Thug Life written by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, is a Mani Ratnam directed Kamal Haasan starrer which released in theaters worldwide on June 5, 2025. Thug Life premiered in the USA, UK, and Qatar at 4 AM IST, and had its first show screening in Tamil Nadu at 9 AM. Early Thug Life reviews have since cropped up on the social media platform X, some of which can be seen below.

A gangster action drama also starring Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nasser, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, among others, Thug Life follows the story of a feared mafia (Kamal Haasan), who is double-crossed by the man he raised as a son (Silambarasan TR). Left for dead, he returns two years later seeking vengeance, only to uncover a devastating truth that binds them by blood and fate.

1st half - If Scorsese made a film with De Niro & De Caprio that’s #Thuglife - particularly love how the term “author backed” is put to perspective by #Maniratnam - who’s hero? Who’s villain? Who’s savior? Who’s survivor ? - technically, musically top notch. 2nd begin NOW. 🔥

— SujathaNarayanan (@N_sujatha08) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife 2nd Half done

Action packed 2nd Half.

Anbarv stunts 🔥

A thug story ending with sentiment touch.

Sure shot #ThugLifeBlockbuster

— அன்பேசிவன்💙 (@SakalaVallavan) June 5, 2025

#ThugLifeBlockbuster #Thuglifereview

The movie is just too good I
.Guys don't believe negative reviews They are paid reviewers from other regions just go and watch with family It gives goosebumps in theatres🔥 #KamalHasan king always king🔥❤️ pic.twitter.com/0otWc1i5Ci

— Engineer Hariharan. J (@JHariharanBE) June 5, 2025

Overseas Reviews க்கும் நான் பார்த்த படத்துக்கும் சம்பந்தமே இல்ல.. படம் நல்லாவே இருக்கு. 👌🙏#ThugLife

— PREM KUMAR (@ItIsMe_Prem) June 5, 2025

Biggest blockbuster of the year ♥️🔥🙏#SilambarasanTR #KamalHassan #ThugLifeBlockBuster #ThugLifeFDFS@SilambarasanTR_ #TamilCinema #Hit @sunnewstamil @JayaTvOfficial pic.twitter.com/SU32zqtj81

— Rajkumar STR (@Rajkumaar92) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife (4/5) : " ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE " Its @ikamalhaasan and @SilambarasanTR_'s THUG at the Climax, Extraordinary Fight choreography, #SilambarasanTR Showed Mass at the climax, Vinveli Nayaga track with the finishing touch was Heart touching when @ikamalhaasan's put Sunglass.…

— Cinemapatti (@cinemapatti) June 5, 2025

Bot armies of all hues trashing every big release is going to be the death of Tamil Cinema.

— செந்தில் / Chenthil (@chenthil_nathan) June 5, 2025

Another masterpiece from the combo of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Hassan. Must watch!! #ThugLife #MasterPiece #blockbuster https://t.co/OSpsfzu3t2

— పవన్ కుమార్ 🇺🇲 🇮🇳 (@Devil007Red) June 5, 2025

#thuglife Class meets mass!!!

— Theeban (@Theeban_07) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife 1st Half:
A gangster action drama told in Mani Ratnam's signature style 🎥#kamalhaasan delivers a composed act 🌟#SilambarasanTR steals the spotlight effortlessly 🔥
The early flashback with young Kamal & young STR adds emotional depth and works well.
With Intense Face… pic.twitter.com/I1a8MLaia4

— Troll Cinema ( TC ) (@Troll_Cinema) June 5, 2025

#Thuglife - It was Sooo Good to see #SilambarasanTR back on Screen..🔥 His Presence is the Biggest Strength of the film..🤝 The Man is so fit & Has a Good Mass Aura..💥 Please Do More Films..🙏 pic.twitter.com/qrVyE5KJqF

— Laxmi Kanth (@iammoviebuff007) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife : Decent Gangster drama with Unique writing 🔥 Good 1st half followed by Abv avrg 2nd half.. STR Rocked as Amar 🔥🔥 climax & climax 👏❤ Kamal Hassan 's character writing 👌 it can be watchable, 20-30 mins could have been trimmed.. ARR 🙏❤ Overall decent watchable..…

— Mukil Vardhanan (@Mukil_Vardhanan) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife Different story with super locations in #Delhi . #Kamal and #Simbhu performing excellent. #Arrahman music excellent and the cinematography is superb! #Nasser #Abhirami #Trisha #Vaiyapuri are excellent as well . Must watch twice pic.twitter.com/pMgolBhjTD

— GLC25E4400 MNM (@PLCBABU) June 5, 2025

I already said #TrishaKrishnan role is very very key in #ThugLife .

Small role Impactful performance by Her👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/mbRBOr8vMr

— Sekar 𝕏 (@itzSekar) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife SUPERB - First Half 💣💥
Banger Interval block - STR is 🧨💥

- #KamalHaasan𓃵 MASS Thug Performances & deageing is good. #SilambarasanTR Screen Presences, Swag & Stylish😎🔥🤙🏻
- #Trisha beautiful 🥰🫰🏻#Abirami, #JojuGeorge & Nassar sir strong supporting roles.
- Usual… pic.twitter.com/zA6e9Aldf6

— Tharani ʀᴛᴋ (@iam_Tharani) June 5, 2025

One Word - GOOD FILM ✅#KamalHaasan and #SilambarasanTR BONDING and FACEOFF Works Out Well 💥💥💥💥#TrishaKrishnan NEVER EXPECTED Role - #Manirathnam Executed Film in his OwnPATH. #GetsCinema - Reached - HYPEMETER - 85%#ThugLife #ThugLifeReview

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— GetsCinema (@GetsCinema) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife [3.5/5] : An Excellent 1st Half, Followed by good 2nd half..

Inter and intra Gangster family rivalry..@ikamalhaasan as usual great performance.. 👍 @SilambarasanTR_ stands up to the legend with a terrific performance 👏 @arrahman BGM Top-notch

Worth a watch! 👍

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife
Onewordreview : BLOCKBUSTER
first half :
Kamal steals d show.
Kamal & STR scenes 🔥
Very engaging

Interval block 🔥🔥🔥
second half :
STR steals d show with ease.
STR & Kamal action blocks ( one of the best action blocks of the decade )
CLIMAX is blast

4.75 / 5

— GOAT🔥🐐ツ (@SMR_offc) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife - Young #KamalHaasan & #SilamabarasanTR portion was so beautiful & connected emotionally 😍♥️
The entire Vintage portion & Colour tone was👌 pic.twitter.com/roizf5fVEO

— AmuthaBharathi (@CinemaWithAB) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife - Predictable first half turns into a half baked second half. Kamal at his best as a performer 📈 STR did a decent role but nailed in climax action sequence 🔥 A.R.R bgm & songs pure saviour of the film ❤️‍🔥 Mani saab direction la something creepy happened 🚶 overall - OK pic.twitter.com/LYfKqWrQM7

— Updatepaiyan_2.0 (@josepath_jireh) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife My Opinion ✅

• As usual #KamalHaasan , #SilambarasanTR Peaked 🔥
• #AishwaryaLekshmi Show Stealer 💯
• #Trisha Unwanted Character 🙃
• #ARRahman Excellent Music but too much repeated BGM ❤️
• Can't Feel Depth in Story 🙌
• Stunt Work 👏
• Climax was So Good 💥 pic.twitter.com/zBvUUDmtH0

— ROX ⚛️ (@suriyaism__) June 5, 2025