Thug Life (KH 234): Dulquer Salmaan Quits From The Kamal Haasan And Mani Ratnam Movie For THIS Reason

Dulquer Salmaan Quits 'Thug Life': The eagerly awaited Tamil film "Thug Life," starring Kamal Haasan and directed by filmmaker Mani Ratnam, is generating significant buzz in the industry. The renowned director and actor duo are reuniting after a 37-year gap, and audiences are thrilled to witness this iconic collaboration.

Amidst the rapid progress of filming, there are speculations swirling around about actor Dulquer Salmaan, who was previously announced to be part of the project, withdrawing from it.

As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding this matter. "Thug Life" is a highly anticipated project in Tamil cinema, marking the awaited collaboration between Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after their last venture, 'Nayakan,' in 1987.

Fans Await Confirmation Amid Rumours Of Dulquer's Exit From 'Thug Life'

Rumours indicate that Dulquer Salmaan, initially cast in "Thug Life," has opted out of the project due to scheduling conflicts with his busy lineup. Fans are eagerly awaiting an official statement from the production team to clarify the situation.

Dulquer Salmaan is currently engaged in various projects spanning different languages. Following his appearance in the Malayalam movie "King of Kotha," he is currently committed to three projects: "Lucky Baskhar," "1965: Purananooru," and "Kaantha."

'Thug Life' Announcement Video

The title announcement video for 'Thug Life' features Kamal Haasan sporting long hair and rugged attire, further intensifying the intrigue surrounding the film. It's worth noting that tomorrow is Kamal Haasan's 69th birthday.

In the video, Kamal introduces himself, saying, "I am Rengaraya Sakthivel Nayakan, from Kayalpattu." As he addresses the camera, a menacing gang approaches rapidly, armed with lethal weapons. He goes on to express, "From the moment I was born, they predetermined my destiny as a criminal... a 'gonda'... Yakuza. In Japanese, 'Yakuza' means gangster." Following these words, Kamal removes his hood, unveiling a distinctive and rugged martial arts costume.

The ensuing scenes feature well-choreographed action sequences executed by the AnbAriv duo and captured by the acclaimed cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran.

Is 'Thug Life' A Sequel or Prequel to 'Nayakan'?

Kamal Haasan's character at the end of the video once again says his name as 'Rengaraya Sakthivel Nayakan' and asks the audience to keep that name in mind. Now, social media is discussing the relevance of this name, and what comes to their mind when hearing the name is the name of Kamal Haasan's character in the movie "Nayakan": Sakthivel "Velu" Naicker/Nayakan. Now, netizens are doubting whether "Thug Life" will be a sequel or prequel to "Nayakan."

'Thug Life' Cast And Crew

In addition to Kamal Haasan, "Thug Life" features Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Gautham Karthik, Joju George, and others in key roles. AR Rahman has composed the film's musical score, while editing duties are entrusted to Sreekar Prasad.

The production is a joint effort by Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, G Mahendran, and Siva Anand, under the esteemed banners of Raj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies. Additionally, Red Giant Movies has joined hands as production partners for this cinematic spectacle.