Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' experienced a slow start at the box office, earning Rs 30.15 crore in India over three days. After a significant drop on Friday, Saturday showed a modest increase, fueled by Tamil Nadu occupancy, especially in Chennai. However, the film struggles in the Hindi belt, facing challenges in connecting with North Indian audiences due to underwhelming reviews.
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