Kamal Haasan appeals to slash ticket prices in Tamil Nadu ahead of Thug Life’s release

It appears that Kamal Haasan is leaving no aspect unattended in the run-up to the premiere of his movie, Thug Life. Mani Ratnam directs this gangster action drama which has lived up to the buzz among fans and on social media. Now, the esteemed Tamil actor has made an unexpected move before the grand cinematic debut of his film.

Kamal Haasan appeals for reduced ticket prices in Tamil Nadu

In response to Kamal Haasan’s plea about expensive theater tickets in Tamil Nadu, the state administration has decided to lower the Local Bodies Entertainment Tax (LBET) from 8.6% to 4%.

Ahead of the theatrical release of “Thug Life,” this order is being enacted, which may significantly affect the movie’s box office performance. This decision is likely to draw more cinema-goers.

Why did Kamal Haasan appeal for a reduction of ticket prices?

Kamal Haasan recently advocated for a decrease in high taxes that impact cinema ticket prices, given the current financial difficulties experienced by the Tamil film industry, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Making the adjustment just before the debut of Thug Life suggests that this change could potentially improve its initial reception and fortune among viewers.

More about Thug Life

Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan teamed up once more, following their previous project “Nayakan,” which was created years ago.

The film features actors such as Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, among others.

The film titled “Thug Life” lasts approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, with only a handful of profanities edited out by the Censor Board Film Certification.

In this movie, the plot centers on a character named Sakthivel, who is believed to be deceased. Yet, quite unexpectedly, he reappears on the scene, driven by a desire for retribution against his brother and adopted son, who had conspired to take his life initially.

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2025-05-31 13:22