Nayagan vs Thug Life: Which Classic Reigns Supreme? | Kamal Haasan, Maniratnam & More

In this video, we delve into a cinematic comparison between two iconic films: Nayagan (1987) and Thug Life (2025). While both films feature the legendary Kamal Haasan and are directed by the acclaimed Mani Ratnam, they offer distinct experiences. Nayagan is celebrated for its realistic portrayal of a gangster's life, subtle storytelling, and emotional depth. In contrast, Thug Life, despite its high production values and star-studded cast, has faced criticism for its generic storyline and lack of emotional resonance. Join us as we explore what Thug Life missed in capturing the essence that made Nayagan a timeless classic. <br /> <br />#Nayagan #ThugLife #KamalHaasan #ManiRatnam #TamilCinema #GangsterDrama #FilmComparison #CinematicLegacy #ThugLifeReview #NayaganVsThugLife #Ilayaraja #ARRahman<br /><br />Also Read<br /><br />Exclusive: நடிக்க சொல்லிக் கொடுக்குறது வேஸ்ட்.. என்ன ஜமா பட இயக்குநர் இப்படி சொல்லிட்டாரு! :: https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/exclusive-actor-pari-arjun-and-team-joined-for-filmibeat-tamils-actors-round-table-show-149725.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />நாயகன் படத்தில் இருந்து சிவாஜியை தூக்கினாரா கமல்ஹாசன்?.. பல வருட ரகசியத்தை வெளிப்படுத்திய பிரபலம்! :: https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/kamal-haasan-removed-sivaji-ganeshan-from-nayagan-muktha-ravi-interview-129545.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br />Jailer: “தலைவர் அவ்ளோ ஷார்ப்... அந்த சீன் தான் மாஸ்..” மனம் திறந்த ஜெயிலர் பிரபலம்!! :: https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/jailer-actor-suganthan-shared-his-experience-of-acting-with-rajinikanth-in-jailer-113165.html?ref=DMDesc<br /><br /><br /><br />~PR.268~CA.76~ED.69~HT.302~##~