Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life,' starring Kamal Haasan, had a grand opening. Silambarasan's performance received praise. However, the film experienced a significant drop in collections after the opening weekend. Weekday earnings declined considerably. The film's OTT rights are with Netflix. Poor box office performance may lead to an earlier digital release than anticipated. The movie features music by AR Rahman.
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Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja during their honeymoon in Sohra, underwent a mental health assessment and was deemed sound. Her brother has been summoned for questioning as the investigation continues. Authorities plan to recreate the crime scene with the five suspects, while Raja's family held a private 'tehrvi' ceremony, grappling with unanswered questions and demanding further investigation.
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