Thug Life (2025)
Thug Life is streaming in the UAE on Netflix.
The verdict
Thug Life stayed short of the ratings needed to call this Tamil film either way. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 165 minutes. In the UAE you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 45m on it?
2h 45m of Tamil action with a crime streak. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
In a world ruled by crime and betrayal, mafia kingpin Sakthivel and his brother Manikkam rescue a young boy, Amaran, during a violent police shootout and raise him as their own. Years later, when an assassination attempt shakes Sakthivel's empire, suspicion turns inward. Consumed by vengeance, Sakthivel sets out to destroy the very family he once built.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 45m — long |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Mani Ratnam
Cast
Where to watch in the UAE
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sep 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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