Kamal Haasan’s highly anticipated film Thug Life has delivered a shocking performance at the Tamil Nadu box office.

Despite massive hype and a strong pre-release buzz, the film has opened to surprisingly low occupancy across theaters in the state. The day two numbers are shockingly low, and the occupancy has dropped over 50%.

Trade analysts report that collections have been underwhelming from day one, leaving distributors and exhibitors disappointed.

The film, directed by Mani Ratnam and featuring a star-studded cast, was expected to set the box office on fire, but the actual turnout has raised concerns.

Factors such as mixed word-of-mouth and the lack of a strong emotional connection are being cited for the poor response of the film.

War 2 is one of the most awaited films this year and has Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in key roles. The buzz for the film is sky high.

As per the update, Yash Raj Films has decided to release War 2 on their own in the Telugu states, skipping the traditional route of selling the regional theatrical rights.

This move has surprised many in the industry, as no Telugu producer was allowed to acquire the rights for the Telugu version of the film.

Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, War 2 is one of the most awaited action thrillers of 2025 and is slated for release on August 14.

With Jr. NTR’s massive following in the Telugu states, the decision by YRF to handle the release directly shows their confidence in the film’s box office potential.