PremiumThug Life update: Dulquer Salmaan, Jayam Ravi back in the mix, Simbu set to join cast
The production of Thug Life is now on hold owing to the impending Lok Sabha elections. Kamal Haasan is actively campaigning for the DMK candidates across the state of Tamil Nadu.
Thug Life star cast
Last Updated: 03.18 PM, Apr 16, 2024
Speculations were rife about Dulquer Salmaan and Jayam Ravi opting out of the upcoming Tamil movie Thug Life due to scheduling issues. However, now the issues seem to have been sorted, and director Mani Ratnam appears to be securing his original choices for the cast.
According to a media report, Dulquer and Jayam Ravi have returned to the project, and actor Simbu, who was allegedly approached as a replacement for Dulquer's role, will be given another role. It's said that Simbu might be seen in a double role in the movie, which is headlined by Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan.
The production of Thug Life is now on hold owing to the impending Lok Sabha elections. Kamal is actively campaigning for the DMK candidates across the state of Tamil Nadu and has temporarily taken a break from his film commitments.
The high anticipation for Thug Life
Kamal's participation in electioneering will only intensify as the election day in Tamil Nadu draws closer, and he won't be able to fully dedicate his time to shooting his upcoming films. The delay might have been a blessing in disguise as it might have provided Dulquer and Jayam Ravi with the required amount of time to complete their ongoing projects before joining the sets of Thug Life.
The voting will conclude by the end of May, and the filmmakers will resume shooting soon after. According to reports, the filmmakers have planned to shoot primarily in India and Siberia.
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The filmmakers earlier released a teaser for Thug Life, creating much anticipation among movie buffs. The promo video hinted that the film might be a dystopian drama set many years into the future, with Kamal playing the role of an 'outlaw' - a thug with a legendary tale to tell.
Thug Life also stars Trisha, Joju George, and Gautham Karthik in key roles.