Thug Life Trailer Release Time: Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam Film Gears Up For Grand Trailer Unveiling

Thug Life Trailer Release Time: The trailer of Thug Life, the much-anticipated Tamil gangster drama starring Kamal Haasan, is scheduled to be released on May 17, 2025, at 5 PM. The announcement has drawn attention as the film marks a reunion between Kamal Haasan and filmmaker Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades since Nayakan (1987).

Thug Life is written by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, with the former also directing the film. Produced under the banners of Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies, the film is set for a global theatrical release on June 5, 2025.

A.R. Rahman To Perform Live At Thug Life Audio Launch

The film's narrative reportedly follows Rangaraya Sakthivel Naickar, a powerful gangster who re-emerges after being presumed dead. Upon his return, he finds himself in direct conflict with his own son, setting the stage for a tense and emotionally charged confrontation. The film explores themes of loyalty, legacy, and shifting generational ideologies within a crime-ridden backdrop.

The ensemble cast includes Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Sanya Malhotra, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Vaiyapuri. With its expansive cast and cross-regional talent, Thug Life appears to position itself as a large-scale, pan-Indian film.

Principal photography began in January 2024 and took place across various locations including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Pondicherry, New Delhi, and parts of North India. The shoot concluded by the end of 2024. The film's technical crew includes noted names such as cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran and editor A. Sreekar Prasad, with action choreography by the Anbariv duo.

A. R. Rahman has composed the music for the film, continuing his long-standing collaboration with both Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. The film's audio launch is set for May 24, 2025, at Sairam College in Chennai. The event will include a live performance by Rahman and his team, adding a musical dimension to the promotional run-up.

Additional key contributors to the production include Sharmishta Roy as the production designer, Eka Lakhani and Amirtha Ram in costume design, and Anand Krishnamoorthi overseeing sound design. Visual effects supervision is handled by H. Monesh, while title animation and publicity design are managed by Venky and Gopi Prasannaa, respectively.

With the trailer set to premiere tomorrow, industry observers and fans alike are closely watching how the film positions itself in a year packed with high-profile releases.