Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' Struggles at the Box Office Despite Anticipation
Box Office Performance of 'Thug Life'
Superstar Kamal Haasan has reunited with the iconic director Mani Ratnam after nearly four decades for their film 'Thug Life'. Despite generating significant buzz prior to its release, the film has received a mixed reception from viewers. Currently, 'Thug Life' is facing challenges at the box office, managing to accumulate just around Rs 40 crore within its first five days.
Day 5 Box Office Collection for 'Thug Life':
As reported by Sacnilk, the film earned approximately Rs 3.25 crore on its fifth day, bringing its total earnings to Rs 40.15 crore over the five-day period.
The promotional team for 'Thug Life' recently visited Delhi, where they engaged with the media. During this event, Kamal Haasan discussed the decision to implement an eight-week window before the film is available on OTT platforms. Many in the industry have expressed concerns about the impact of OTT on traditional cinema. Haasan mentioned that the team requested the OTT service to allow for this eight-week gap, believing it could benefit other films as well.
"We asked for this, it wasn't a negotiation or a deal breaker. We wanted them to support us. Both the production company and the OTT platform are trying this out together. If successful, it could simplify operations for both sectors," he explained.
Kamal Haasan also addressed the topic of Hindi being imposed in various states, stating, "We will learn without imposition. Education should be accessible, and we should not create obstacles in that path." He highlighted that the resistance to Hindi imposition is not limited to the southern states, expressing solidarity with regions like Punjab, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing the need for linguistic inclusivity across India.
'Thug Life' features a talented cast including Trisha, Silambarasan, Abhirami, Sanya Malhotra, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Vaiyapuri.