The trailer for Kamal Haasan’s upcoming film “Thug Life,” which dropped on Saturday, has sparked mixed reactions online, particularly drawing criticism for its portrayal of intimate scenes
Several social media folks took issue with a romantic sequence featuring the 70-year-old Haasan alongside actresses Trisha Krishnan and Abhirami. One moment in particular, showing a kiss between Haasan and Abhirami, has become a point of contention. It is due to the age gap. Kamal Haasan is nearly 70. And Abhirami is 41.
A comment gaining traction online reads, “A lip-lock between Kamal and Abhirami, with a 30-year age gap, just feels odd.”
Kamal Haasan is no stranger to romantic scenes on screen. From the 1980s to recent years, he has featured in many films with similar content. However, critics now seem to be questioning the relevance or appropriateness of such scenes at his current age.
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Supporters of the actor argue that viewers are overlooking the fact that these scenes are part of the characters he plays—not necessarily reflective of his real-life persona or age.
