Thug Life Tour: Joju George’s Kerala Smiles
Star reveals candid moments from the film’s promotion, from BTS snaps to press meets 🎥🤝✨⭐.
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Thug Life Kerala Tour Arrives In Kochi
The much-anticipated promotional roadshow for Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film Thug Life rolled into Kochi this week. With its powerhouse leads—Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR—and music by A.R. Rahman, the movie’s Kerala tour has been charting stops across the state ahead of its June 5, 2025 release.
Joju George’s Candid Thug Smiles
Malayalam star Joju George (@jojugeorgeactorofficial) treated fans to a sneak peek at his lighter side in a new Instagram post captioned “Swipe to see Thug Smiles 😁 🫰.” The snaps capture him sharing quick behind-the-scenes moments, from informal chat breaks on set to photo ops with fellow cast members and crew.
Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ8aqKWT08b/
Joju’s latest post doubled down on the film’s signature hashtag set—#Thuglife, #ThugLifeKeralaTour and #ThuglifeFromJune5—while tagging key collaborators including @ikamalhaasan, @silambarasantrofficial, @sreegokulammoviesofficial and @arrahman for the musical score.
From Trailer Launch To Press Meets
Before the Kochi leg, the tour kicked off with a high-energy trailer launch event. Joju was on hand to capture a series of stills showcasing the glittering affair, which featured a live screening of the film’s first look and a Q&A with the principal cast and crew.
Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ8X8EdTCVq/
That evening, Mani Ratnam himself joined Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR to introduce the trailer, highlighting the film’s blend of action, drama, and Rahman’s eclectic soundtrack. Joju’s contribution—both on screen and in candid corners of the venue—did not go unnoticed by assembled media.
Fan Interaction And Media Rounds
This week’s Kochi events included an open press conference, a fan meet-and-greet, and a regional media panel. Joju George took time to thank the local press and fans for their warm reception, even posing for group selfies and autograph signings.
Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ8RwqHzKPd/
“Thank you Kochi for the love ❤️,” read one of Joju’s follow-up posts, which showed him surrounded by cheering movie-goers outside a popular city theater. He also shared shots from the press meet, where he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with co-stars and spoke about the film’s themes of loyalty and redemption.
What’s Next On The Roadshow
After Kochi, the Thug Life tour moves on to Thiruvananthapuram and Calicut, where fans can expect more interactive previews, music recitals from Rahman’s team, and surprise visits from the film’s headline stars. Each stop promises fresh content and exclusive “Thug Smiles” posts from Joju George and the rest of the ensemble.
With the official release set for June 5, audiences are counting down to witness Mani Ratnam’s next cinematic venture. In the meantime, Joju George’s Instagram remains the go-to feed for unfiltered tour highlights and backstage banter.
Fans can keep track of the #ThugLifeKeralaTour on social media and look forward to more snapshots—smiles included—as Joju and company bring the film’s buzz to every corner of Kerala.
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