Thug Life Advance Booking: Kamal Haasan's Gangster Drama Sees Over ₹10 Crore In Worldwide Pre-Sales

Thug Life Pre-Sales: Advance booking for Thug Life, the upcoming Tamil gangster drama directed by Mani Ratnam and co-written by Kamal Haasan, has opened to a promising start. As per industry tracker AB George, the film has already grossed over ₹10 crore in worldwide pre-sales, with three days still remaining before its theatrical release.

Thug Life is slated to hit screens globally on June 5, 2025. On release day, overseas screenings are set to begin as early as 4 am local time, while domestic (India) shows will start from 9 am onwards. The early morning slots, especially for international markets, suggest strong demand among diaspora audiences.

The film marks a notable reunion between Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades-their last collaboration being Nayakan in 1987. The film is a collaborative production between Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies.

Star-Studded Cast and Top-Notch Crew Fuel Hype for Thug Life Release

Starring Kamal Haasan in the lead, Thug Life features a packed ensemble including Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Joju George, Nasser, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Ali Fazal.

The film's technical crew includes some of the industry's most experienced names. Cinematography is by Ravi K. Chandran, while editing duties are handled by A. Sreekar Prasad. A.R. Rahman has composed the music, with the soundtrack featuring artists such as Charulatha Mani and Shruti Haasan. Action choreography is by Anbariv, and production design is led by Sharmishta Roy.

Kamal Haasan's look in the film has been crafted with contributions from costume designer Amritha Ram and special makeup artist Akihito Ikeda. Visual effects are supervised by H. Monesh, and sound design is by Anand Krishnamoorthi. The film will be available in both standard and IMAX formats, with the makers promising a wide-screen cinematic experience.

With just days to go for its release, all eyes are on how Thug Life performs over its opening weekend, particularly in light of its strong advance booking numbers and the buzz surrounding its high-profile cast and crew.