Silambarasan pens heartfelt note to wish Thug Life co-star Kamal Haasan on his 70th birthday: 'It’s been a pleasure to share the screen...'

Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan is celebrating his 70th birthday today, November 7, and the Tamil icon has been receiving heartwarming wishes from celebrities across industries. The actor, who is currently gearing up for his upcoming film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, received a sweet birthday note from his co-star Silambarasan.

Silambarasan’s birthday post for Kamal Haasan

The Tamil actor took to social media to share a heartfelt post praising Ulaganayagan and expressed his gratitude for sharing screen space with him in the upcoming Mani Ratnam directorial. Quoting the tagline of Thug Life, he wrote, “Every role is an evolution, every film a journey’—you’ve shown us the essence of these words, Ulaganayagan @ikamalhaasan sir. It’s been a pleasure to share the screen with you. Wishing you a very happy birthday, and many more years of success and brilliance.”

Earlier today, on the special occasion of Kamal Haasan’s birthday, the makers unveiled the teaser of the film, which featured captivating action sequences with Kamal Haasan donning multiple looks. The makers also announced the release date of the film as June 5, 2024. Fans of the stars are eagerly anticipating the visual spectacle on the big screen soon.

About Thug Life

Billed as a gangster drama, Thug Life boasts a star-studded ensemble cast, including Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Trisha, Gautham Karthik, Ashok Selvan, Abhirami, Nassar, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Vaiyapuri, among others. The film’s original background score and soundtrack are composed by musical maestro AR Rahman.

According to reports, the film’s OTT deal has been locked for a whopping ₹149.7 crore, marking it as the highest for a Tamil film. However, the OTT platform is yet to be revealed.

Silambarasan’s upcoming films

Silambarasan, currently occupied with Thug Life, will also be seen in Ashwath Marimuthu's upcoming film. Additionally, he is set to star in STR48, directed by Desingh Periasamy.

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