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‘I want a real woman to kiss…’: Kamal Haasan on emergence of AI after taking a special course in USA

‘I want a real woman to kiss…’: Kamal Haasan on emergence of AI after taking a special course in USA

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Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life is slated to release on June 5, 2025. Ahead of the movie hitting the big screens, the veteran actor was seen in a chat with India Today, where he dropped details about AI after taking a course on the same. The superstar had taken a special course on AI and wasn’t too keen on its use in cinema. In his words, the actor said, “I would never be satisfied with a digital kiss from a baby. I want a real baby. You understand? I want a real woman to kiss. I want a real man to hold like that. A hologram won’t do.” “I want to shake hands with Mani Ratnam. Who cares about a hologram of Mani Ratnam? It doesn’t think like him. It’s tweaked by somebody else. So, I like the AI, but I’m not sure that AI will like me. Now I have to catch up, and then we’ll see,” Kamal Haasan added. Concluding his words, the superstar made it clear that, like how humans have conquered …

Silambarasan says Mani Ratnam asked him to grab Kamal Haasan’s neck tightly in Thug Life: ‘He gave terrible reaction’

Silambarasan says Mani Ratnam asked him to grab Kamal Haasan’s neck tightly in Thug Life: ‘He gave terrible reaction’

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Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam have reunited for Thug Life after 38 years. The makers recently held the audio launch event of the film, which was attended by the entire cast. During the event, actor Silambarasan TR (popularly known as STR) recalled a tricky scene from the movie where he was supposed to grab Kamal’s neck. (Also Read: Thug Life: Kamal Haasan apologises to fans for not collaborating with Mani Ratnam earlier) Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR’s still from Thug Life trailer. Silambarasan apologises to Kamal Haasan STR talked about the shot from the trailer where he and Kamal grab each other’s neck in an intense face-off. He revealed that when they were taking the first take, he held Kamal’s neck lightly and the director stopped them. He recalled, “Mani sir told me, ‘Simbu you are not doing it properly, hold his neck tightly.’ I was like sir you are joking right? but Mani sir said, ‘It’s clearly visible on the screen so you have to do it.’” In the next shot, he then decided …

Mani Ratnam asked STR to choke Kamal Haasan ‘harder’ during Thug Life shoot; 70-year-old actor scolded him for being too rough: ‘I was very confused’ | Bollywood News

Mani Ratnam asked STR to choke Kamal Haasan ‘harder’ during Thug Life shoot; 70-year-old actor scolded him for being too rough: ‘I was very confused’ | Bollywood News

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As fans eagerly await the release of the Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life, the film’s team recently came together for its grand audio launch, unveiling nine songs from the highly anticipated film. During the event, the cast and crew spoke in detail about the movie and also shared several behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Actor Silambarasan TR (popularly known as STR) recalled a tricky scene he shot with Kamal Haasan, where he had to grab him by the neck. At the event, STR shared that filming the fight scene with Kamal Haasan was daunting. While director Mani Ratnam pushed him to choke Kamal harder, the 70-year-old actor would get uncomfortable with the roughness and scold him. STR was caught between the rock and a hard place. During the audio launch, STR also shared that on the third take, he grabbed Kamal’s neck very hardly and the actor started giving very strong reactions. Sharing his experience, he said, “I was confused wondering if I pressed too hard or if he was performing. If I loosened the grip, Mani sir would …

Thug Life release date, plot, star cast, OTT: Here’s everything about Kamal Haasan, Trisha and STR’s upcoming movie

Thug Life release date, plot, star cast, OTT: Here’s everything about Kamal Haasan, Trisha and STR’s upcoming movie

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Thug Life is a Tamil action drama film that is just days away from hitting the big screens. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the action drama has fans eagerly waiting as it marks his reunion with Kamal Haasan after 36 years. The duo last collaborated on the iconic 1987 film Nayakan. If you’re excited to catch Thug Life in theaters, continue reading to learn more. Thug Life release date and star cast Thug Life will release in theaters on June 5, 2025. The cast features Kamal Haasan in the lead role alongside Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, and Nassar.  Thug Life CBFC details Thug Life completed its certification process on May 19, 2025. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) granted it a UA 16+ rating. The film runs for 165.42 minutes, roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes. According to the certificate, there were no additional cuts made. However, two curse words were muted before approval. Thug Life trailer and storyline Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life explores the dark world of the …

Thug Life: Censor Board mutes two words in Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam’s film

Thug Life: Censor Board mutes two words in Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam’s film

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Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR starrer Thug Life is all set to hit the big screens on June 5, 2025. The film’s certification was completed on May 19, 2025, and it has received a UA 16+ rating from the CBFC. As per the certificate, the film’s runtime is 165.42 minutes, which translates to approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes. The film has not undergone any additional cuts but has muted two curse words. Thug Life unfolds within a crime-ridden mafia world, led by Rangaraaya Sakthivel and his brother Manickam. Amidst a brutal shootout, Sakthivel saves a young boy named Amaran and, believing their destinies are intertwined, raises him as his own son. Years later, Sakthivel becomes the target of an assassination attempt and is presumed dead—only to suspect that Amaran may be behind the betrayal. With revenge in his heart, Sakthivel sets out to settle scores with his son Amaran and brother, Manickam, whom he believes betrayed him. The rest of the story unfolds as a deadly game—will Sakthivel succeed, or will someone else rise …

Thug Life trailer OUT: Kamal Haasan starrer is gritty gangster saga, unfolding father-son rivalry

Thug Life trailer OUT: Kamal Haasan starrer is gritty gangster saga, unfolding father-son rivalry

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Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR, is all set to hit the big screens on June 5, 2025. Ahead of the release, the makers have dropped its massive trailer, packed with action and grit. The 2-minute-long trailer of this gangster saga presents a complex tale of grey-shaded characters, with a dominating father-son bond turning sour with rivalry. Watch the Thug Life trailer here: The trailer of Thug Life showcases Rangaraya Sakthivel Naickar, a powerful gangster who was saved from death by a young boy, Amaran. Announcing their lives to have an intertwined destiny, Rangaraya leads his men along with the latter, making him his son. However, with rising tensions and foes around them, Rangaraya is presumed to be dead but is soon to make a return from his grave. Now, the father and son are locking horns with one another, marking it as a game of death. What presumably happened to Rangaraya, how he and his son came to be at opposite odds, seems to set up the entire film. Moreover, Trisha Krishnan plays …

Silambarasan calls himself ‘student’ dropping selfie with Kamal Haasan and AR Rahman

Silambarasan calls himself ‘student’ dropping selfie with Kamal Haasan and AR Rahman

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Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR is hitting the big screens on June 5, 2025. Ahead of its release, the latter has dropped a special selfie along with legends Kamal Haasan and AR Rahman. Taking to his social media, Silambarasan TR shared the picture with the icons and penned, “Cinema • Student • Music.” See the post: Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR had made the headlines recently after the former shared his first introduction with the actor on the sets of Thug Life. Haasan told a news media outlet, “When a person like Simbu comes on set and people tell him, you’re working with a legend and all. As the ‘legend,’ it is my responsibility to ease the pressure off him.” However, when Haasan spoke about not being frightened with him, Simbu replied and said, “Sir, you also don’t take me lightly thinking I’m just a new boy. Do your job properly.” Talking about Thug Life, Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan starrer is said to be a gangster actioner. The movie helmed by Mani …

Thug Life OTT release: Here’s where you can watch Kamal Haasan, STR and Trisha’s action film online after theatrical run

Thug Life OTT release: Here’s where you can watch Kamal Haasan, STR and Trisha’s action film online after theatrical run

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Thug Life is an upcoming Tamil action drama set to release in theaters on June 5, 2025. Directed by Mani Ratnam, the film features Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, and several others. Although the movie is yet to hit cinemas, details about its OTT release have already been revealed. Where to watch Thug Life Thug Life will start streaming on Netflix following its theatrical run. The makers announced the same on Netflix’s official social media handle. The post on X read, “The Vinveli Naayagan is back—and how?! Thug Life is coming to Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi after its theatrical release!” Take a look at the post below: Official teaser and plot of Thug Life The story of Thug Life is set in a world dominated by crime and power. Kamal Haasan plays Rangaraaya Sakthivel Naicker, a mysterious and powerful man who operates deep within this criminal underworld.  The teaser shows him introducing the term “yakuza,” linking his character to global gangster culture. His appearance in a martial arts-inspired outfit hints at …

Mani Ratnam asked STR to choke Kamal Haasan ‘harder’ during Thug Life shoot; 70-year-old actor scolded him for being too rough: ‘I was very confused’ | Bollywood News

Kamal Haasan reveals his new nickname for Mani Ratnam; Simbu shares why he’s never late to Thug Life director’s set: ‘It’s not because I am scared of him, but…’ | Tamil News

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Despite belonging to different generations, there is something interestingly similar about Tamil stars Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR (popularly known as Simbu); both of them pretty much grew up on movie sets after having made their film debuts as child artistes. While Kamal Haasan entered the world of cinema at the age of six, playing a key role in director A Bhimsingh’s Gemini Ganesan and Savitri-starrer Kalathur Kannamma (1960) – which earned him the Rashtrapati Award – Simbu made his first screen appearance at the tender age of one in his father T Rajendar’s Uravai Kaatha Kili (1984). Since then, the two have come a long way. Another factor that unites them is their shared admiration and deep respect for legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam. While the two are gearing up for the release of Mani’s Thug Life, which also marks the two actors’ first on-screen collaboration, Kamal and Simbu recently opened up about their experience working with the veteran director. Talking about Mani’s dedication to filmmaking, Kamal also revealed the new nickname he has given …

Is Silambarasan TR planning to get married soon? Thug Life actor breaks silence

Is Silambarasan TR planning to get married soon? Thug Life actor breaks silence

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Silambarasan TR, fondly known as Simbu, has often made headlines not only for his impressive performances but also for his personal life. With his upcoming film Thug Life generating buzz, fans are now curious about another big update—his relationship status. At a recent event, STR was asked about marriage, and here’s what he had to say. STR shared his thoughts and said that the concept itself isn’t the issue, but rather the attitude of people today. The actor pointed out that many individuals are unwilling to give each other space and are often focused only on their own lives and priorities.  According to him, relationships should be built on mutual understanding, and one cannot force companionship. He added that when the right person is meant to come, she will arrive at the right time, and things will naturally fall into place.  STR said, “Marriage is not the problem; the problem is people. These days, very few people are willing to let each other be. Everyone says, ‘This is my life, that is important to me,’ …