The recently released trailer of Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, has stirred online conversations — not just for its action and visuals, but for Kamal Haasan’s romantic scenes.
In particular, a lip lock with actress Abhirami and sizzling chemistry with Trisha have become hot topics.
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This has reignited the age-gap discourse in Indian cinema. Just a few months ago, Ravi Teja, aged 57, faced massive online backlash for doing vulgar steps and romancing 25-year-old Bhagyashri Borse in Mr. Bachchan.
People on social media are now questioning the double standards — why is Kamal, who is 70, not facing the same outrage?
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Defenders of Kamal argue that context matters. In Thug Life, the romantic scenes are story-driven, seamlessly blending into the narrative.
The main difference is that Kamal Haasan’s scenes were with well-established actresses who had the choice to accept or reject the roles. If they felt uncomfortable, they could say no. Their choice to do intimate scenes was creatively driven and not under any pressure.
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In contrast, Ravi Teja’s scenes were with upcoming actresses who didn’t have the same freedom. They likely felt they had to agree, even if unwilling, because they couldn’t afford to lose opportunities while starting their careers.
That’s the key difference between the two situations.
So, the real issue may not be age alone. It could be more about how romance is shown in films—whether it fits the story or just feels forced. In the end, what matters is the intention behind the scenes.
