AR Rahman talks about reuniting with Mani Ratnam in ‘Thug Life’: ‘We tried to discover something to …’ | Hindi Movie News
AR Rahman and Mani Ratnam have shared a creative partnership spanning over thirty years, producing some of the most unforgettable and moving film scores in Indian cinema. Their work on movies like ‘Nayagan’, ‘Thalapathi’, ‘Dil Se’, ‘Guru’, ‘Raavanan’, and ‘Kadal’ reflects their remarkable artistic harmony, leaving a significant legacy in Indian film music.Reuniting for ‘Thug Life’Rahman and Mani Ratnam have joined forces once more for Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film, ‘Thug Life’. During a promotional event in Mumbai on Tuesday, Rahman shared his thoughts on working with the director again. When asked whether Mani’s working style has changed over time, Rahman responded, “It is quite the same. We tried to discover something to enhance the movie and what we can do and push, what we can do cinematically.We are still trying to do that. He is constantly trying to refine (work).”Kamal Haasan’s Reunion with Mani Ratnam‘Thug Life’, scheduled to hit theaters on June 5, 2025, brings Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam together again after a gap of 37 years. Earlier today, talking to News18, Kamal talked about reuniting with Mani, explaining that both of them have changed and evolved over the years. He mentioned that neither he nor Ratnam, nor AR Rahman as the music director, are the same people they once were. Haasan emphasized that if they had remained unchanged, it would indicate something was wrong.He expressed pride in how far they have come and stressed the importance of growth rather than stagnation.Kamal Haasan’s Role and Film DetailsKamal Haasan has contributed to ‘Thug Life’ not only as an actor but also as a co-writer of the screenplay. The movie is produced collaboratively by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies. It boasts a diverse cast featuring Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Sanya Malhotra, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Baburaj.
