Kamal Haasan's Thug Life OTT release. Where to watch after theatrical run and language versions

June 2025 is set to be a blockbuster month for Indian cinema lovers, and leading the charge is Kamal Haasan’s much-hyped action drama Thug Life. Helmed by legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam, this stylish saga is all geared up to light up the big screens from June 5, 2025. With a powerhouse team and a pan-India release strategy, expectations are sky-high.

However, there’s a catch for those hoping to catch the Hindi version online shortly after release. Due to North Indian multiplex regulations, Hindi-language films must maintain an eight-week exclusivity window before heading to OTT platforms. Since Thug Life is releasing in Hindi along with other languages, the makers are bound to adhere to this rule.

That means no early Netflix debut for the Hindi version. Fans will have to wait until at least August for its digital premiere. While this may be a downer for those avoiding theatres, the theatrical release promises an immersive experience worth the wait. Packed with style, substance, and an iconic collaboration, Thug Life is already one of 2025’s most awaited titles and it hasn’t even hit the screens yet.



Netflix took to social media and announced, “The Vinveli Naayagan is back—and how?! Thug Life is coming to Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi after its theatrical release!”

About Thug Life

Thug Life is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language gangster action drama directed by Mani Ratnam and co-written with Kamal Haasan. Produced by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies, it features Haasan alongside a star-studded cast including Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and others. Marking Haasan and Ratnam’s reunion since Nayakan.