Kamal Haasan on Friday announced that the audio launch of his upcoming film, Thug Life, originally scheduled for May 16, has now been postponed. This comes amid escalations between India and Pakistan. In a statement, he mentioned that the event has been rescheduled and will happen at an appropriate time.
Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, is being marketed as a pan-indian project. A week before the film’s grand audio launch in Chennai, Kamal Haasan announced that it had been postponed.
In a statement, titled ‘Art can wait. India comes first’, he wrote, “In view of the developments at our nation’s border and the current state of heightened alert, we have decided to reschedule the audio launch of Thug Life, originally planned for 16th of May (sic).”
The actor also said that a new date would be announced later. “As our soldiers stand firm on the frontlines with unflinching courage in defence of our motherland, I believe it is a time for quiet solidarity, not celebration. A new date will be announced at a later, more appropriate time (sic),” he added.
Kamal Haasan expressed his solidarity and extended his support for the armed forces. “At this time, our thoughts are with the brave men and women of our armed forces who stand vigilant, safeguarding our nation. As citizens, it is our duty to respond with restraint and solidarity. Celebration must make way for reflection (sic),” concluded Kamal Haasan.
Thug Life features an ensemble cast including Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan aka Simbu, Trisha, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami and Nasser among others. The film marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam 33 years after Nayakan.
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