Thug Life star Simbu thanks Mani Ratnam for standing by him

Starring Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan, and Simbu, 'Thug Life' has already created waves with its trailer and songs, heightening fan excitement ahead of its June 5 worldwide release. But beyond the buzz, Simbu’s recent emotional speech became one of the most talked-about highlights.At the grand audio launch of Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’, one of the year’s most anticipated films, actor Silambarasan TR (Simbu) took a heartfelt moment on stage to thank director Mani Ratnam for his unwavering support during a challenging phase in his career. “I cried after watching Anjali”During the event, Simbu opened up about his rocky professional journey, revealing how Mani Ratnam stepped in when others hesitated. He reflected on his childhood admiration for Mani Ratnam’s films, especially ‘Anjali’, which featured child artists and left a deep impact on him.

“I cried after watching Anjali, feeling sad I wasn’t a part of it despite being a child artist here,” Simbu shared. Fast forward to his adult years, Simbu confessed he mostly took up mass masala films but eventually found himself surrounded by industry scepticism. “There was a time when producers were even discussing giving me a red card,” he admitted, referencing the Tamil Film Producers' Council’s temporary ban in 2023 that restricted him from taking on new projects.

“I received a call from Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, and honestly…”Just when things seemed bleak, Simbu received a call that would become a turning point in his life.“I received a call from Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies, and honestly, I couldn’t believe it at first. When I finally met him, I even asked if it was really him who wanted me for the film.” Simbu recalled. The actor credited Mani Ratnam for taking a risk when no one else would.

“At a time when everyone was scared to work with me, he took that chance.

I will never forget that,” Simbu said emotionally, drawing cheers from the crowd.

‘Thug Life’ builds massive buzz ahead of release

Directed by Mani Ratnam, Thug Life promises to be an epic cinematic experience, uniting big stars like Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan, and Simbu. With its global release set for June 5, the film has already sparked massive anticipation. The recently released trailer also received good responses.