
“Thug Life,” released on June 5, 2025, is a Tamil gangster action-drama directed by Mani Ratnam, marking a highly anticipated reunion with star Kamal Haasan after decades. The film is set in the gritty underworld of Delhi and centers on Rangaraya Sakthivel (Kamal Haasan), a powerful and feared gangster, and his complex relationship with Amaran (Silambarasan TR), a young boy he adopted and raised as his own after a tragic shootout.Thug Life 2025 Movie Download.
The story opens in 1994, where a brutal gang shootout leads to the death of a newspaper vendor. Sakthivel, feeling responsible, takes in the orphaned Amaran and grooms him to eventually take over his empire. As years pass, Sakthivel continues to expand his influence, but a series of events, including his own imprisonment and a family tragedy involving his brother Manickam’s daughter, lead to a shift in power dynamics. Amaran, now grown and a formidable force himself, takes control of the syndicate.
However, a rift begins to form between Sakthivel and Amaran due to manipulation by Manickam and other envious gang members, who falsely convince Amaran that Sakthivel was responsible for his father’s death. This betrayal sets the stage for a brutal conflict as Amaran, consumed by revenge, plots to bring down his mentor. The film then becomes a tale of trust, betrayal, and the harsh realities of the criminal underworld, culminating in a fierce confrontation between the two men who once shared an unbreakable bond, all while exploring themes of destiny, family, and the cycle of violence.