The highly anticipated Tamil film Thug Life has hit a bump in the road. Speculations are rife surrounding actor Dulquer Salmaan’s departure from the project. The much-anticipated movie is directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam and stars the legendary Kamal Haasan. The shooting for the film progresses steadily. However, murmurs within the industry suggest that Dulquer Salmaan has decided to step away from the film, citing scheduling conflicts. As announced by the production house, he was initially confirmed to be part of the project.
Thug Life also features renowned names such as Trisha, Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Gautham Karthik, and Joju George alongside Kamal Haasan. The film marks Haasan’s reunion with director Mani Ratnam after an impressive 37 years. They are reuniting since their collaboration on the iconic gangster action-drama Nayakan.
Why did Dulquer Salmaan quit Mani Ratnam’s movie Thug Life?
There is no official statement confirming Salmaan’s exit. However, industry insiders hint at the actor’s unavailability due to a jam-packed schedule. With no official announcement from the makers yet, fans are left wondering about the fate of Salmaan’s involvement in
Thug Life.
Salmaan’s withdrawal from Thug Life comes amidst his involvement in many upcoming projects spanning multiple languages. The actor was last seen in the Malayalam film King of Kotha. He is engaged in three ventures: Lucky Baskhar, Suriya 43, and Kaantha.
Lucky Baskhar, directed by filmmaker Venky Atluri, will see Salmaan alongside Meenakshi Choudhary in a multi-lingual release encompassing Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil audiences. Additionally, the actor is set to star in Suriya 43, helmed by Sudha Kongara, featuring Nazriya and Vijay Varma in pivotal roles. Furthermore, Salmaan is attached to a multi-lingual project titled Kaantha, directed by Selvamani Selvaraj and produced under the banners of Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media and Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.
While fans eagerly await further updates on Salmaan’s involvement in Thug Life, the speculation surrounding his departure adds an element of intrigue to the project. As the film inches closer to its release, the anticipation continues to mount, fueled by the star-studded ensemble and the creative prowess of director Mani Ratnam and lead actor Kamal Haasan.
