We have earlier reported that the cast of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's upcoming project Thug Life has been witnessing a shrink after actors Jayam Ravi and Dulquer Salmaan have exited the film. Now as per reports, actor Silambarasan is set to replace Dulquer Salmaan in Thug Life. However, an official confirmation on the same is yet to be made by the makers.

Silambarasan onboard Thug Life?

As per a report by DT Next, actor Silambarasan will be replacing Dulquer Salmaan in Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. Thug Life is one of the most anticipated projects from the Tamil film industry and will mark Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's collaboration after 37 years since the release of 1987 gangster film Nayakan.

While Dulquer Salmaan was initially announced by the makers of the film that he is part of the cast, it is said that the actor dropped out of the project after he was unable to schedule his dates for Thug Life. Now, as per the report, Silambarasan will be stepping into his shoes and will play a part in Thug Life. The official announcement is set to be made soon with the actor joining the sets from April. It is to be noted that Silambarasan has earlier worked with Mani Ratnam in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. However, it will mark the first time Silambarasan will be sharing screen space with Kamal Haasan.

Silambarasan's STR 48 update

Silambarasan had also announced that his 48th film, tentatively titled STR 48, will be backed by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International. While the film's pre-production works are ongoing, it is said that the film will go on floors next year only. STR 48 is directed by filmmaker Desingh Periyasamy.

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The banner is currently producing Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran and co-producing Thug Life along with Madras Talkies. STR 48 is expected to begin only after the banner finishes the other two projects.

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