Mani Ratnam reveals details about Sanya Malhotra's role in Thug Life

With just two weeks to go for the release of Mani Ratnam's Thug Life, anticipation has been building for the Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan- headlined action entertainer. Promotions have been going on in full swing and the makers have remain tight-lipped about its storyline. However, one question that has been lingering on many fans' mind is actor Sanya Malhotra's role in the film.

The Mrs actor took the internet by a storm as she danced with fervour with Silambarasan in Thug Life's first single 'Jinguchaa'. While many had anticipated a full character arc for Sanya Malhotra, director Mani Ratnam quashed speculations by saying that her role was merely a "friendly appearance" in the film.

Speaking to Vikatan, director Mani Ratnam said, "She plays a cameo in the film and appears only in the song. It's a friendly appearance. She is a great dancer and a nice person."

"The story is set in Delhi and we needed that flavour. We needed a North Indian face, that's why we went with her," he added.

Thug Life’s extended ensemble cast comprises Trisha, Silambarasan, Abhirami, Ashok Selvan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nassar, Joju George, Mahesh Manjrekar, Tanikella Bharani, Vadivukkarasi, Chinni Jayanth, Vaiyapuri, Bagavathi Perumal, Baburaj, Ali Fazal, Rohit Saraf, Arjun Chidambaram, Chetan, and Rajashri Deshpande.

Thug Life marks Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's reunion after 36 years since their hit outing, Nayakan. The technical crew of Thug Life features cinematographer Ravi K Chandran, music director AR Rahman, editor Sreekar Prasad and action directors Anbariv. The film is a co-production between Udhayanidhi's Red Giant Movies, Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Film International, and Mani Ratnam's Madras Talkies.

Thug Life is all set to hit theatres on June 5.