Thug Life: Why Did Trisha Choose This Role?

The movie Thug Life directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan, was released with high expectations. After the huge success of Nayagan years ago, fans were excited to see the Kamal Haasan–Mani Ratnam combo once again. The film also features popular actress Trisha in a key role, along with Silambarasan (Simbu), Abhirami, and Joju George.

From the moment the film was announced, fans were eager to see what Thug Life had to offer. However, after its release on June 5, the movie received a mixed response. Many viewers felt that it followed a routine gangster story and was dragged out with emotional scenes that didn’t feel strong.

A major part of the discussion revolves around Trisha’s character. People expected her to have a powerful role, especially since she was part of the trailer’s romantic scenes with Kamal Haasan. But after watching the movie, many fans expressed disappointment. Trisha’s character seemed more like a side role with no real impact on the main plot.

In the film, Trisha plays a character who appears to be romantically involved with both the father (Kamal) and the son (Simbu), which has confused and upset many fans. Her role seemed to exist only for romantic drama, and in the end, her character is killed off without any major reason. Viewers questioned the point of including her character at all.

Social media is filled with comments asking why Trisha accepted such a limited role. Some feel she only agreed to it because it was a Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan project. Considering she is doing well in her second innings as an actress, fans are puzzled by her decision to be part of a role that didn’t do justice to her talent.

In short, Thug Life has raised more questions than answers — especially about Trisha’s role and the creative choices behind it.