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Thug Life OTT release: When & where to watch Kamal Haasan's film online?

Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' is now streaming on OTT. The film had released in theatres on June 5 and due to its underwhelming performance in theatres, makers decided to have an early online release

SC orders K'taka to take action against disrupters of 'Thug Life' release

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Karnataka government to take action against those obstructing the screening of Kamal Haasan starrer "Thug Life" in the state. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Manmohan recorded the state government's assurance that it would provide adequate security to the theaters if the movie was screened in the state. The bench said it did not want a situation to crop up in which someone's sentiment was hurt by utterances and the movie was stalled from releasing, or a standup show was cancelled or an artist was stopped from reciting a poem. As a result, the bench asked the state government to contain any "divisive element" posing as a threat to the film's release. The top court closed the PIL after the state government's assurance, observing no guidelines or directions were required to be given. On June 17, the top court came down heavily on the Karnataka government after the actor's movie" was not screened in theatres in the state, and observed that

Thug Life box office Day 8: Kamal Haasan film struggles to reach ₹50 crore

Despite the long-awaited reunion of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades, Thug Life saw no growth at the box office on Day 8

Thug Life collections Day 7: Kamal Haasan's film struggles at box office

Despite the much-hyped reunion of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam after 37 years, Thug Life is seeing a sharp decline in collections

Thug Life box office day 5: Kamal Haasan's film struggles post-weekend

After a strong start, Kamal Haasan's Thug Life sees a sharp drop in box office numbers by day 5, Monday. The movie was released on June 5, 2025

We will learn without imposition: Kamal Haasan on three-language policy

Where does Kamal Haasan stand on the issue of imposition of Hindi in the south? I stand with Punjab. I stand with Karnataka. I stand with Andhra, is his quick reply. The pan-India superstar's latest film Thug Life, the 234th in a 65-year career, released in theatres this week amid controversy over his comment that Kannada was born out of Tamil. He refused to apologise and the film did not release in Karnataka. "I am the actor from 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye'..., Haasan told PTI during a recent visit to the news agency's headquarters, referring to his 1981 hit Hindi film about a Tamil boy and his romance with his Hindi speaking neighbour. Without imposition, we will learn. Don't impose, because this is ultimately education and we must take the shortest route to education and not put hurdles in its way," the actor said. The ruling DMK in his home state Tamil Nadu has long opposed the three-language policy introduced under the National Education Policy (NEP). The party has repeatedly accused t

Thug Life X reviews: Mani Ratnam's gangster film divides the internet

Kamal Haasan's starrer Thug Life was released in theatres today. However, the movie received mixed reactions from fans on social media

Thug Life is here: Release date, advance bookings and how to book tickets

Ahead of its June 5 release, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's Thug Life release date has already sold over 77,000 tickets. Here's everything to know from controversy & bookings to box office predictions

'Historian or linguist?' HC raps Kamal Haasan over Kannada origin remark

Kamal Haasan had approached Karnataka HC on Monday seeking protection for 'Thug Life' release after KFCC bans film over his 'Kannada born from Tamil' remark

Kamal Haasan to join Rajya Sabha? DMK allots one seat to his party MNM

The Election Commission of India had earlier announced that Rajya Sabha polls will be held for eight seats - six from Tamil Nadu and two from Assam

Ilaiyaraaja issues legal notice to Manjummel Boys team over 'Gunaa' song

Renowned Tamil music composer Ilaiyaraaja has given a legal notice over use of his song 'Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan' from the Tamil film Guna (1991), in Manjummel Boys, revealed The Hindu

Kamal Haasan's MNM joins DMK-led alliance in TN, gets one RS seat for 2025

Actor Kamal Haasan-led Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on Saturday joined the ruling DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu and extended its support for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Amid speculations that Haasan's party might be allotted seats to contest the Parliamentary polls, the DMK gave MNM one seat for the 2025 Rajya Sabha polls. Haasan and the ruling party President and Chief Minister M K Stalin finalised the deal at the DMK headquarters Anna Arivalayam here. Speaking to reporters after clinching the deal, Haasan said his move to join the alliance was done for the sake of the country and not for any consideration for post. He extended his party's "full support" to the alliance. MNM will do campaign related work in the 39 Lok Sabha seats in TN and the lone Puducherry segment, according to the understanding arrived at by the two leaders.

Will meet you with good news: Kamal Hassan to make announcement on alliance

While speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, the MNM chief, referring to preparations for the parliamentary polls, anticipated a "good opportunity" adding that the election works are going well

Vikrant Massey's '12th Fail' declared 'Best Film' at Filmfare Awards 2024

It's a special moment for the team of '12th Fail' as the film bagged the Best Film Award at the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards

Kamal Haasan to campaign for DMK front candidate in Erode on Feb 19

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan will join the Erode East bypoll campaign on Sunday, canvassing for ruling DMK-headed Secular Progressive Alliance candidate EVKS Elangovan. This will be the first time Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) is backing another party in an electoral contest since it has faced all polls, including the 2021 Assembly elections by itself since its founding in 2018. Congress leader Elangovan is pitted against the AIADMK's K S Thennarasu while Seeman's Naam Tamizhar Katchi and actor Vijayakanth's DMDK candidates are also in the fray. According to the itinerary released by MNM here, Haasan will hold campaign meetings in five locations later on Sunday. The Congress candidate, father of Thirumahan Everaa whose death recently necessitated the bypoll, had earlier met Haasan and sought support following which MNM decided to back the former TNCC president. The bypoll result will be seen as an indicator of the DMK government's performance and the electoral battle is bein

MNM extends support to Cong on Erode East bypoll in TN: Kamal Haasan

Actor Kamal Haasan-led Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) on Wednesday extended unconditional support to Congress candidate EVKS Elangovan for the February 27 Erode East bypoll, saying it was a "moment of national importance" to fight for the common cause of joining hands against "communal forces." Elangovan, senior Congress leader and former union minister, is the candidate of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Aliance (SPA). The bypoll was necessitated due to the recent death of sitting local legislator and his son Thirumahan Everaa. Briefing reporters after chairing a meeting of the party's Administrative and Executive councils, Haasan said they unanimously decided to extend "unconditional support" to the DMK-led SPA candidate and "my friend" Elangovan. "Myself and my partymen will extend whatever assistance is required for Elangovan's win," and ensure a big victory margin for the Congress leader, Haasan added. This is the first time the actor-politician is extending support to a candidate

WATCH | Trailer of Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part One' released

The trailer of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part One' was unveiled at a grand audio launch event in Chennai on Tuesday

'Vikram' crosses another milestone, rakes in over Rs 300 cr in India

Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' continues to enthral audiences and has crossed another milestone. The film crossed the 300-crore-mark in India, making it the highest-grossing film of all time in Tamil Nadu

Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Vikram' pummels competition, mints Rs 33 cr on day 1

Kamal Haasan-starrer 'Vikram', which was released worldwide on June 3, collected Rs 33 crore at the box office on the first day itself, with Rs 21 crore coming from Tamil Nadu alone.

OTT, satellite rights of Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' sell for Rs 200 cr

The movie, which is slated to be released on June 3 in theatres around the world, has already notched up Rs 200 crore in sales of TV and OTT rights.