The life of the thug marks the highly anticipated comeback of actor-director duo Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, 35 years after their iconic collaboration in Nayakan (1987). Fans eager for a shocking action thriller are excited to meet the trailer. But criticism soon followed, with many expressing discomfort at the romantic Trisha of 72-year-old Kamal Haasan, who is his 30-year-old junior.
Netizens went to Reddit and social media to express their dissatisfaction. One user wrote: “An old man is around a young woman, as long as it is resolved. Another questioning Mani Ratnam said: “We think you will do better.” ”
However, others defended this. One user argued: “It’s not wrong because the plot clearly shows that an elderly gangster has an affair with a young woman. But yes, Abhirami and Kamal share a lip lock with a 30-year-old age difference seems odd.” Indian films have long repeated the views of the older male protagonist of the romantic young woman. From Salman Khan and Sikander’s Rashmika Mandanna to Akshay Kumar opposite Wamiqa Gabbi in Bhoot Bangla.
“The audience knocked it down, no problem. Kamal romance isn’t there a young Rani Mukerji in Hey Ram? Who else can oppose him to him in the thug life? Most of his contemporaries are no longer active and to sell the movie, a popular name is needed,” said the PR person.
