Thug Life has significantly impacted both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, who collaborated after a long gap of 38 years. In response to the audience’s disappointment, the director expressed his regret, stating, “I apologize to those who hoped for another Nayakan from us. Our intention was never to revisit the past. Why would we? We aimed to explore something entirely new. I believe the issue was not just heightened expectations; it was rather a misconception about what we would deliver. The audience anticipated a product vastly different from what we offered.”
As Mani sets his sights on his next project, Kamal Haasan has opted to take a break. A close associate of Kamal disclosed, “The setback of Thug Life has hit Kamal Haasan hard. He genuinely believed that he and Mani were on the verge of creating something remarkable. The immediate backlash upon its release took both of them by surprise. Kamal is not looking to take on new projects soon.” Does this imply he will concentrate on his political endeavors? Not exactly. Kamal Haasan is currently stepping away from public engagements. His future plans remain undecided.
