Thug Life
Gang leader Sakthivel adopts Amaran after saving him during a gang war. Years later, Sakthivel survives an assassination attempt and suspects Amaran's involvement, leading to a conflict of loyalty and revenge.
Directed by Mani Ratnam · Action · Crime · Drama · 165 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Mani Ratnam
Writer
Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan
Studio
Raaj Kamal Films International / Turmeric Media / Madras Talkies
Release
03 Jul 2025
Runtime
165 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Full Plot
In Old Delhi, a truce between rival gangs is short-lived as violence erupts, leaving a young boy orphaned and adopted by his killer's brother. Years later, the boy grows into a powerful leader who must navigate treacherous alliances and family feuds to maintain control of his empire. A fragile peace deal with an old enemy sets off a chain reaction of events that threaten the very foundation of his power structure.
Cast & Characters
Amaran "Amar"
Silambarasan TR
Young Amaran
Master Kesav
Dr. Anna/Chandra, Amaran's sister and Jai's ex-wife (Voice dubbed by Ashmini Balakrishnan)
Aishwarya LekshmiSadanand Yadav, Deepak and Raanu's maternal uncle
Mahesh Manjrekar
Did You Know?
Mani Ratnam has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Kannathil Muthamittal, O Kadhal Kanmani.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Kamal Haasan appears in 28 films in our catalog, including Thevar Magan, Papanasam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
As of 10 June 2025, Thug Life has grossed ₹44.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Thug Life holds 4.2/10 on IMDb (6,709 votes), 25% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (4.2/10 on IMDb (6,709 votes), 25% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thug Life's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Thug Life holds a 25% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Thug Life's IMDb rating?+
Thug Life has a 4.2/10 rating on IMDb from 6,709 votes.
Is Thug Life good? What are critics saying?+
Thug Life holds 4.2/10 on IMDb (6,709 votes), 25% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Thug Life?+
Thug Life has a runtime of 165 min.
Who directed Thug Life?+
Thug Life was directed by Mani Ratnam.
Where can I watch Thug Life?+
Thug Life is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Thug Life received largely negative reviews from critics, with praise for performances, cinematography, and staging. However, many found the story predictable in its second half and felt that it failed to live up to expectations compared to director Mani Ratnam's previous work, particularly Nayakan. Some reviewers noted that the film had moments of brilliance but ultimately fell short due to a lackluster storyline.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
