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Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ fined Rs 25 lakh for early OTT release after box office failure

A still from ‘Thug Life’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s much-anticipated film Thug Life has hit another roadblock following its disappointing theatrical run. Released on June 5, the film failed to attract audiences and has been pulled from most theatres across India within three weeks. Now, its early shift to […]

Will honour SC order, says Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar on screening of ‘Thug Life’

BENGALURU KARNATAKA 02/06/2025: A preliminary meeting on the celebration of the 516th birth anniversary of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda held at the conference hall of Vidhana Soudha under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: TH Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday appealed to Kannada activists to abide […]

Supreme Court upholds Kamal Haasan’s right to screen Thug Life in Karnataka

SC upheld the rights of filmmakers and theatre owners to release movies without threats of arson and violence, while making it clear that the Karnataka government must protect Kamal Haasan’s right to screen ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam The Supreme Court made it clear on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) that […]

Discretion is the best part of valour, Karnataka High Court reminds makers of Thug Life film

A view of the High Court of Karnataka. | Photo Credit: The High Court of Karnataka on Friday asked actor Kamal Haasan’s Raajkamal Films International (RKFI), Chennai, to file its statement of objections, if any, against the applications filed by the Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) and an advocate, who want to be part of proceedings […]

Supreme Court issues notice to Karnataka seeking response on ‘Thug Life’ ban

The Supreme Court refused to grant urgent hearing on plea seeking for protection of theatres screening ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka. | Photo Credit: File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on Friday sought the State of Karnataka to respond to a petition seeking to ensure the safe and unimpeded screening of Kamal […]

Supreme Court issues notice to Karnataka seeking response on ‘Thug Life’ ban

The Supreme Court refused to grant urgent hearing on plea seeking for protection of theatres screening ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka. | Photo Credit: File | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Friday sought the State of Karnataka to respond to a petition seeking to ensure the safe and unimpeded screening […]

‘Thug Life’ day 5 box office collection: Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam film continues to struggle

Kamal Haasan in ‘Thug Life’. | Photo Credit: Raaj Kamal Films International/YouTube Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, continues to struggle at the box office. After the fifth day of it’s worldwide release, the pan-Indian film paled in comparison with Housefull 5, the big Bollywood release of last week. According to […]

Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’ shines in Japan amid ‘Thug Life’ release

‘Vikram’ stars Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi and Fahadh Faasil. Just a few days the highly-anticipated Thug Life hit the screens, Kamal Haasan’s 2022 blockbuster Vikram made its theatrical debut in Japan. The Lokesh Kanagaraj-directorial has been drawing large crowds and positive responses upon its release. Released on May 30, 2025, across 54 screens in Japan, […]

Rana Daggubati weighs in on Kamal Haasan’s Kannada language controversy

Rana Daggubati and Kamal Haasan | Photo Credit: The Hindu Actor Rana Daggubati has commented on the backlash surrounding Kamal Haasan’s recent remarks on the Kannada language, which stirred controversy ahead of the release of Thug Life. In an interview with India Today, Rana addressed the growing tendency for outrage on digital platforms. “Social media […]