Some viewers defended the scenes, saying that if the plot supports the age difference, it can be acceptable. One Reddit user wrote, “The story is about an older man and a younger woman, so it makes sense with Trisha. But with Abhirami, it feels awkward.” Others felt that pretending such an age gap does not exist, just to keep up the “mass hero” image, seemed lazy and out of touch.
Thug Life, set to release in cinemas on 5 June, is backed by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies. The film tells the story of a gangster, played by Haasan, who takes in a young boy and raises him in the criminal world. The boy, played by Silambarasan TR, later becomes a key figure in the gang, but their relationship is tested by power struggles and betrayal.