Thug Life
In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manikkam rescue a young boy, Amaran, during a violent police shootout and raise him as their own. Years later, when an assassination attempt shakes Sakthivel's empire, suspicion turns inward. Consumed by vengeance, Sakthivel sets out to destroy the very family he once built.
Where to watch Thug Life in United States
Can I watch Thug Life in United States? Yes — you can stream Thug Life in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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Where is Thug Life streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Thug Life
Thug Life is a 2025 Tamil-language action, crime and drama film directed by Mani Ratnam. The cast is led by Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan. It has a runtime of 2h 45m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Thug Life was produced by Raajkamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies and made in India. It was released on June 4, 2025, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Writers
- Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan
- Release date
- June 4, 2025
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Budget
- $35 million
- Production
- Raajkamal Films International, Madras Talkies, Red Giant Movies
Thug Life cast & crew
Thug Life was directed by Mani Ratnam and written by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan.
The cast features Kamal Haasan as Rangaraya Sakthivel, Silambarasan as Amaran, Trisha Krishnan as Indrani, Abhirami as Jeeva, Ashok Selvan as Jaikumar Royappa, and Aishwarya Lekshmi as Anna / Chandra.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.R. Rahman, cinematography is by Ravi K. Chandran, and it was produced by R. Mahendran and Mani Ratnam.
Is Thug Life worth watching?
At 2h 45m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy action, crime, and drama, Thug Life is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Thug Life
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Cast of Thug Life
Kamal Haasan
Rangaraya Sakthivel
Silambarasan
Amaran
Trisha Krishnan
Indrani
Abhirami
Jeeva
Ashok Selvan
Jaikumar Royappa
Aishwarya Lekshmi
Anna / Chandra
Nassar
Manikkam
Joju George
Kanjirapally Pathros
Ali Fazal
Deepak Yadav
Sanjana Krishnamoorthy
Mangai
Mahesh Manjrekar
Sadanand
Tanikella Bharani
Sivaguru
Thug Life — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thug Life in United States?
Thug Life is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Thug Life on Netflix?
Yes — Thug Life is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Thug Life in?
Thug Life is originally in Tamil, with audio tracks including Hindi, Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Thug Life?
Thug Life runs 2 hours 45 minutes (165 minutes).
▸What is Thug Life rated?
Thug Life is rated NR. It holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 28 ratings.
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