Chennai lit up with music and celebration as ‘Jinguchaa’, the first single from Kamal Haasan starring Thug Life—the upcoming film directed by legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam—was launched at Kalaivanar Arangam. Unveiled by cinematic icons Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, and A.R. Rahman, with stalwarts Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Joju George, and Ashok Selvan in attendance, the event marked the beginning of a bold new chapter in Indian cinema.
Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, R. Mahendran, Madras Talkies, and Siva Ananth, Thug Life brings together one of the most ambitious ensembles in recent times—both on screen and behind the scenes. Thug Life stars Kamal Haasan as Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker and features a powerhouse cast including Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Joju George, Nasser, Ali Fazal, Sanya Malhotra, and many more acclaimed names from across the country. This confluence of talent—on screen and off—signals a landmark cinematic experience. Thug Life is set to deliver a film rich in vision, emotion, and scale—crafted by masters, made for generations.
Set against the backdrop of a pulsating wedding celebration, ‘Jinguchaa’ features Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR dancing to a track that is quintessential Rahman—where earthy folk rhythms meet contemporary flair. With lyrics penned by Kamal Haasan, the song carries a playful charm and spirited energy, offering a vibrant first look into the layered world of Thug Life.
It is epic and a must watch and listen!
The Thug Life team also announced the Thug Life Festival, in collaboration with Just Grow Productions, to be held in Sydney, Australia on Friday, May 23rd, where A.R. Rahman will be performing.
The first single is here.
The celebration has begun.
The countdown to Thug Life is on and we can’t wait to see and hear more.
