Ali Fazal has officially wrapped up his portions for the highly anticipated Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam and produced by Kamal Haasan. This film marks Ali’s debut in Tamil cinema, and he expressed his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside icons like Kamal Haasan under the visionary direction of Mani Ratnam. In an interview, Ali mentioned that the past two months of filming have been a transformative learning experience for him, during which he not only learned Tamil but also immersed himself in a new cinematic culture, pushing his creative boundaries.
Thug Life also stars an ensemble cast including Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Abhirami, and Nasser. This film marks the long-awaited reunion of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after 36 years since their successful collaboration on Nayakan.
The technical team of Thug Life includes cinematographer Ravi K Chandran, music by AR Rahman, editing by Sreekar Prasad, and action choreography by Anbariv. The film is co-produced by Red Giant Movies (Udhayanidhi), Raaj Kamal Film International (Kamal Haasan), and Madras Talkies (Mani Ratnam). The plot details are currently under wraps, but the film is scheduled for release in theatres on June 5, 2025.
On the work front, Ali Fazal is also busy with other projects, including Lahore 1947, Metro..In Dino, and the film Rule Breakers, where he will share screen space with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Rule Breakers, directed by two-time Oscar-winner Bill Guttentag, is set to hit theatres in March.
