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The action drama is written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The project marks the veteran director's second collaboration with Kamal Haasan, after Nayakan.
The legendary actor is set to play the lead role in Thug Life. The movie reportedly features Kamal Haasan in the role of an aging gangster.
Simbu was initially approached to play a key role in the film, that later went to Dulquer Salmaan. However, the actor finally came on board for Thug Life, after DQ exited the project.
The Malayalam actor was supposed to play a key role in the film, while Jayam Ravi was roped in for a cameo appearance. But both the actors walked out of Thug Life, due to date issues.
Reportedly, Kamal Haasan is set to appear in multiple get-ups in the Mani Ratnam directorial, which is set in different timelines.
The popular actress is set to play the female lead in Thug Life. Reportedly, Trisha Krishnan is appearing as Silambarasan's pair in the Mani Ratnam directorial.
Thug Life features a stellar star cast including Gautham Karthik, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami, Nassar, Vaiyapuri, and many others.
AR Rahman is set to team up with Mani Ratnam yet again, by composing the songs and original score for Thug Life.