Kamal Hassan reschedules Thug Life audio launch amid rising tensions between India and Pak: ‘Art can wait, India comes first’

Kamal Hassan's production house, Raaj Kamal Films International shared that the new date will be announced 'at a later, more appropriate time'.

By: Entertainment Desk

Bengaluru | May 9, 2025 01:22 PM IST

2 min read

Kamal Hassan-starrer Mani Ratnam film Thug Life's audio launch is now rescheduled.

Actor Kamal Hassan has announced that the audio launch event of his film Thug Life will be rescheduled amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Thug Life, an upcoming Tamil gangster action drama, directed by Mani Ratnam, which has its script co-written by him and actor Kamal Haasan, is one of the most awaited films of the star. The film team had planned the audio launch of Thug Life on May 16, but it is being rescheduled for now.

Kamal Hassan’s production house, Raaj Kamal Films International, shared a statement that read, “Art can wait. India comes first. In view of the developments at our nation’s border and the current state of heightened alert, we have decided to reschedule the audio launch of Thug Life, originally planned for the 16th of May.”

It read further, “As our soldiers stand firm on the frontlines with unflinching courage in defence of our motherland, I believe it is a time for quiet solidarity, not celebration. A new date will be announced at a later, more appropriate time. At this time, our thoughts are with the brave men and women of our armed forces who stand vigilant, safeguarding our nation. As citizens, it is our duty to respond with restraint and solidarity. Celebration must make way for reflection. — Kamal Haasan,” concluded the statement.

Here’s the recent post by Kamal Haasan:

In recent days, singer Arijit Singh cancelled his Chennai concert and also postponed his Abu Dhabi concert as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to rise.

Backed by Red Giant Movies, Raaj Kamal Film International, and Madras Talkies, the film Thug Life also stars Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Joju George, Abhirami and Nasser. The film is planned to hit the screens on June 5.

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