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Thug Life

2025·Movie·U/A 16+·165 min·★ 5.0(30)

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 India

Can I watch Thug Life in India? Yes — you can stream Thug Life in India on Netflix.

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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 India, it is currently streaming on Netflix.

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 U/A 16+ certification.

Director
Mani Ratnam
Writers
Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan
Release date
June 4, 2025
Original language
Tamil
Age rating
U/A 16+
Status
Released
Country
India
Budget
$35 million
Production
Raajkamal Films International, Madras Talkies, Red Giant Movies
#gangster#father son conflict#waiting for revenge#backstabbing#action#modern samurai

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

In India, you can stream Thug Life on Netflix. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Thug Life

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan

Rangaraya Sakthivel

Silambarasan

Silambarasan

Amaran

Trisha Krishnan

Trisha Krishnan

Indrani

Abhirami

Abhirami

Jeeva

Ashok Selvan

Ashok Selvan

Jaikumar Royappa

Aishwarya Lekshmi

Aishwarya Lekshmi

Anna / Chandra

Nassar

Nassar

Manikkam

Joju George

Joju George

Kanjirapally Pathros

Ali Fazal

Ali Fazal

Deepak Yadav

Sanjana Krishnamoorthy

Sanjana Krishnamoorthy

Mangai

Mahesh Manjrekar

Mahesh Manjrekar

Sadanand

Tanikella Bharani

Tanikella Bharani

Sivaguru

Thug Life — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Thug Life in India?

Thug Life is streaming on Netflix in India.

▸Where can I watch Thug Life in the US?

In the US, Thug Life is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Where can I watch Thug Life in the UK?

In the UK, Thug Life is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

▸Is Thug Life on Netflix?

Yes — Thug Life is currently available on Netflix in India.

▸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 U/A 16+. It holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 30 ratings.

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