Archive · 25 May 2025
Mani Ratnam on Tamil Cinema's Box Office Goals
Director Mani Ratnam talked about why Tamil movies haven't made a lot of money.
He thinks the focus should be on making good movies, not just earning money.
Ratnam is working on a new movie called 'Thug Life' which is about gangsters, starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR, coming out in 2025.
The movie is about a man returning to claim his power and fight for his place.
Mani Ratnam discusses the absence of a 1000-crore box office hit in Tamil cinema.
He questions the industry's focus on box office numbers versus authentic filmmaking.
Ratnam is directing 'Thug Life', starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR.
'Thug Life' is a gangster action film scheduled for release on June 5, 2025.
The film's plot revolves around themes of power, betrayal, and vengeance.
- Who
- Mani Ratnam
- What
- Mani Ratnam's insights on Tamil cinema and 'Thug Life'.
- When
- Discussed in a recent interview.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To discuss the state of Tamil cinema and his upcoming film.
Focus on Art
Focus on Profit
Filmmaking Philosophy
Focus on Art
Prioritize creating authentic, good films.
Focus on Profit
Focus on high box office returns.
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Upcoming Film
- 'Thug Life'
- Starring
- Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR
- Release Date
- June 5, 2025
- Genre
- Gangster Action
