Kamal Haasan’s 'Thug Life' falls short of 'Indian 2' premiere day advance bookings in the USA etimes.in / Jun 04, 2025, 10:43 (IST) Kamal Haasan's 'Thug

Life,' directed by Mani Ratnam, is set for a strong U.S. debut, earning $454,000 in advance sales. However, it trails Haasan's 'Indian 2,' which has already grossed

$580,431, becoming his biggest North American premiere. 'Thug Life' faces controversy in Karnataka, with its release postponed due to Haasan's remarks on Kannada's

origin.