The long-awaited film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, has had the people buzzing on social media, particularly. Kamal Haasan. Thug Life. Trisha Krishnan. While the fans have accepted the return of the legendary actor-director duo. There are some who criticized Kamal Haasan’s age gap with his co-stars including Trisha. Trisha Krishnan Reacts to the controversy around romantic scenes with Kamal Haasan. Despite the huge age gap, this controversy is all over the internet.
The Thug Life trailer came out on May 17, and it became an instant buzz. While the majority of people praised its dark storyline and riveting visuals, some of the scenes especially when Kamal Haasan is depicted in romantic moments with Trisha Krishnan received a mixed reaction. Some netizens were embarrassed by the obvious age difference between the two actors questioning the casting.
Despite the furore on the internet, Trisha Krishnan remained cool and confident about her role in Thug Life. She seems to have put an end to the criticism by explaining the creative vision behind the film and her trust in Mani Ratnam’s storytelling. Trisha consented to the fact that the casting might seem bizarre to some but insisted that the storyline of the film makes the character relationships plausible.
Fans Come to Its Defense
While some netizens have criticized the romantic scenes, others have defended the film. Arguing that the age gap is included in the planned story’s progression. Some fans have argued that movies often try out other types of relationships beyond those that conform to conventional patterns and that Thug Life is no different.
A Movie That Promises to Make an Impression
With its star cast, engaging storyline, and Mani Ratnam’s direction, Thug Life has the potential to be a blockbuster movie. Whether or not the hullabaloo about Kamal Haasan and Trisha Krishnan’s pairing is going to make a difference to the movie’s success remains to be seen, but this much is certain. Thug Life has already sent shock waves in the industry.
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