Silambarasan TR, widely known as STR, has shared an intriguing anecdote from the sets of Mani Ratnam's upcoming film, "Thug Life," starring Kamal Haasan. The actor revealed that during a particular scene, he was instructed by director Mani Ratnam to choke Kamal Haasan "harder," leading to a rather confusing and somewhat tense situation.

The scene in question involved STR grabbing Kamal Haasan by the neck. According to STR, Mani Ratnam repeatedly urged him to apply more pressure. This direction, however, was met with resistance from the veteran actor, Kamal Haasan, who felt that STR was being too rough. STR recounted the incident, stating that he was quite perplexed by the conflicting instructions from the director and the actor.

"I was very confused," STR admitted, highlighting the delicate balance he had to maintain between fulfilling the director's vision and respecting the comfort and safety of his senior co-star. The challenge was to execute the scene with the required intensity without causing any actual harm or discomfort to Kamal Haasan.

The incident underscores the complexities of filmmaking, where directors often push actors to their limits to achieve a certain level of realism and emotional depth. However, such demands must always be balanced with the well-being of the performers. In this case, the 70-year-old Kamal Haasan apparently felt that the choking action was a bit too enthusiastic, prompting him to voice his concern.

"Thug Life" has already generated considerable buzz due to its stellar cast, which includes Kamal Haasan and STR, and the collaboration of Mani Ratnam and A.R. Rahman. News of this on-set incident has further piqued the curiosity of fans, adding to the anticipation surrounding the film.