Kamal Haasan Postpones Thug Life Audio Launch Amid India-Pak Tensions: 'Art Can Wait'
Kamal Haasan postponed the Thug Life audio launch due to India-Pakistan tensions, stating "Art can wait, India comes first." The May 16 event will be rescheduled.
Kamal Haasan has postponed the audio launch of Thug Life amid brimming tension between India and Pakistan. “Art can wait, India comes first", wrote Haasan in a strong, open letter. His upcoming film’s music launch was slated to take place in Chennai on May 16. However, he assured disappointed fans that the new music launch date will be announced at a “more appropriate time".
Kamal Haasan’s note began with the words: “Art can wait. India comes first." The veteran actor’s note continued, “In view of the developments at our nation’s border and the current state of heightened alert, we have decided to reschedule the audio launch of Thug Life, originally planned for the 16th of May."
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He mentioned that this is a time when one should showcase “quiet solidarity", rather than be in a celebratory mode. “As our soldiers stand firm on the frontlines with unflinching courage in defence of our motherland, I believe it is a time for quiet solidarity, not celebration. A new date will be announced at a later, more appropriate time," the note further read.
“At this time, our thoughts are with the brave men and women of our armed forces who stand vigilant, safeguarding our nation. As citizens, it is our duty to respond with restraint and solidarity. Celebration must make way for reflection," the note concluded. Take a look:
Kamal Haasan teams up with Mani Ratnam in Thug Life. The film also stars Silambarasan TR, Trisha, Abirami, Nasser, Joju George, and Ashok Selvan in pivotal roles. It was originally slated for release on June 5, however, it isn’t clear whether the makers would go ahead with the release as per plans amid the ongoing political tensions.
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