Thug Life audio launch postponed: Kamal Haasan says ‘Art can wait, India comes first’ amid rising Indo-Pak tensions
In light of Operation Sindoor and the entire country being on alert, Thug Life actor Kamal Haasan announced that audio launch will be rescheduled, expressing his solidarity with Indian Armed forces
Last Updated: 01.11 PM, May 09, 2025
With the ongoing tensions along the border and uncertainty looming over the national security in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attacks and Operation Sindoor, the makers of Thug Life have decided to postpone the audio launch function of the film, which was scheduled to take place on May 16. Actor-producer Kamal Haasan, in a statement, announced the delay and said ‘art can wait, India comes first’.
Thug Life: Makers postpone audio launch event after Indo-Pak tensions rise
The past few weeks have been severe for India, after tourists and others were killed at Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam by militant groups originating from Pakistan. In retaliation, India organised Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces hit the “terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir”. India-Pakistan tension has been on the rise, with national security at stake.
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In light of this, actor-politician Kamal Haasan released a statement addressing the postponement of the audio launch of his upcoming film Thug Life. The event was scheduled to take place on May 16. "Art can wait. India comes first," began the statement, which added that with the recent developments and the country being on high alert, the event has been postponed. "As our soldiers stand firm on the frontlines with unflinching courage in defence of our motherland, I believe it is a time for quiet solidarity, not celebration," the note said, with an event date to be mentioned later.
Thug Life cast and crew
Thug Life is written and directed by Mani Ratnam and features the Vikram star Kamal Haasan in the lead role along with Silambarasan, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Joju George, Nasser, and others. AR Rahman scored the music. Thug Life is set to hit theatres on June 5. It is produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies.