Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan’s film fails to walk the talk, Trisha disappoints big time

When Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam collaborated for the last time in 1987, they created one of the most impactful films of all time. Nayakan, featuring Saranya Ponvannan and Haasan, is still remembered for its relevance and for paving the way for other crime dramas. Since then, fans have been wanting the duo to collaborate and give another masterpiece to the cinema. When Thug Life was announced and its first look was out, it seemed like prayers were answered, until June 5. As the film has hit the big screens, it has shattered hearts with its mediocre writing and predictable plot. Thug Life was being anticipated as one of the biggest films of 2025, bringing the OGs together. However, now it will be remembered as the biggest disenchantment of all time. But the film that failed to walk the talk is not all bad. Mani Ratnam’s magic with the emotional quotient of the film is intact and it makes you root for an 80-year-old, till the last, even if that feels dragged and sluggish.