Thug Life's box office failure spurs compensation demands
Mani Ratnam's gangster drama "Thug Life," starring Kamal Haasan, was one of the most anticipated films this year. But despite the hype and a star-studded team, it hasn't clicked with audiences—reviews have been mostly negative and ticket sales are dropping fast.
'Thug Life' did not perform well after opening weekend
In its first 10 days, "Thug Life" made ₹45.68 crore net in India (₹53.90 crore gross). Things took a sharp turn on the second Friday, when it earned just ₹0.75 crore across India. The disappointing performance has led Tamil Nadu theater owners to stop screenings and ask for compensation from the film's distributors and producers.
Streaming deal under review
The film's massive ₹130 crore Netflix streaming deal is now under review as Netflix reconsiders after seeing the weak box office run. Usually, losses like these are split between producers and distributors, and everyone's waiting to see how this shakes out.
'Thug Life' still available in theaters
If you're curious about big-budget gangster flicks or a fan of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, you might still want to check it out—just know that critics and audiences haven't been impressed so far.