Ali Fazal is an actor who has made his mark across various industries over the years. Whether it’s Hindi cinema, Hollywood, or the web series space, his presence has become quite inevitable. He was last seen on the big screen in Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, which released in theatres in June. The film, which reunited Kamal Haasan and Ratnam, was among the most anticipated releases of the year. However, Ali Fazal’s presence in the revenge drama was minimal and failed to leave a strong impact.

Ali Fazal on Thug Life screentime

In a conversation during mid-day’s podcast series, The Bombay Film Story, Ali Fazal was asked about his limited screen time in the film, where he was reportedly on the antagonist’s side, seeking revenge. While the film largely received negative reviews and failed to impress audiences, Ali’s lack of screen time was also highlighted.
“I got a lot of flak,” says Fazal.

Speaking about his role, Ali explained, “I think a lot got edited. It was only meant to be 3–4 scenes. It was an interesting arc at the time, and I’m sure it went through hundreds of changes. I know I’m getting a lot of flak.”