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Kamal Haasan's 234th film, "Thug Life," premiered in cinemas across India, receiving a warm welcome in Tamil Nadu despite controversies preventing its release in Karnataka. The film, a collaboration with director Mani Ratnam, has garnered mixed reviews, with strong box office performance noted in Tamil Nadu and other South regions. Fans celebrated the release, although security measures curtailed large gatherings.
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Hindustan Times
42 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Thug Life box office collection day 2: Kamal Haasan film sees big drop, Hindi version wiped out by Housefull 5
Thug Life box office collection day 2: Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's much-hyped reunion after 37 years has not quite panned out the way the two stalwarts would have hoped for. Thug Life, their new film, has opened to lukewarm reviews and is not faring too well at the box office. On Friday, the second day of its release, the film saw a major drop. (Also read: Mani Ratnam fans get nostalgic for Nayakan, Thalapathi, Guru after lukewarm response to Thug Life) According to Sacnilk, Thug Life earned ₹7.50 crore in all languages on Friday, a steep 55% drop from its opening day figure of ₹15.50 crore. This takes its two-day India total to ₹23 crore. Interestingly, Akshay Kumar's comedy Housefull 5, which released on Friday, earned that much on its opening day itself. The release of Housefull 5 was also detrimental to Thug Life's business in the Hindi-speaking regions. Billed as a pan-India film, Thug Life was heavily marketed in the north as well. However, it opened its Hindi business at a paltry ₹65 lakh. Trade insiders predict the number for day 2 to be somewhere in the ₹25-30 lakh range. This means that Thug Life may struggle to even reach ₹5 crore net in Hindi in its lifetime, a rather disappointing figure for a star of Kamal Haasan's stature. But Thug Life is not doing too great in Tamil either. Its ₹23-crore two-day haul is far below Kamal Haasan's last box office hit, Vikram. The Lokesh Kanagaraj film had earned ₹60 crore net in its first two days upon release in 2022. Even Indian 2, the box office disappointment that was released last year, had fared better, netting ₹44 crore in its first two days at the ticket window. Clearly, Thug Life has a lot of catching up to do if it wants to stay afloat. Thug Life has notably suffered due to a non-release in Karnataka following Kamal Haasan's controversial statement on the Kannada language. Thug Life also features Trisha, Silambarasan, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, Nasser, Abhirami and others. The music for the film is by maestro AR Rahman while the cinematographer is Ravi K Chandran and editor is A Sreekar Prasad.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
'Thug Life' box-office report: Kamaal Haasan's magnum opus scores lower than 'Vikram ' and 'Indian 2' on day 1, loses momentum on day 2
Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan 's much-anticipated crime drama Thug Life, helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam , had a fair opening at the Indian box office . Despite debuting on a non-holiday Thursday, the film managed to attract a sizeable audience, though it is anticipated that Friday collections may dip before possibly rebounding over the weekend. However, when stacked against Kamal Haasan's previous high-grossing releases, Thug Life started off on a relatively subdued note. Early box office tracking data from Sacnilk revealed that Thug Life garnered a net domestic earning of ₹17 crore on its opening day. While this figure reflects a healthy turnout given the regional ban in Karnataka, it still lags behind Haasan's earlier films. Pre-release ticket sales were reportedly strong, with advance bookings amounting to approximately Rs 13.89 crore net. Unfortunately, the momentum didn't carry into the film's second day. Preliminary estimates show that Friday collections dropped to around Rs 7 crore. As of now, the total earnings across the first two days hover around Rs 23 crore—a figure that signals a modest start for a film of this scale. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo Comparing opening-day revenues, Thug Life delivered Kamal Haasan's weakest first-day performance among his latest trio of films. His recent venture, Indian 2, directed by Shankar, despite receiving lukewarm feedback, pulled in Rs 25.6 crore net on Day 1. Meanwhile, Vikram, which was a massive box office success directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, opened to a record Rs 32.05 crore, cementing its place as one of Haasan's most financially successful projects. Thug Life's prospects were further dampened by a statewide ban in Karnataka, prompted by a controversial statement Haasan made regarding the Kannada language. While the movie saw releases in other regions, early viewer responses have been a mixed bag. Critics and audiences are divided in their reception, suggesting a challenging road ahead for the film's box office trajectory. About the Film Released in 2025, Thug Life is a Tamil-language action-crime drama directed by Mani Ratnam, who co-authored the screenplay with Kamal Haasan. The movie was jointly produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies. Alongside Haasan and Silambarasan, the ensemble cast includes Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf, and Baburaj. The film marks the first collaboration between Haasan and Ratnam since the iconic Nayakan in 1987.
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
Thug Life Box Office Collection Day 2: Kamal Haasan's action-thriller slows down amid controversy, earns Rs...
The audience's expectations for the film Thug Life, helmed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan and STR, following its release, have had a direct impact on the film's box office collection. Let's see how much the film has earned on the second day. Thug Life Struggles To Maintain Its Momentum Following a disappointing opening day revenue of Rs 15.50 crore , according to early estimates, the film collected just around Rs 7.50 crore on its second day, bringing the total two-day collection to around Rs 23 crore. The makers are concerned about film's Day 2 decline of more than 50%, especially given its high-profile cast, acclaimed director, and considerable pre-release buzz. With mixed to unfavorable reviews and a lack of positive word-of-mouth, fan interest has certainly dipped. The dramatic drop in collections on Friday indicates a difficult weekend ahead unless the film experiences a surprising increase in footfalls on Saturday and Sunday, especially after the release of the multi-starrer film Housefull 5 featuring a stellar star cast from Bollywood. Is Thug Life Going To Be Kamal Haasan's Lowest-Grossing Of All Time After seeing two two-day collections, it can be said that this could be Kamal Haasan's lowest-grossing film of all time. As for now, his lowest is the 1992 comedy-romance film Singaravelan , helmed by R. Udayakumar, which earned Rs 32 crore in its lifetime run. His previous film, Indian 2 , received huge criticism for its poor storyline and presentation, but it managed to hold its tight run at the box office and made Rs 151 crore worldwide. But, in case of Thug Life, it seems difficult, especially after the Karnataka controversy that had shown a strong impact on the film as well. More About Thug Life Thug Life is a gangster action drama movie. Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan co-wrote the film's script. The plot of the film revolves around crime and betrayal, in which the legendary actor has played the role of Rangaraya Sakthivel , a trained martial artist and big mobster with his huge empire. Apart from Kamal Haasan, it also features Silambarasan TR, Ali Fazal, Sanya Malhotra, Trisha Krishnan, Nassar, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lakshmi, Joju George, Sanjana Krishnamurthy, Tannikela Bharani and Mahesh Manjrekar were featured in crucial roles.
