Dulquer Salmaan - Jayam Ravi Opt Out Of Kamal Haasan Thug Life

Dulquer, Jayam Ravi opt out of Kamal Thug Life. Kamal Haasan is currently immersed in preparations for his highly anticipated upcoming release, "Thug Life," which has been generating significant buzz in South Indian cinema circles. However, recent reports have stirred the internet, indicating that actor Dulquer Salmaan, initially slated to play a crucial role in the film, has opted out of the project. Adding to this, Jayam Ravi is also reported to have withdrawn from the film due to scheduling conflicts.

Sources suggest that Jayam Ravi's decision stems from conflicting commitments, which may hinder his ability to participate in the upcoming shooting schedules. Trade analyst Karthik Ravivarma hinted on social media that scheduling issues are behind Jayam Ravi's potential exit. Earlier reports indicated that Dulquer Salmaan also exited "Thug Life" due to his packed schedule. The departures of both actors seem to be a result of their busy schedules, complicating their involvement in Kamal Haasan's project. However, no official statement has been released by the film's crew regarding these developments.

During the finale of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7, Kamal Haasan spoke about "Thug Life," emphasizing Raaj Kamal Films' commitment to prioritizing quality over profitability. This dedication to excellence is evident in his collaboration with Mani Ratnam, with whom he reunited after 35 years since their last project together, "Nayakan." Haasan reflected on their collaboration, stating, "If I liked a story, he didn’t like it. And if he liked it, I didn’t. If both of us liked it, some other problems arose. So, it has taken these many years to finally come up with something that we both liked."

"Thug Life," helmed by Mani Ratnam, marks the duo's collaboration after 36 years. The star-studded cast includes names like Trisha, Joju George, Abhirami, Nassar, Gautham Karthik, and Aishwarya Lekshmi. The film is produced by Kamal Haasan, R Mahendran, Mani Ratnam, and Siva Ananth under Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies banners. AR Rahman is composing the music, Ravi K Chandran is handling cinematography, and A Sreekar Prasad is the editor. The screenplay is penned by Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan.