Ali Fazal On Working In Mani Ratnam's Thug Life With Kamal Haasan: 'Working with Stalwarts Is Humbling'

Versatile and acclaimed actor, Ali Fazal, is all set for his debut in the South film industry with the prestigious project Thug Life, directed by the legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam. The film will be shot by Ravi K Chandran and the music to be composed by AR Rahman. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Ali Fazal’s career, as he steps into the realm of Southern cinema alongside the iconic Kamal Haasan. Thug Life, touted to be a magnum opus by Mani Ratnam, promises to be a cinematic extravaganza, starring Ali in a leading role alongside veteran actor Kamal Hassan and others. While the details of his character are being kept under wraps, the actor has spoken of how elated he is to be working with him.

Ali shared, “I am truly thrilled to be a part of Mani Sir’s vision for ‘Thug Life.’ And i can only hope i bring somethin of significance to this canvas. It’s also an honour to work alongside the Kamal Haasan sir and share notes with him on this. The opportunity to collaborate with two stalwarts of Indian cinema has been humbling. I am deeply grateful to Mani Sir for entrusting me with this role and am eager to bring it to life on screen.”

Production for Thug Life has officially kicked off, with Ali Fazal diving into his role as filming begins in Delhi. After exploring Anurag Basu’s cinematic worlds, the actor is all set to bring depth and charisma to his new character.

Fans are eagerly waiting for the makers to announce the release date of the film along with other updates. To keep the fans hinged to the film, the makers have shared a huge cast update of the movie. The makers have announced the latest addition to the film and it is none other than the actor and director Silambarasan TR.

The makers of Thug Life have unveiled the first look of Silambarasan in the film. It has been released in the form of a poster and video. In the viral video, Silambarasan was seen riding a car on the dunes of a desert. At the end, the actor smiles while pointing towards the camera. The actor is expected to play the role of a cop in the movie as he was seen riding a police car in the video. Raaj Kamal Films International released the first look. It wrote, “In the realms of Dust, a New Thug Arises!” wrote the makers while releasing the first look of the actor.