Abhirami Breaks Silence on Kamal’s Viral Moments in Thug Life

She didn’t dodge the subject or sugarcoat it. When the trailer for Thug Life went viral for a brief lip-lock between Kamal Haasan and Abhirami, the actress chose to speak plainly.

In a recent interaction, the actress cleared the air, saying the scene was filmed with her full consent and has genuine relevance in the story. The internet might have zoomed in on those three seconds, but for her, it was about trusting the vision of director Mani Ratnam and the flow of the narrative.

She also pointed out how quick reactions to trailers often miss the larger context. “It’s a misunderstanding,” she said, urging viewers to wait for the full film before jumping to conclusions. Her calm response stood in contrast to the online noise.

Thug Life, which also stars Simbu, Joju George, Trisha, and more, is set to hit theatres worldwide on June 5. For Abhirami, it’s not the controversy that defines this film it’s the story she signed up for.