Thug Life: Sanya Malhotra joins Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam¡¯s reunion film in over 30 yrs, but there¡¯s a catch ...

Sanya Malhotra is a popular name in the Hindi film industry. The actress enjoys a strong fan following because of her striking screen presence and sincere performances. The Dangal star is now set to appear in Mani Ratnam¡¯s Thug Life. She, however, does not have a full fledged role in the biggie.

Sanya Malhotra has a cameo in Thug Life

Sanya Malhotra was seen with Tamil heartthrob Simbu in the video of the Jinguchaa song from Mani Ratnam¡¯s Thug Life. and this created a great deal of buzz among fans. In an interview with Vikatan, a Tamil magazine, the Roja filmmaker revealed that Sanya has a ¡®friendly appearance¡¯ in the film and not a full-fledged role.

He further stated that she was chosen for the part as Thug Life is partly set in Delhi.

¡°They also wanted a North Indian face as the Thug Life story partly happens in Delhi. So they need a North Indian face for North Indian flavour as I wanted to keep the regional authenticity. We wanted that Delhi flavour. That¡¯s why we went with her,¡± he added.

Mani Ratnam also said that Sanya is a 'cool person¡¯ to work with.

About Thug Life

Thug Life is a gangster drama that features Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The story centres on a powerful who is forced to fight against the very empire/dynasty he once built. Thug Life is KH¡¯s second film with Mani Ratnam after Nayakan. It also features Trisha, Simbu, and Ali Fazal in key roles.

Thug Life will hit the screens on June 5.

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