Thug Life star Kamal Haasan’s best action films to stream on OTT right now

Kamal Haasan, the multi-faceted artiste, who has done it all, is awaiting the release of his film Thug Life. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the film is set to release on June 5 in theatres. Touted to be a gangster action drama, the film also stars Simbu, Trisha and others. This is one of the many times Kamal Haasan has starred in action films. So, before Thug Life releases, here are five action films of the actor you can stream now.

Thug Life star Kamal Haasan's action films to stream now

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu 

Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu is a 2006 action drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Kamal Haasan in one of his iconic roles as DCP Raghavan, a police officer looking to nab a serial killer who seems to be targeting women. However, when the killer targets a woman who is close to home, the story begins to take an intense turn. The film also stars Jyotika, Prakash Raj, Kamilini Mukherjee, Daniel Balaji and others, with Harris Jayaraj's score and songs serving as a major advantage.

Vikram 

Vikram is a 2022 film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The film is an action thriller which also features Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles and Suriya making an impactful cameo appearance. The film follows Amar, a black-ops officer investigating a series of murders linked to a drug syndicate led by Sandhanam. As the plot unfolds, Amar discovers that Karnan, presumed dead, is actually Vikram, a former agent seeking justice for his son's death and aiming to dismantle the drug network. Vikram is the second film in the LCU universe, following Kaithi and before Leo, having crossovers with the films.

Aalavandhan/Abhay 

Aalavandhan is a 2001 film directed by Suresh Krissna and penned by Kamal Haasan. The psychological action thriller features Kamal Haasan in two roles as identical twins who have different upbringings. While one grows up to be a disciplined commando, and other suffers schizophrenia due to an abusive stepmother and is confined to an asylum. Though initially a box-office failure, Aalavandhan later gained cult status, earning the National Film Award for Best Special Effects.

Virumandi – Prime Video

Virumaandi is a 2004 film directed by Kamal Haasan, and is an action drama. The film intricately explores the morality and justice behind the death sentence. Virumandi follows two jail inmates, played by Pasupathy and Kamal Haasan, who are serving a life sentence and capital punishment, respectively. The story is set against the backdrop of a violent clan feud in rural Tamil Nadu. Ilaiyaraaja has scored the music, with the cast including Rohini, Abhirami and others.

Thoongaa Vanam – JioHotstar

Thoongaa Vanam is a 2015 Tamil action thriller directed by Rajesh M Selva, featuring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The actor plays the role of an undercover narcotics officer and his attempt to save his son, who has been abducted by a drug kingpin. Set over a single night in a nightclub, the film unfolds with intense action and suspense. The cast includes Prakash Raj, Trisha Krishnan, Kishore, Sampath Raj, Guru Somasundaram, Yugi Sethu, and others.