Kamal Haasans Thug Life hits the screens, fans celebrate in style at Chennais Rohini theatre

As the first rays of dawn touched Chennai’s skyline, the city’s iconic Rohini Theatre was already ablaze — not with just lights, but with passion. Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’ officially hit the big screens today, and true to tradition, his fans turned the film’s premiere into a carnival of cinematic celebration.

A Hero’s Welcome for a Legendary Star

Outside Rohini Theatre, cutouts towering over 30 feet of Kamal Haasan greeted the crowd. The streets were filled with chants, confetti, and camera flashes as fans began gathering as early as 3 a.m., with special shows starting as early as 4 a.m. to meet the overwhelming demand.

From drum beats and dancing to milk abhishekams (a ritual where milk is poured over a star’s cutout), the energy outside the venue matched that of a major festival. Traffic slowed, phones were raised, and the city’s cine-lovers stood united to witness the return of a legend.

Thug Life: A Gritty New Chapter

Directed by Mani Ratnam, Thug Life sees Kamal Haasan step into a raw, rugged avatar that fans say is a mix of vintage rage and contemporary relevance. The film’s trailer had already hinted at a storyline rooted in rebellion and power, and early reactions suggest the full movie delivers with intensity.

The star-studded cast includes Silambarasan, Trisha, and Dulquer Salmaan, but it’s Kamal who steals the spotlight — both on-screen and off.

Beyond the Screen

What makes this release particularly special is the fan culture surrounding it. It’s not just a movie for audiences here — it’s an emotional event. For many, Kamal Haasan isn’t just an actor; he’s a generational icon, a symbol of Tamil cinema’s evolution.

Theaters across Tamil Nadu, from Chennai to Coimbatore, saw similar crowd eruptions, with social media flooded with first reactions, fan edits, and viral reels of the early morning madness.

A Festival in Frames

If you walked past a cinema showing Thug Life today, you wouldn't mistake it for just another film release. You’d see fireworks bursting against the morning sky, hear chants of “Ulaganayagan” echoing through streets, and feel a kind of joy that only Tamil cinema’s most cherished icon can spark.