Thug Life is a Tamil crime‑action drama released on 5 June 2025. It is directed by Mani Ratnam and stars Kamal Haasan, Trisha, Silambarasan, Ali Fazal, Joju George, and more. The film tells a story of power, revenge, and loyalties in the underworld. Audiences were excited because Kamal Haasan reunited with Mani Ratnam after many years. The movie’s mood, acting, and style got praise, but the story was seen as slow by some. At the box office, it opened well, but then started to slow down.
Fans compared it with other Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan films. If you like to read more box office reports, check Retro Box Office Collection and Devil's Double Next Level Box Office.
Box Office India Net
On Day 15 (third Thursday), Thug Life earned ₹0.35 crore net in India. This included ₹0.33 crore from Tamil and ₹0.02 crore from Telugu versions. By this day, the total India net collection was around ₹48 crore.
The first two weeks added about ₹44 crore net, so the film slowed a lot by week three. It was considered a slow but steady performer.
Box Office India Grossed
In India gross collection (before tax), Thug Life reached around ₹56 crore by Day 15. This number includes all ticket sales before any deduction. The gross stayed close to ₹1.15 times the net total.
Worldwide Grossed
Worldwide, Thug Life had grossed about ₹97.25 crore by Day 15. This includes ₹56 crore from India and about ₹41.2 crore from overseas. The film had a stronger run in Tamil Nadu and some foreign markets with big Tamil communities.
Day wise Box Office (worldwide and grossed, India net)
Day 1 India net – ₹15.5 crore
Day 2 – ₹7.15 crore
Day 3 – ₹7.75 crore
Day 4 – ₹6.5 crore
Day 5 – ₹2.3 crore
Day 6 – ₹1.8 crore
Day 7 – ₹1.55 crore
Day 8 – ₹1.45 crore
Day 9 – ₹0.75 crore
Day 10 – ₹0.9 crore
Day 11 – ₹0.9 crore
Day 12 – ₹0.38 crore
Day 13 – ₹0.35 crore
Day 14 – ₹0.37 crore
Day 15 – ₹0.35 crore
Weekend totals:
Week 1 net – ₹44 crore
Week 2 net – ~₹4 crore
Total India net – ₹48 crore
India gross – ₹56 crore
Worldwide gross – ₹97.25 crore
Hit Or Flop
Thug Life opened well but dropped sharply after the first week. It crossed ₹48 crore net in India and ₹97.25 crore worldwide.
The film had a strong core audience in Tamil Nadu, but it did not pick up in the Hindi belt or Telugu regions. Because it slowed down so much by Day 15, it is neither a super hit nor a flop.
By box office standards, Thug Life is considered average to semi‑hit. It earned close to its India gross […] but did not get big growth in week two or three.
To compare with a film of similar style, check Housefull 5 Box Office Collection.
Budget
The estimated budget of Thug Life is ₹200 crore.
This includes production, star fees, music, sets, and promotions. With ₹97.25 crore worldwide gross, the movie fell far short of making double its budget. However, satellite, digital, and other rights could help recover some cost.
Since its theatrical earnings were less than half the budget, it did not earn back fully in theatres alone. Still, it's not a total flop because non‑theatrical earnings may cover some of the budget.
For a look at another high‑budget film’s performance, read Retry Box Office Collection.
