Silambarasan on playing a feminine role in STR 50: Took notes from Kamal Haasan
Interestingly, 'STR 50' was initially announced in 2023 as a collaboration with Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International. However, that project was later dropped. Kamal Hassan, in the same interview, revealed, 'We wanted STR for 'Thug Life', so we sacrificed the earlier project. They can still make it, it's a beautiful story.'Reuniting with long-time collaborator Yuvan Shankar Raja for music, 'STR 50' also ropes in Manoj Paramahamsa as cinematographer and Praveen for editing. Further cast details are awaited.Here's the trailer for Thug Life: Meanwhile, 'Thug Life' is one of the most anticipated films of 2025, featuring Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Nasser, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and Ashok Selvan, among others. 'Thug Life' will be released in cinemas on June 5.Must Watch
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