Kamal Haasan's Thug Life: Box Office Performance and Hindi Imposition Remarks

Thug Life's Box Office Performance

Kamal Haasan and renowned director Mani Ratnam reunited after nearly four decades for their Tamil film 'Thug Life', generating significant anticipation prior to its release. However, despite the excitement, the film has received a mixed reception from viewers and has not performed well financially. Here’s a look at the box office earnings of Thug Life over its first four days.

Box Office Collection on Day 4

Thug Life Box Office Collection Day 4:

As reported by Sacnilk, 'Thug Life' garnered Rs 6.50 crore on its fourth day, bringing its total earnings to Rs 36.90 crores within the first four days.

Kamal Haasan's Views on Hindi Imposition

Recently, Kamal Haasan expressed his views regarding the imposition of Hindi in various states, stating, “We will learn without imposition. Avoid forcing it, as education should be accessible without obstacles.”

He highlighted that the resistance to Hindi imposition is not limited to southern states, asserting, “I support Punjab, Karnataka, and Andhra. This issue extends beyond just one region.”

Haasan articulated the frustrations of non-Hindi speakers, questioning, “When you enforce Hindi and suggest that jobs are inaccessible without it, it raises concerns about promises made and the status of my language among the 22 official languages.”

Promotion and OTT Release Strategy

The Thug Life team previously promoted the film in Delhi, where Kamal Haasan discussed the decision to maintain an eight-week gap before its OTT release. Many in the industry have noted the impact of OTT platforms on traditional cinema, and Haasan mentioned that the team requested this window to benefit both their film and others.

He explained, “This was not a negotiation but a request. We aimed for collaboration between the production company and the OTT platform. If successful, it could streamline operations for both sectors.”

Cast of Thug Life

'Thug Life' features a talented ensemble cast including Trisha, Silambarasan, Abhirami, Sanya Malhotra, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Vaiyapuri.