Thug Life QUICK Review: Kamal Haasan 'delivers with sheer class' in this SUPER ENGAGING film; Silambarasan TR's EXPLOSIVE...

Thug Life is one of the most awaited films of 2025. Mani Ratnam directed the film and it stars Kamal Haasan in the main roles. The film had its USA peremiere and netizens have filled twitter with their reaction on the first half. Actor Silambarasan TR (STR) is also playing a key role in the film and his performance seems to have won hearts across the globe. The first half of the film has received mixed reviews and fans are going gaga over the gangster action drama. They have even highlighted technical finesse and are in love with the amazing fiery performances of the star cast.

One user wrote, "#ThugLife first half review - Cult classic with banger interval portion ?

The movie kicks off in style, follows a familiar path for a few minutes, and then picks up!

-#KamalHaasan delivers with sheer class ?

- #SilambarasanTR as gangster steals the show with explosive energy ?

- Cinematography & ARR BGM

are next level Jinguchaa Song ???

INTERVAL: STR MASS BLAST Dialogue ? Waiting for the 2nd Half! ?

PAISA VASOOL FOR KH AND STR FANS ?

#ThugLifeReview #ThugLifeFDFS", another commented saying, "Thug life review: first half ?? - super engaging ??

Mani ratnam aesthetics >>>>>?????????????

Hoping for a better second half .

Mani ratnam is the Hayao Miyazaki of Indian Cinema

#ThugLife #KamalHaasan? #ThugLifeBlockbuster #Thuglifereview".

A look at the tweets

Thug life review: first half ?? - super engaging ??

Mani ratnam aesthetics >>>>>?????????????

Hoping for a better second half .

Mani ratnam is the Hayao Miyazaki of Indian Cinema #ThugLife #KamalHaasan? #ThugLifeBlockbuster #Thuglifereview pic.twitter.com/UtFcICxImv

juice9 (@Georgej39718648) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife first half review - Cult classic with banger interval portion ?

The movie kicks off in style, follows a familiar path for a few minutes, and then picks up!

-#KamalHaasan delivers with sheer class ?

- #SilambarasanTR as gangster steals the show with explosive pic.twitter.com/WOGSU9LSfk

Sekar ? (@itzSekar) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife Review : A Typical Maniratnam Style Entertainer with SOLID Performance's- 3.5/5 ????

Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan and @SilambarasanTR_ Combo is SIMPLY SUPERB ? on screen with their Solid screen Presence ???

Mainly #ManiRatnam Sir Kudos to you sir only you can pic.twitter.com/wFcMnAQArE

Telugu Cult ?? (@Telugu_Cult) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife First Half Review :

CCV Part 2

Simple Predictable story between thugs fighting for power.Too much lag.Nothing impressive so far.

Too old story,way old screenplay.

ARR isn't helping at all. Nothing relatable or connecting,not even intro.

2nd half.?#ThugLifeReview pic.twitter.com/2YFTWNp3bs

Kingsley (@CineKingsley) June 5, 2025

#ThugLife ~ Turd Life ? Predictable gangster saga by Mani Ratnam with an Outdated story by Kamal Haasan & an Ineffective score by ARR. What works is the good De-aging work in the beginning, and the rest is big blunder.?? (1 /5) pic.twitter.com/gpU7hin9k1

Prince Prithvi (@PrincePrithvi) June 5, 2025

Kamal Haasan who plays the role of Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker in the film has been praised for his class and presence. Some netizens are in love with Silambarasan, who plays the role of Amaran in Thug Life. Netizens feel that STR has set the screens on fire with his bang-on performance in the first half. "STR erupts on screen," wrote one user, another said, 'unnmatched". Fans are calling the film 'paisal vasool' and are in love with Kamal Haasan and STR's chemistry.

Reviewers have also pointed out Mani Ratnam's signature storytelling style and are praising his visual flair, direction, and rich content. A.R. Rahman's background score (BGM) has also received love from the fans.

Some netizens are even criticizing the film and calling the story too old. The film is co-written by Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam. The film is produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf and Baburaj play pivotal roles in the film.

Despite the film being surrounded by controversy, Thug Life has been winning hearts and how! Now netizens are waiting to know how will the second half of the film be.