Thug Life: Ali Fazal calls Kamal Haasan a global icon of storytelling; says, “To share the screen with is an honour”

Ali Fazal, who is set to appear in the much-anticipated film Thug Life, shared an emotional response to the appreciation he received from veteran actor Kamal Haasan during a recent promotional event. The event marked one of the first joint public appearances of the two actors, where Haasan introduced Fazal with notable warmth and respect.

 

Thug Life: Ali Fazal calls Kamal Haasan a global icon of storytelling; says, “To share the screen with is an honour”

 

Speaking on stage about his first impression of Fazal, Kamal Haasan recalled being impressed by the actor’s performance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Netflix film Khufiya. “I saw you in Vishal’s film and I knew I wanted to work with you. And this man (Mani Ratnam) made it happen. Ali is a very important actor for India. So, I want you to welcome him to Chennai and our cinema,” Haasan said, addressing the audience.

 

Fazal, visibly moved by the acknowledgment, described the moment as a personal milestone. “Getting a compliment like that from Kamal sir is something I will carry with me forever,” he said. “He’s not just a legend in Indian cinema, but a global icon of storytelling, art, and courage. To share the screen with him in Thug Life is an honour, and to be welcomed by him so warmly is a dream come true.”

 

Fazal’s inclusion in Thug Life brings together two actors from distinct cinematic spaces - Haasan, a respected stalwart of Indian cinema with decades of experience across genres and languages, and Fazal, whose career spans Indian films, theatre, and international projects along with this film marking his Tamil debut.

 

Directed by Mani Ratnam, Thug Life is a Tamil-language gangster action drama that marks the filmmaker’s reunion with Kamal Haasan after their iconic 1987 film Nayakan. The ensemble cast also includes Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Pankaj Tripathi, Joju George, Rohit Saraf, and others. Backed by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies, Thug Life is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 5, 2025, in both standard and IMAX formats.

 

Fazal’s reaction to Haasan’s praise offers a glimpse into the collaborative spirit behind Thug Life, a project that continues to draw attention for its high-profile cast and creative pedigree.

 

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