Shruti Haasan Sings for Kamal in ‘Thug Life’, But AR Rahman Fans Are Divided Over the Track

When Shruti Haasan sings for her legendary father Kamal Haasan, it should be a moment of magic, so why are some fans disappointed?

Shruti Haasan is making headlines not just for her acting this time, but for stepping into the studio to sing for her father Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated film Thug Life. Lending her vocals to the track Vinveli Nayakan, Shruti aimed to add both emotional weight and artistic depth to the AR Rahman-composed number.

The song, featured in early teasers of Thug Life, has a futuristic, gritty tone, perfectly aligning with the stylized cinematic world the film seems to be building. The combination of Kamal’s intense screen presence, Shruti’s haunting vocals, and Rahman’s layered arrangement should have been a surefire hit.

But the reactions have been mixed. While some praised Shruti’s voice for bringing a soulful edge to the song, many AR Rahman fans took to social media to express disappointment. “It lacks that Rahman spark,” one comment read. Others felt Shruti’s vocal tone didn’t match the track’s intensity. The debate has opened up conversations about fan expectations when AR Rahman is involved, especially when the artist is collaborating with his longtime associate Kamal Haasan.

Still, the song is trending, and curiosity is growing about how it will play out on screen when the film releases. Whether it’s polarizing or genius in disguise, Vinveli Nayakan has already done what most film songs dream of: spark a conversation.