023 |title='Thug Life' is the title of Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's 'KH234'; Trisha, Dulquer Salmaan, Jayam Ravi join cast |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thug-life-is-the-title-of-kamal-haasan-mani-ratnams-kh234-trisha-dulquer-salmaan-jayam-ravi-join-cast/article67504087.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231106122846/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/thug-life-is-the-title-of-kamal-haasan-mani-ratnams-kh234-trisha-dulquer-salmaan-jayam-ravi-join-cast/article67504087.ece |archive-date=6 November 2023 |access-date=6 November 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Silambarasan]] was cast in an important role,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sundar |first=Anusha |date=8 May 2024 |title=Silambarasan's look from Thug Life is out! Check out the racy photo of the actor from the deserts |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/silambarasans-look-from-thug-life-is-out-check-out-the-racy-look-of-the-actor-from-the-deserts/f9e5f5c7bf761 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123457/https://www.ottplay.com/news/silambarasans-look-from-thug-life-is-out-check-out-the-racy-look-of-the-actor-from-the-deserts/f9e5f5c7bf761 |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[OTTPlay]] |language=en}}</ref> in his second collaboration with Haasan, as the latter is the producer of ''STR 48'', and second with Ratnam after ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 February 2024 |title=It's Simbu vs Simbu in Kamal Haasan production STR 48, see poster |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/its-simbu-vs-simbu-in-kamal-hassan-production-str-48-see-poster-9140999/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123457/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/its-simbu-vs-simbu-in-kamal-hassan-production-str-48-see-poster-9140999/ |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 April 2024 |title=Silambarasan finalises his new look for Mani Ratnam's directorial 'Thug Life' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/silambarasan-finalises-his-new-look-for-mani-ratnams-directorial-thug-life/articleshow/109266310.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/silambarasan-finalises-his-new-look-for-mani-ratnams-directorial-thug-life/articleshow/109266310.cms |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Trisha Krishnan]] was also cast in an important role, in her third respective collaboration with Haasan and Ratnam after ''[[Manmadan Ambu]]'' (2010), ''[[Thoongaa Vanam]]'' (2015), ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' and the ''Ponniyin Selvan'' film series.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2024 |title=Pic: Trisha spends fun evening with 'Thug Life' co-star Kamal Haasan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/trisha-spends-fun-evening-with-thug-life-co-star-kamal-haasan-2546056-2024-05-31 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601083834/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/trisha-spends-fun-evening-with-thug-life-co-star-kamal-haasan-2546056-2024-05-31 |archive-date=1 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 November 2023 |title=Trisha to collaborate with Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan in KH234 |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Nov/06/trisha-to-collaborate-with-mani-ratnam-and-kamal-haasan-in-kh234-49302.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123456/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2023/Nov/06/trisha-to-collaborate-with-mani-ratnam-and-kamal-haasan-in-kh234-49302.html |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Abhirami Gopikumar]] also joined the film in an important role,<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2024 |title=Kamal Haasan and Simbu's leaked still from 'Thug Life' sets in Delhi goes viral |url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-and-simbus-leaked-photo-from-thug-life-sets-in-delhi-goes-viral/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123501/https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/kamal-haasan-and-simbus-leaked-photo-from-thug-life-sets-in-delhi-goes-viral/ |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=The South First |language=en}}</ref> while [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] was also cast in an important role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharma |first=Bhavana |date=8 May 2024 |title=Thug Life: Fans buzz with excitement over successful Mani Ratnam and Simbu's return |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thug-life-fans-buzz-excitement-over-successful-mani-ratnam-simbus-return-867984 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515085627/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thug-life-fans-buzz-excitement-over-successful-mani-ratnam-simbus-return-867984 |archive-date=15 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[International Business Times]] |language=en}}</ref> Abhirami stated that she would paired opposite Haasan, reuniting with him after ''Virumaandi''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 November 2023 |title=Kamal Haasan & Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life' to go on the floors on this date? - Actress confirms |url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kamal-haasan-mani-ratnam-thug-life-shoot-start-date-actress-abhirami-reveals-trisha-dulquer-jayam-ravi-tamil-news-345923 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231214135049/https://www.indiaglitz.com/kamal-haasan-mani-ratnam-thug-life-shoot-start-date-actress-abhirami-reveals-trisha-dulquer-jayam-ravi-tamil-news-345923 |archive-date=14 December 2023 |access-date=6 June 2024 |website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>


[[Jayam Ravi]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=27 February 2024 |title='I try to bring in new body language with each of my characters' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/i-try-to-bring-in-new-body-language-with-each-of-my-characters-770462 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227081307/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/i-try-to-bring-in-new-body-language-with-each-of-my-characters-770462 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |access-date=27 February 2024 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Dulquer Salmaan]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 November 2023 |title=Dulquer Salmaan Joins Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/dulquer-salmaan-joins-kamal-haasans-thug-life-1503238622.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224102611/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/dulquer-salmaan-joins-kamal-haasans-thug-life-1503238622.html |archive-date=24 February 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |language=en |agency=[[Asian News International|ANI]]}}</ref> [[Gautham Karthik]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 December 2023 |title=Gautham Karthik to join the cast of Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-karthik-to-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life/articleshow/105705007.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302111748/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-karthik-to-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life/articleshow/105705007.cms |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Joju George]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2024 |title=Joju George and Gautham Karthik onboard Thug Life |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/10/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-onboard-thug-life-51114.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123458/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/10/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-onboard-thug-life-51114.html |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> and [[Aishwarya Lekshmi]] would play prominent roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 January 2024 |title=Aishwarya Lekshmi comes onboard Kamal-starrer 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/aishwarya-lekshmi-comes-onboard-kamal-starrer-thug-life-760509 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111134435/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/aishwarya-lekshmi-comes-onboard-kamal-starrer-thug-life-760509 |archive-date=11 January 2024 |access-date=11 January 2024 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en}}</ref> Salmaan and Ravi were announced on 6 November 2023,<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 November 2023 |title=It's Official: Dulquer Salmaan, Trisha & Jayam Ravi join the cast of Kamal Haasan's 'KH 234' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-dulquer-salmaan-trisha-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-kh-234/articleshow/105007988.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124211046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-dulquer-salmaan-trisha-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-kh-234/articleshow/105007988.cms |archive-date=24 January 2024 |access-date=24 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> while Gautham, Joju and Lekshmi were in late-January 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 January 2024 |title=Joju George and Gautham Karthik join the cast of Mani Ratnam – Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-join-the-cast-of-mani-ratnam-kamal-haasans-thug-life/article67727189.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240110134230/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-join-the-cast-of-mani-ratnam-kamal-haasans-thug-life/article67727189.ece |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=10 January 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2024 |title=Actress Aishwarya Lekshmi To Act In Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-aishwarya-lekshmi-to-act-in-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-8739081.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117031624/https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-aishwarya-lekshmi-to-act-in-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-8739081.html |archive-date=17 January 2024 |access-date=6 June 2024 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Sanya Malhotra]] would also make her Tamil debut with the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2024 |title=Bollywood actor thrilled to team up with Kamal and Mani on Thug Life |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/bollywood-actor-thrilled-to-team-up-with-kamal-and-mani-on-thug-life.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522130827/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/bollywood-actor-thrilled-to-team-up-with-kamal-and-mani-on-thug-life.html |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[123telugu.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Salmaan, however, was reported to have opted out in March, due to scheduling conflicts,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2024 |title=Exclusive! Dulquer Salmaan Opts Out Of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/exclusive-dulquer-salmaan-opts-out-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life-article-108227250 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308152942/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/exclusive-dulquer-salmaan-opts-out-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life-article-108227250 |archive-date=8 March 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> which was followed by reports of Ravi opting out too.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 March 2024 |title=Did Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salmaan drop out of Kamal Haasan starrer 'Thug Life'? Here is what we know... |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salmaan-drop-out-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-here-is-what-we-know-/articleshow/108736855.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327213434/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salmaan-drop-out-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-here-is-what-we-know-/articleshow/108736855.cms |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The actors, in addition to Gautham's, departure were confirmed in May when their names were omitted from a post by the production house.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 2024 |title=Official! Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salman out; Silambarasan in for 'Thug Life' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salman-out-silambarasan-in-for-thug-life/articleshow/109909049.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507072223/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salman-out-silambarasan-in-for-thug-life/articleshow/109909049.cms |archive-date=7 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Silambarasan was brought onboard to replace Salmaan, while [[Ashok Selvan]] was confirmed to have been brought onboard to replace Ravi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2024 |title=Thug Life: Ashok Selvan latest addition to Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam film's updated cast |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/33248/thug-life-kamal-haasan-ashok-selvan-mani-ratnam-cast-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509035636/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/33248/thug-life-kamal-haasan-ashok-selvan-mani-ratnam-cast-list |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=MovieCrow}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2024 |title=Actor confirms his involvement in Kamal Haasan's Thug Life |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/actor-confirms-his-involvement-in-kamal-haasans-thug-life.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527104252/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/actor-confirms-his-involvement-in-kamal-haasans-thug-life.html |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[123telugu.com]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Ali Fazal]], [[Pankaj Tripathi]] and [[Vaiyapuri]] were present at the film's preliminary shooting, confirming their presence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2024 |title=Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan, Ali Fazal in New Delhi to shoot for 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/mani-ratnam-kamal-haasan-ali-fazal-in-new-delhi-to-shoot-for-thug-life-23346661 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507213439/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/mani-ratnam-kamal-haasan-ali-fazal-in-new-delhi-to-shoot-for-thug-life-23346661 |archive-date=7 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=[[Mid-Day]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=23 April 2024 |title=Kamal Haasan heads to Delhi to shoot for Mani Ratnam's Thug Life alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/kamal-haasan-heads-to-delhi-to-shoot-for-mani-ratnams-thug-life-alongside-pankaj-tripathi-and-ali-fazal-101713530051289.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508131301/https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/kamal-haasan-heads-to-delhi-to-shoot-for-mani-ratnams-thug-life-alongside-pankaj-tripathi-and-ali-fazal-101713530051289.html |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
[[Jayam Ravi]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajaraman |first=Kaushik |date=27 February 2024 |title='I try to bring in new body language with each of my characters' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/i-try-to-bring-in-new-body-language-with-each-of-my-characters-770462 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227081307/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/i-try-to-bring-in-new-body-language-with-each-of-my-characters-770462 |archive-date=27 February 2024 |access-date=27 February 2024 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Dulquer Salmaan]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 November 2023 |title=Dulquer Salmaan Joins Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/dulquer-salmaan-joins-kamal-haasans-thug-life-1503238622.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224102611/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/southern_cinema/dulquer-salmaan-joins-kamal-haasans-thug-life-1503238622.html |archive-date=24 February 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |language=en |agency=[[Asian News International|ANI]]}}</ref> [[Gautham Karthik]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 December 2023 |title=Gautham Karthik to join the cast of Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-karthik-to-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life/articleshow/105705007.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240302111748/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/gautham-karthik-to-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life/articleshow/105705007.cms |archive-date=2 March 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Joju George]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 January 2024 |title=Joju George and Gautham Karthik onboard Thug Life |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/10/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-onboard-thug-life-51114.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605123458/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Jan/10/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-onboard-thug-life-51114.html |archive-date=5 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> and [[Aishwarya Lekshmi]] would play prominent roles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 January 2024 |title=Aishwarya Lekshmi comes onboard Kamal-starrer 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/aishwarya-lekshmi-comes-onboard-kamal-starrer-thug-life-760509 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240111134435/https://www.dtnext.in/news/cinema/aishwarya-lekshmi-comes-onboard-kamal-starrer-thug-life-760509 |archive-date=11 January 2024 |access-date=11 January 2024 |website=[[DT Next]] |language=en}}</ref> Salmaan and Ravi were announced on 6 November 2023,<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 November 2023 |title=It's Official: Dulquer Salmaan, Trisha & Jayam Ravi join the cast of Kamal Haasan's 'KH 234' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-dulquer-salmaan-trisha-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-kh-234/articleshow/105007988.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124211046/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/its-official-dulquer-salmaan-trisha-join-the-cast-of-kamal-haasans-kh-234/articleshow/105007988.cms |archive-date=24 January 2024 |access-date=24 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> while Gautham, Joju and Lekshmi were in late-January 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 January 2024 |title=Joju George and Gautham Karthik join the cast of Mani Ratnam – Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-join-the-cast-of-mani-ratnam-kamal-haasans-thug-life/article67727189.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240110134230/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/joju-george-and-gautham-karthik-join-the-cast-of-mani-ratnam-kamal-haasans-thug-life/article67727189.ece |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=10 January 2024 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 January 2024 |title=Actress Aishwarya Lekshmi To Act In Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-aishwarya-lekshmi-to-act-in-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-8739081.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240117031624/https://www.news18.com/movies/actress-aishwarya-lekshmi-to-act-in-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-8739081.html |archive-date=17 January 2024 |access-date=6 June 2024 |website=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Sanya Malhotra]] would also make her Tamil debut with the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 May 2024 |title=Bollywood actor thrilled to team up with Kamal and Mani on Thug Life |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/bollywood-actor-thrilled-to-team-up-with-kamal-and-mani-on-thug-life.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522130827/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/bollywood-actor-thrilled-to-team-up-with-kamal-and-mani-on-thug-life.html |archive-date=22 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[123telugu.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Salmaan, however, was reported to have opted out in March, due to scheduling conflicts,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 March 2024 |title=Exclusive! Dulquer Salmaan Opts Out Of Kamal Haasan's Thug Life! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/exclusive-dulquer-salmaan-opts-out-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life-article-108227250 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308152942/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/exclusive-dulquer-salmaan-opts-out-of-kamal-haasans-thug-life-article-108227250 |archive-date=8 March 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[Times Now]] |language=en}}</ref> which was followed by reports of Ravi opting out too.<ref>{{Cite news |date=23 March 2024 |title=Did Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salmaan drop out of Kamal Haasan starrer 'Thug Life'? Here is what we know... |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salmaan-drop-out-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-here-is-what-we-know-/articleshow/108736855.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327213434/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/did-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salmaan-drop-out-of-kamal-haasan-starrer-thug-life-here-is-what-we-know-/articleshow/108736855.cms |archive-date=27 March 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The actors, in addition to Gautham's, departure were confirmed in May when their names were omitted from a post by the production house.<ref>{{Cite news |date=7 May 2024 |title=Official! Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salman out; Silambarasan in for 'Thug Life' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salman-out-silambarasan-in-for-thug-life/articleshow/109909049.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507072223/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-jayam-ravi-and-dulquer-salman-out-silambarasan-in-for-thug-life/articleshow/109909049.cms |archive-date=7 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Silambarasan was brought onboard to replace Salmaan, while [[Ashok Selvan]] was confirmed to have been brought onboard to replace Ravi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 May 2024 |title=Thug Life: Ashok Selvan latest addition to Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam film's updated cast |url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/33248/thug-life-kamal-haasan-ashok-selvan-mani-ratnam-cast-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509035636/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/33248/thug-life-kamal-haasan-ashok-selvan-mani-ratnam-cast-list |archive-date=9 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=MovieCrow}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2024 |title=Actor confirms his involvement in Kamal Haasan's Thug Life |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/actor-confirms-his-involvement-in-kamal-haasans-thug-life.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527104252/https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/actor-confirms-his-involvement-in-kamal-haasans-thug-life.html |archive-date=27 May 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=[[123telugu.com]] |language=en}}</ref> [[Ali Fazal]], [[Pankaj Tripathi]] and [[Vaiyapuri]] were present at the film's preliminary shooting, confirming their presence.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2024 |title=Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan, Ali Fazal in New Delhi to shoot for 'Thug Life' |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/mani-ratnam-kamal-haasan-ali-fazal-in-new-delhi-to-shoot-for-thug-life-23346661 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507213439/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/mani-ratnam-kamal-haasan-ali-fazal-in-new-delhi-to-shoot-for-thug-life-23346661 |archive-date=7 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=[[Mid-Day]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=23 April 2024 |title=Kamal Haasan heads to Delhi to shoot for Mani Ratnam's Thug Life alongside Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/kamal-haasan-heads-to-delhi-to-shoot-for-mani-ratnams-thug-life-alongside-pankaj-tripathi-and-ali-fazal-101713530051289.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240508131301/https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/kamal-haasan-heads-to-delhi-to-shoot-for-mani-ratnams-thug-life-alongside-pankaj-tripathi-and-ali-fazal-101713530051289.html |archive-date=8 May 2024 |access-date=8 May 2024 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> In June 2024, it is reported that the [[Rohit Saraf]] joined the film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-26 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Rohit Saraf joins Kamal Haasan in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-rohit-saraf-joins-kamal-haasan-in-mani-ratnams-thug-life-1321110 |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=[[Pinkvilla]] |language=en}}</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===

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Thug Life
First look poster
Directed byMani Ratnam
Written byMani Ratnam
Kamal Haasan
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRavi K. Chandran
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byA. R. Rahman
Production
companies
Distributed bysee below
Release date
  • 2024 (2024)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Thug Life is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language gangster action drama film directed by Mani Ratnam, who co-wrote the script with Kamal Haasan. It is jointly produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. The film stars Haasan, leading an ensemble cast that includes Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami Gopikumar, Nassar, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Sanya Malhotra, Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi. It signifies the reunion of Haasan and Ratnam, after their cult film Nayakan (1987).

The film was officially announced in November 2022 under the tentative title Kamal Haasan 234, as it is Haasan's 234th film as a lead actor, and the official title was revealed a year later. Principal photography commenced in January 2024 in Chennai along with a sporadic schedule in New Delhi, which was again followed by another schedule held at the former location. The film has music composed by A. R. Rahman, cinematography handled by Ravi K. Chandran and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad.

Thug Life is scheduled to release in 2024 in theatres.

Cast

Production

Development

Thug Life is the second collaboration of Kamal Haasan with Mani Ratnam after Nayakan (1987).

In late 2002, Kamal Haasan unveiled plans for a film project titled Moo, which he intended to co-direct alongside filmmakers Mani Ratnam and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The screenplay was to explore the intricacies of the Rashomon effect, presenting audiences with three distinct interpretations of a single incident. However, Ratnam opted out of the project, citing his commitments to Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), which used a similar narrative device. Undeterred by Ratnam's departure, Haasan proceeded with the concept, resulting in the creation of Virumaandi (2004). This film, centred on the interrogation of two prison inmates, retained the thematic essence of Moo.[1] Following a decade, in late 2012, Hollywood producer Barrie M. Osborne had approached to make Moo into an English film. The actor announced the project in February 2013, but it was later shelved.[2][3]

Haasan, who did a voice-over for Ponniyin Selvan: I in 2022, announced on 6 November that he would work with Ratnam again for a project after the Ponniyin Selvan film series.[4] The project was funded by their and Udhayanidhi Stalin's companies, Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies,[5] which also co-produced Haasan's Indian 2 (2024).[6] Tentatively titled Kamal Haasan 234, it marks a full-fledged reunion of the actor and director after 35 years since the release of their cult film Nayakan (1987).[7] Although the budget is yet to be revealed, the actor would be getting 100 crore (US$12 million) as his remuneration.[8] Haasan stated that they were taking time on the development and pre-production because him and Ratnam want to make the film as strong as Nayakan.[9] Stunt choreography duo Anbariv stated in October 2023 that the film would be an action film,[10] with it a few days later being touted as a gangster action drama film.[11][12] The film's official title, Thug Life, was announced on 6 November 2023.[13]

Pre-production

Ratnam stated that the reason for why it took so long to collaborate, was that they did not find a suitable script for Haasan for years until they recently found one,[14] which he co-wrote along with Haasan.[15] After Ponniyin Selvan: II released in 2023, Ratnam left to Kodaikanal to write the final script. It took four months for the writing and the pre-production.[16] A muhurat puja was held on 27 October 2023 at the headquarters of Raaj Kamal Films International in Chennai.[17] By then, the team began shooting for the promotional teaser,[18] which released on the eve of Haasan's birthday, and completed filming within three days.[19]

In mid-September 2023, Ravi K. Chandran was announced as cinematographer, marking his fourth film with Ratnam after Kannathil Muthamittal (2002), Aayutha Ezhuthu and Yuva (2004) and second with Haasan after the unfinished film Marudhanayagam.[20] A. R. Rahman would score the music, in his eighteenth consecutive film with the director.[21] He further retained his norm technicians including editor A. Sreekar Prasad, stunt choreography duo Anbariv and publicity designer Gopi Prasannaa. Amritha Ram would style Haasan along with his regular costume designers Eka Lakhani and Ambady Ranjith.[17][22] Chintu Mohapatra and S. Barani were appointed as the executive producers of the film by the production house.[23]

Casting

Haasan would sport several looks, with one of them resembling his short hairstyle from Sathyaa (1988).[24] The name of his character, Rangaraya Sakthivel Naicker, is a reference to his role as Sakthivel Naicker from Nayakan.[25] Silambarasan was cast in an important role,[26] in his second collaboration with Haasan, as the latter is the producer of STR 48, and second with Ratnam after Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018).[27][28] Trisha Krishnan was also cast in an important role, in her third respective collaboration with Haasan and Ratnam after Manmadan Ambu (2010), Thoongaa Vanam (2015), Aayutha Ezhuthu and the Ponniyin Selvan film series.[29][30] Abhirami Gopikumar also joined the film in an important role,[31] while Nassar was also cast in an important role.[32] Abhirami stated that she would paired opposite Haasan, reuniting with him after Virumaandi.[33]

Jayam Ravi,[34] Dulquer Salmaan,[35] Gautham Karthik,[36] Joju George,[37] and Aishwarya Lekshmi would play prominent roles.[38] Salmaan and Ravi were announced on 6 November 2023,[39] while Gautham, Joju and Lekshmi were in late-January 2024.[40][41] Sanya Malhotra would also make her Tamil debut with the film.[42] Salmaan, however, was reported to have opted out in March, due to scheduling conflicts,[43] which was followed by reports of Ravi opting out too.[44] The actors, in addition to Gautham's, departure were confirmed in May when their names were omitted from a post by the production house.[45] Silambarasan was brought onboard to replace Salmaan, while Ashok Selvan was confirmed to have been brought onboard to replace Ravi.[46][47] Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and Vaiyapuri were present at the film's preliminary shooting, confirming their presence.[48][49] In June 2024, it is reported that the Rohit Saraf joined the film.[50]

Filming

A part of Thug Life was filmed at Old Delhi.

Principal photography began with the first schedule on 24 January 2024 at a college in Shenoy Nagar.[51][52] On 30 January, director Sudha Kongara, along with director Bejoy Nambiar, visited the sets and posted stills on X.[53] Haasan filmed a portion with Abhirami and Joju before he left to the United States to participate in the post-production works for Indian 2.[54] Ratnam began location hunts for the second schedule in early February at European countries, including Serbia.[55] Trisha revealed through her Instagram account on 21 February that she had joined the sets.[56] Initially, for the third schedule, the makers would travel to Siberia;[57] however, due to Haasan's political commitments and not being able to allot days, the schedule was postponed from starting.[58] In late April, Silambarasan and the makers headed to Rajasthan to film the promotional teaser for the actor, which released on 8 May.[59]

After completing the works there, on 21 April, they commenced the second schedule in New Delhi.[60] A sequence featuring Haasan, Silambarasan and around 200 background artists was reportedly shot behind the Red Fort on 23 April.[61] Both the actors, along with Nassar, Abhirami and Vaiyapuri began filming a portion on 6 May at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple,[62] which went on for three hours from 6 am to 9 am, to avoid mid-day summer heat. After completing the filming there, they moved to Old Delhi to shoot a certain indoor sequence.[63] A picture featuring the actors at the temple was leaked to social media the same day,[64] forcing the makers to release an official announcement of Silambarasan two days later.[65] The team shot at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Tughlaqabad Fort, Pataudi Palace and Old Delhi in this schedule.[61] Malhotra was confirmed to have shot some scenes at the temple.[66]

The third schedule begun on 21 May at Chennai.[67] During this schedule, a reported love sequence featuring Silambarasan and Trisha was reported to have been filmed till 5 am.[68] Two song sequences, with one reportedly being a dappankuthu featuring Haasan and Silambarasan and another being choreographed by Brindha and featuring Trisha were shot during the schedule, with the latter having a four-day rehearsal.[69][70] In early June, production moved to Pondicherry Airport for an action sequence, which would be filmed for three days.[71] On 6 June, Haasan, who took a short break after the song sequence, resumed filming his portions with the action sequence, along with Silambarasan and Ashok Selvan.[72] An incident with Joju occurred when the actor did a stunt, which was jumping from a helicopter, where he tripped and fell, leading to a fractured left foot.[73]

Music

Thug Life
Soundtrack album by
Released2024
RecordedJanuary 2024–present
StudioPanchathan Record Inn and AM Studios, Chennai
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
ProducerA. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman chronology
Raayan
(2024)
Thug Life
(2024)
Genie
(TBA)

The songs and background score are composed by A. R. Rahman, in his third collaboration with Haasan after Indian (1996) and Thenali (2000); eighteenth with Ratnam.[74] "Thug Life Theme" is the song that was featured on the 3-minute promotional video, that released on the eve of Haasan's birthday.[15] Another song features lyrics written by the veteran actor.[75] Haasan stated the lyrics were written within an hour, and the song was produced in just a couple of hours.[76]

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Thug Life Theme" (Instrumental)ChoirNakul Abhyankar, Amina Rafiq, Deepthi Suresh, Rakshita Suresh, Alexandra Joy2:55

Release

Theatrical

Thug Life is scheduled to release in 2024 in theatres.[77] The makers are reportedly planning on releasing the film in November or December.[78]

Distribution

AP International and Home Screen Entertainment acquired the overseas distribution rights of the film for 63 crore (US$7.5 million).[79][80]

Controversy

In May 2024, shortly after Silambarasan's participation in the film was confirmed, producer Ishari K. Ganesh sent a notice to the makers demanding his removal, alleging there was an active "red card" issued by the Tamil Film Producers Council to the actor, prohibiting him from accepting new projects.[81] However, Silambarasan denied having received a red card.[82]

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