Legendary filmmaker mani ratnam, known for his iconic storytelling and cinematic brilliance, has officially wrapped up his much-awaited project Thug Life, starring kamal haasan in the lead role. The film, set for a grand release on june 5th, has already ignited massive anticipation among fans and cinephiles alike. With its intense narrative and a powerful collaboration between two of indian cinema’s most respected names—Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam—the film is being promoted extensively across multiple platforms. As the promotional campaign gains momentum, Thug Life is being positioned as one of the biggest releases of the year, with fans eagerly awaiting to see the visionary director’s return to his gritty storytelling roots.

Amid the buzz surrounding Thug Life, rumors began circulating that Mani Ratnam’s next directorial venture would feature young and talented actor naveen polishetty in the lead role, reportedly in a romantic entertainer. The news quickly spread across social media and was picked up by numerous media houses, sparking widespread excitement. Given Polishetty’s growing popularity and Mani Ratnam’s unparalleled legacy, many believed this unexpected collaboration would mark a refreshing turn in the director’s career. However, the rumor proved to be premature, as mani ratnam himself addressed it during a recent promotional event for Thug Life.

In his clarification, mani ratnam firmly denied the existence of any such project with naveen Polishetty, stating that he first learned about the supposed film through media reports. He made it clear that no such script has been developed, nor has he signed Polishetty for any upcoming film. The director added that while he does have a couple of scripts in hand, he has not yet finalized his next venture. For now, all his focus remains on Thug Life, a film that he has jointly produced with Kamal Haasan. With expectations running high and the release date nearing, fans are eagerly counting down to witness the cinematic magic that mani ratnam and kamal haasan are set to deliver once again.

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