Thug Life Struggles Despite Star Power
Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, bringing together two cinematic legends after decades. However, despite the excitement, Thug…
Kamal Haasan Steps Away from Cinema After Thug Life’s Failure
Thug Life has proven to be a major setback for Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, who reunited after 38 years. The director recently apologised to audiences for not meeting their…
Thug Life Skips Karnataka Release: Real Reason Revealed
Kamal Haasan's much-anticipated film Thug Life released on June 5th with sky-high expectations but unfortunately fell short at the box office. While audiences across most regions got to see the…
Mani Ratnam Remembers Sirivennela’s Lyric Magic
It’s well-known that many of Kollywood star director Mani Ratnam's iconic films featured songs written by the legendary lyricist Veturi Sundaramurthy. The combination of Veturi’s poetic brilliance and A.R. Rahman’s…
Kamal Haasan’s Hype Game Backfires Again?
Before the release of Thug Life, Kamal Haasan’s bold and exaggerated promotional statements raised eyebrows—even among his loyal fans. Now, post-release, many believe those statements did more harm than good,…
Lokesh Kanagaraj: The New Torchbearer of Tamil Cinema
At a time when legendary filmmakers like Shankar and Mani Ratnam are struggling to recreate their past box office magic, Lokesh Kanagaraj has emerged as the new-age crowd-puller in Kollywood.…
Rahman’s Music Under Scrutiny After Thug Life Flop
Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated film Thug Life has turned out to be a major disappointment for the audience. Many are comparing its failure to Kamal Haasan’s earlier flop,…
Thug Life Review: A Reunion Without the Spark
Nearly four decades after delivering the cult classic Nayakan, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam reunite for Thug Life—a project that promised cinematic grandeur and emotional depth. With A.R. Rahman on…
Thug Life Kamal Haasan & Mani Ratnam Reunite After 37 Years
After an iconic collaboration that shaped the course of Indian cinema, legendary actor Kamal Haasan and master filmmaker Mani Ratnam have reunited after a staggering 37-year gap. Their first film…
Mani Ratnam Backs Deepika’s Reduced Work Hours Demand
The recent buzz surrounding Deepika Padukone’s reported exit from the upcoming film Spirit, starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has sparked widespread discussions within the industry. While initial…
Kamal Haasan Shines in Mani Ratnam’s Musical Spectacle
The much-anticipated gangster drama Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam and headlined by the legendary Kamal Haasan, continues to build excitement with the release of its latest single, “Visvada Naayakaa.”…
Kamal Hassan & Simbu Reunite with Mani Ratnam for Thug Life
Journalist Nishant of M9 News recently sat down with legendary actor Kamal Hassan and popular star Simbu in Chennai ahead of the highly anticipated release of their film Thug Life…