Thug Life: Ali Fazal feels 'incredibly honored' to be part of Mani Ratnam's film starring Kamal Haasan; 'Didn’t have to think...'

Ali Fazal, popularly known for his Mirzapur role, is all set to make his South debut with the one and only Mani Ratnam's upcoming film, Thug Life. Starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, the film will hit theaters on June 5. Ahead of the much-awaited release, Ali opened up about working in a Mani Ratnam film and sharing screen space with Haasan. 

Ali Fazal on working in Mani Ratnam's Thug Life

Speaking to Bollywood Hungama, Ali Fazal revealed that he instantly said yes to Thug Life and did not take more than a second. He said that there are some calls you get in your life that you know instantly are meant to change the course of your journey and Thug Life was one of them for Ali.

“When you hear the name Mani Ratnam, you don’t just think of cinema — you think of legacy, you think of storytelling that’s transcendent, timeless, and deeply rooted in human emotion. I didn’t have to think for a moment before saying yes to Thug Life. A Mani Ratnam film isn’t something you get offered every day, and certainly not alongside someone as iconic as Kamal Haasan."

He also said that this project brings together talent from across the Indian film industry in multiple languages, making it even more special. "It’s the kind of ambitious, large-scale storytelling I’ve always wanted to be part of. I feel incredibly honoured and excited to step into this universe," Ali shared. 

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About Thug Life

Thug Life is a Tamil-language action drama directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan. The film explores the underworld, centering on a gangster who is resurrected after being thought dead and clashes with his adopted son. The story revolves around Rangaraya Sakthivel, a gangster, and his brother Manickam, who save a young boy during a gang war and adopt him, naming him Amaran (Silambarasan). However, an assassination attempt on Sakthivel makes him question his loyalty to Amaran.

The film also stars Trisha Krishnan, Nassar, and others. Apart from Tamil, the film will also be released in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Are you excited about Thug Life? Share your thoughts on X and tag us @ottplayapp!