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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Thug Life' OTT verdict: Netizens slam Kamal Haasan's gangster drama - ‘Complete disappointment'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After a lukewarm run in theatres, 'Thug Life' starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR, has finally dropped on OTT. While fans were curious to see if the Mani Ratnam-directed film might find redemption on OTT, social media reactions seem to echo the disappointment many felt during its theatrical release. Netizens unimpressed by story and execution As soon as the film began streaming on July 3, social media was flooded with reactions — and most of them weren't kind. On X (formerly Twitter), a user shared bluntly, 'Thug Life is such a disappointment. The script is so weak, and you can't connect with any of the characters.' Another comment, laced with sarcasm, read, 'Thug Life Promo > Thug Life Movie… Promo ku pota effort ah padathulayum konjam potu irukalam.' Meanwhile, one netizen, reacting to a post about wanting to watch great cinema, quipped, 'That's where Thug Life succeeded — no could-have-been-great talk. Straight to the point. Total dumbsh*t.' One Twitter user criticized the dance choreography of 'Sugar Baby' song. The Tweet read, "How they controlled their laugh ???? worst choreography asusal worst performance too." Meanwhile, one positive comment read, "Thug Life- an amazing movie. Mani Ratnam shows why he is such a great director. Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan at their best. A must-watch movie. " What went wrong? Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam, Thug Life was supposed to be a return to gritty, emotionally layered storytelling. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Instead, audiences have called out its weak script, sluggish pace, and underwhelming character development. ETimes review We gave the film a rating of only 2 stars out of 5, and our review read, "Thug Life becomes a slog. The latter half goes haywire with many of the sub-plots from the earlier portions either being diluted or largely getting shoved away for a long amount of time. Even Amaran goes missing for quite some time. Instead, what we get are preposterous scenes of Sakthivel's survival after being shot at or stabbed multiple times. The threat of Sadanand ceases to exist and Deepak feels like a weak antagonist who makes moves that are predictable. Even AR Rahman seems to lose interest and delivers a background score that feels random."
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shashwat Singh's distinctive voice strikes a chord with two new tracks
Playback singer Shashwat Singh is gaining widespread attention for his recent songs Zamaana Lage and Sugar Baby , both of which are resonating with audiences across platforms. Zamaana Lage , a romantic ballad from an upcoming ensemble film, features Shashwat alongside . Composed by , the track explores emotional nuances through a soft, evocative arrangement. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With millions of streams online, the song's popularity marks a new phase in Shashwat's career, marked by emotional depth and musical restraint. Reflecting on the process, Shashwat said, 'It was probably the most musical time I've spent in a studio. Every ounce of effort felt worthwhile when the song came out.' He also shared a close working relationship with Arijit, adding that a call between them after the song's release was a cherished moment. The song was filmed in Kolkata, a city close to Shashwat's heart. 'Kolkata has a special place in my life. I keep returning for shows and collaborations. The energy, warmth, and culture always stay with me,' he noted. Shashwat's other release, Sugar Baby , from a Tamil film starring Kamal Haasan and Trisha, has also been well-received. With music by A.R. Rahman, the track showcases a different sonic texture, highlighting Shashwat's range. Having previously lent his voice to a variety of hit tracks across languages and genres, Shashwat continues to build a dynamic musical presence, with recent releases reflecting both personal connection and artistic evolution.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sugar Baby Trisha Krishnan Faces Severe Backlash For Ruining Choreographers Original Dance Step
New Delhi: Actress Trisha Krishnan's Sugar Baby' song from 'Thug Life' has been making more headlines than the movie or the cast itself. After Mani Ratnam faced criticism over its lyrics, now fans are massively trolling the actress for ruining choreographer's original hook step. Trisha Krishnan Trolled For Sugar Baby Recently, choreographer Roshini Nair posted a video of the rehearsal for the song on Instagram. And guess what? Netizens bashed Trisha was not being able to pull-off the dance step with ease and grace. One person wrote: I wonder how she managed to be in industry for so long without knowing acting and dance. Another user said: Seeing the song I thought what a stupid dance step. But seeing the choreographer do it. Now I realise that Trisha ruined a good step. 'Sugar Baby' is composed by the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer AR Rahman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roshini Nair (@rawshini) Thug Life Release, Cast Thug Life is a Tamil actioner, directed by revered filmmaker Mani Ratnam, who co-wrote the script with Kamal Haasan. Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies, the film stars Haasan, alongside Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf and Baburaj. This is Kamal Haasan's and Mani Ratnam's collaboration after their 1987 film Nayakan. Thug Life is scheduled to be released worldwide on June 5, 2025 in standard and IMAX formats.
Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mani Ratnam responds to Anurag Kashyap's criticism over English lyrics in Tamil songs
Mani Ratnam is eagerly awaiting the release of his movie Thug Life, slated to hit the big screens on June 5, 2025. Now, in a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the popular director has responded to director Anurag Kashyap's criticism of Tamil songs having excessive English lyrics. In his words, the Dil Se director said, 'See, most of my film titles have been in Tamil. But it's not a restrictive thing. You don't go in with rules saying - I will do only this. I think a medium opens itself up. If it feels right, then you take that step that feels right for you. Why box yourself in with some false grammar?' 'Sometimes you need a song like Sugar Baby, and it feels right, then you go for it. There's no… I mean, there's no one way or the other. As long as you care enough for both,' the director added. Moreover, the Nayakan creator was asked about whether English lyrics or titles are used in order to cater to younger audiences. Replying, he was quick to refute the claim and highlighted how that alone would never be enough for a film's success. For those unaware, Anurag Kashyap commented on how modern filmmakers in Tamil cinema seem to follow a trend, and critiqued the use of excessive English lines existing in Tamil songs. Explaining how he stays relevant to the younger audience, Ratnam said, 'If you have to write a script based on mafia people, you've never been one. But you still write films based on that. Similarly, for today's youngsters, if you want to write, you learn, you see, and you write on that. So it's not very difficult.' Coming to Mani Ratnam's filmography, the director is soon bringing his film Thug Life to theaters, slated to release on June 5, 2025. It features the tale of Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, an aging gangster who is presumed to be dead. In his eyes, his adopted son, Amaran, is the main conspirator who has now become the head of his mafia gang. With vengeance on his mind, Sakthivel decides to vanquish Amaran, highlighting how their destinies were always intertwined. With Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR in the leading roles, the film also has actors like Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Joju George, and many more in key roles.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Trisha Krishnan ‘ruined' Sugar Baby, says Internet, after watching choreographer's moves to Thug Life song
One of the most contentious songs from Mani Ratnam's Thug Life has to be Sugar Baby. The AR Rahman composition has faced criticism for everything from the song title to Trisha Krishnan's dance and more. This only escalated once choreographer Roshini Nair posted a video of the rehearsal for the song on Instagram. (Also Read: 'Are you okay Mani Ratnam?': Internet reacts to director naming Thug Life song featuring Trisha Krishnan Sugar Baby) Roshini posted a behind-the-scenes video of her and Trisha performing the hook step of Sugar Baby. Tagging choreographer Kruti Mahesh, she wrote, 'Once in a lifetime experience!!! THUG LIFE!!! Choreographer @iamkrutimahesh.' The footage is juxtaposed with Trisha performing the hook step in the recently released lyrical video of the song. A post shared by Roshini Nair 🧿 (@rawshini) The comments section of the post was filled with people having a lot of feeling about how Trisha performed the hook step. One person wrote, ''Choreographer nailed it… Trisha hmmmm.' Another commented, 'Its not a bad step, its Trisha who did bad.' One thought, 'Choregrapher is dancing very gracefully. I don't know what Trisha is doing.' A person even thought the choreographer should've been in the song, 'The choreographer's facial expressions are superb. The song would have been better if she acted.' Some even thought Trisha 'ruined' a fun step, with one Instagram user writing, 'Seeing the song I thought what a stupid dance step. But seeing the choreographer do it. Now I realise that Trisha ruined a good step.' Another agreed, 'Seeing the song I thought what a stupid dance step. But seeing the choreographer do it. Now I realise that Trisha ruined a good step.' An Instagram user even felt seen by how others agreed with them, writing, 'I thought I am the only one who thought trisha''s acting or dancing skills are not looking at the comments it's clear that I am not I still don't understand how she survived in film industry for so long and has huge fan be purely bcz of script…' Another wrote, 'I wonder how she managed to be in industry for so long without knowing acting and dance.'
