Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Faces Mixed Reviews and Box Office Struggles
Box Office Performance of 'Thug Life'
Kamal Haasan and renowned director Mani Ratnam have come together after several years for their new film 'Thug Life', generating considerable anticipation prior to its release. However, the film has received a mixed reception from viewers and has not performed well financially at the box office. As of now, the box office earnings for 'Thug Life' over its first two days have been revealed.
As reported by Sacnilk, 'Thug Life' garnered Rs 7.50 crore on its second day, bringing its total earnings to Rs 23 crores.
Recently, the cast and crew of 'Thug Life' promoted the film in Delhi, engaging with the press. During this event, Kamal Haasan discussed the decision to implement an eight-week window before the film is available on OTT platforms. Many in the industry have expressed concerns about the impact of streaming services on traditional cinema. Haasan explained that the team had requested this eight-week gap for the film's streaming release, emphasizing that this approach could benefit other films as well.
He stated, 'We asked for this; it wasn't a negotiation or a deal breaker. We wanted this arrangement. Both the production company and the OTT service are collaborating on this experiment. If successful, it could simplify operations for both sectors.'
Additionally, Haasan mentioned that he composed the dance track 'Jinguchaa' for the film, receiving praise from Mani Ratnam for his lyrical contributions. Reflecting on the experience of writing the song, Haasan remarked, 'I found it enjoyable as it was quite different from my usual style.' Ratnam expressed his astonishment at how well Haasan executed the lyrics.
Ratnam added, 'It's impressive because crafting such a song is quite challenging. It often takes us days to refine it. When he called to say it was ready, I was genuinely surprised at how perfect it was.'
'Thug Life' features a talented ensemble cast, including Trisha, Silambarasan, Abhirami, Sanya Malhotra, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Vaiyapuri.