The highly anticipated film Thug Life, directed by legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan, has finally unveiled its first single, 'Jinguchaa', a wedding anthem with lyrics penned by Kamal Haasan himself. The song, composed by A.R. Rahman, features Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR dancing to a track that blends earthy folk rhythms with contemporary flair.
The single was launched at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai, with the presence of stalwarts like Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Joju George, and Ashok Selvan. Thug Life boasts an ensemble cast, including Kamal Haasan as Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Joju George, Nasser, Ali Fazal, and Sanya Malhotra.
The film's distribution network has been officially announced, with Red Giant Movies handling Tamil Nadu, AP International and Home Screen Entertainment handling overseas, Pen Marudhar Cine Entertainment handling North India, Sreshth Movies handling Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Five Star Senthil handling Karnataka. The audio rights have been acquired by Saregama, and Netflix is the official OTT streaming partner. Thug Life is set to release worldwide on June 5, 2025, and the producers are gearing up for a grand cinematic event.
The Thug Life team has also announced the Thug Life Festival, in collaboration with Just Grow Productions, to be held in Sydney, Australia on May 23rd, where A.R. Rahman will be performing. With its star-studded cast, strategic distribution, and grand production, Thug Life is shaping up to be a landmark cinematic experience. The first single 'Jinguchaa' sets the tone for an exciting film, and fans are eagerly waiting for the release on June 5.