Thug Life OTT release update: Kamal Haasan's film to arrive sooner than expected? Here's what we know
Thug Life OTT release update: There was a lot of excitement ever since Kamal Haasan's Thug Life was announced; however, after its release, the film failed to impress many. It took a hit at the box office, and reports suggest that its poor reception might lead to an earlier OTT release. Initially, the movie was expected to arrive on Netflix within eight weeks of its theatrical run. However, if recent reports are to be believed, it might be released even sooner.
Thug Life OTT release update
The makers are in talks with the digital partner Netflix to move the OTT release along, according to 123telugu. The action movie may be available on the OTT platform less than a month after its debut if the negotiations are successful. Therefore, the movie might be released in July if the agreement is effective.
Thug Life box office collection day 5
According to initial estimates by industry tracker Sacnilk, Thug Life achieved a poor India nett collection of Rs 3.62 crore on Monday, taking its total domestic earnings to Rs 40.52 crore. The Telugu and Hindi versions only added Rs 29 lakh and Rs 8 lakh, respectively, while the Tamil version contributed Rs 3.25 crore.
Thug Life cast and crew
Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Joju George, Nasser, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Ali Fazal are among the ensemble cast members of Thug Life, which is produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies. With Anbariv choreographing the action scenes, Sreekar Prasad handling editing, and Ravi K. Chandran serving as director of photography, the film has a talented cast. A visually stunning cinematic experience is ensured by the choreography of Kruti Mahesh and the production design created by Sharmishta Roy.
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