‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’ actor Rohit Saraf joins Mani Ratnam's ‘Thug Life’

etimes.in | Jun 26, 2024, 05.30 PM IST

Bollywood actor Rohit Saraf is set to play a pivotal role in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film ‘Thug Life’.

‘Indian 2’ trailer Kerala Twitter review: Netizens not impressed, says “Looks like a remake of ‘Jawan’

The highly anticipated trailer for Shankar's ‘Indian 2,’ starring Kamal Haasan, has left Kerala audiences on Twitter feeling underwhelmed and critical. Despite the film marking the final performance of the late Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu, which holds sentimental value for Malayali viewers, initial reactions have been mixed. Many Twitter users expressed their disappointment, with some unfavorably comparing the trailer to the Bollywood film ‘Jawan.’

Although specific details about Rohit's role in ‘Thug Life’ remain under wraps, reports suggest that he will play a pivotal role in the narrative. The young actor has already commenced shooting for the film, which is expected to wrap up by August 2024. The makers are eyeing a December 2024 release date for 'Thug Life'.

Thug Life - Official Teaser

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Meanwhile, Rohit Saraf has been basking in the acclaim for his performance in ‘Ishq Vishk Rebound’, where his portrayal of Raghav earned widespread praise.

On the other hand, ‘Thug Life’ is a highly anticipated gangster action drama directed by Mani Ratnam, who has co-written the script with Kamal Haasan. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Haasan in the lead, alongside Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami Gopikumar, Nassar, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Sanya Malhotra, Ali Fazal, and Pankaj Tripathi.

'Thug Life' marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, following their iconic collaboration in the cult classic ‘Nayakan’ (1987).