Thug Life
2025, Tamil. Directed by Mani Ratnam.
In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manikkam rescue a young boy, Amaran, during a violent police shootout and raise him as their own. Years later, when an assassination attempt shakes Sakthivel's empire, suspicion turns inward. Consumed by vengeance, Sakthivel sets out to destroy the very family he once built.
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Thug Life is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Mani RatnamDirector
- Kamal HaasanRangaraya Sakthivel
- SilambarasanAmaran
- Trisha KrishnanIndrani
- AbhiramiJeeva
- Ashok SelvanJaikumar Royappa
- Aishwarya LekshmiAnna / Chandra
- NassarManikkam
- Joju GeorgeKanjirapally Pathros
- Ali FazalDeepak Yadav
- Sanjana KrishnamoorthyMangai
- Mahesh ManjrekarSadanand
- Tanikella BharaniSivaguru
Details
- Released
- 5 June 2025
- Original title
- தக் லைஃப்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan
- Budget
- $35M
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How long is Thug Life?
Thug Life runs 165 minutes (2h 45m).
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Thug Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Thug Life is rated U/A 16+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Thug Life on?
Thug Life is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Thug Life?
If you liked Thug Life, try The Perfect Weapon, Revenge of the Ninja, El padrino: The Latin Godfather.
Who directed Thug Life?
Thug Life (2025) was directed by Mani Ratnam and stars Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan.