Mani Ratnam Breaks Silence on Thug Life, Offers Apology to Fans
Renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam has finally addressed the disappointing performance of Thug Life, his much-anticipated collaboration with Kamal Haasan. The film, which marked the iconic duo’s reunion after 37 years since the legendary Nayagan. Was released with massive hype earlier this month. However, it failed to live up to expectations and ended up as a box office disappointment.
Fans and critics alike criticized Thug Life for its weak narrative and lack of emotional depth. In a candid recent interview, Mani Ratnam acknowledged the film’s failure and offered an apology to audiences who expected a cinematic masterpiece.
“To all those who hoped for another Nayakan from Kamal and me, we are sorry,” Mani said. “Our aim was never to recreate what we did in the past. We wanted to explore something fresh and different. The gap between what the audience expected and what we delivered was too wide.”
Mani Ratnam Breaks Silence on Thug Life, Offers Apology to Fans
Mani Ratnam admitted that the issue wasn’t necessarily high expectations. But a different kind of expectation—audiences were looking for a familiar flavor, while the film took a completely new route.
Despite the setback, Mani Ratnam is not one to dwell on failure. True to his resilient nature, he has already begun working on the script for his next project, signaling a strong comeback. With his history of bouncing back after underwhelming releases, fans are hopeful that his next venture will restore the magic.
While Thug Life didn’t strike the chord it intended to, the director’s honesty and openness have won respect, and all eyes are now on what he delivers next.