Legendary actor Kamal Haasan, whose recent film ‘Indian 2’ faced significant backlash, is currently working on the highly anticipated ‘Thug Life’ under the direction of Mani Ratnam. While the film promises to be a cinematic spectacle, its potential release during the Sankranti 2025 season has raised concerns.
The Sankranti period is already a highly competitive release window, with several big-ticket films including Chiranjeevi’s ‘Vishwambhara’, an Anil Ravipudi-Venkatesh collaboration, and Ravi Teja’s upcoming project vying for screen space. Even Ajith’s ‘Good Bad Ugly’ is expected to release during the same period.
Securing sufficient theatrical space for all these films is a daunting task, and industry insiders believe that ‘Thug Life’ could face challenges in gaining adequate visibility amidst such intense competition. While Kamal Haasan’s star power ensures a strong foothold in Tamil Nadu, the Telugu market might prove to be more challenging.
Previous instances of actors like Dhanush and Siva Karthikeyan postponing their film releases during Sankranti due to lack of available screens highlight the competitive nature of the release window. As a result, there is growing speculation about a potential change in the release date for ‘Thug Life’ to avoid direct competition with other major films.
With ‘Indian 3’ slated for a summer 2025 release, the strategic planning of the release dates for Kamal Haasan’s films is crucial to maximize their impact.
