Thug Life marked the reunion of the iconic director, Mani Ratnam and veteran actor, Kamal Haasan after 38 years. People still remember the duo for their cult classic, Nayakan, back in 1987. However, now, after more than two decades, the duo has come together and worked in the upcoming film, Thug Life. The film is reportedly all set to hit the screens on June 5, 2025. While everything was going well, an intimate scene in the trailer sparked an online debate. Netizens criticise the age gap romance present in the film. On the other side, Trisha Krishnan and Nayanthara’s fans have an online tussle. Read on to learn more about the controversy linked to Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life.
Netizens criticise the age gap romance between Kamal Haasan and Trisha Krishnan
Soon after the trailer of Thug Life was released on May 17, 2025, netizens started sharing their opinions. While the trailer was praised for its action-packed drama, one particular scene has started online debate. There was an intimate scene where Kamal Hasaan and Trisha Krishnan were featured. Netizens started criticising the age gap romance. There was also another intimate scene, featuring Kamal Haasan and Abhirami, which received mixed reactions.