Thalapathy Vijay’s latest blockbuster, ‘GOAT movie Vijay‘, is generating tremendous excitement as it nears its September 5 release. With advance bookings already creating waves, ‘GOAT movie Vijay’ is on track to achieve one of the highest Day 1 openings in Tamil cinema history.
Record-Breaking Advance Bookings for ‘GOAT Movie Vijay’:
With only three days left before its grand release, ‘GOAT movie Vijay’ has already set new records in advance bookings. According to Sacnilk, the film has sold approximately 3.68 lakh tickets for its first day, amassing an initial gross of around Rs 7.94 crore. Including blocked seats, the total pre-sales figure climbs to Rs 10.52 crore, marking one of the highest pre-sales for a Tamil film this year.
‘GOAT movie Vijay’ is on track to surpass the advance booking records of Kamal Haasan’s ‘Indian 2’, which had pre-sales totaling Rs 11.20 crore. The film’s strong regional appeal is reflected in the substantial advance bookings from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru and Chennai.
Box Office Projections and Competition:
‘GOAT movie Vijay’ is projected to open with a bang, with expectations of a Rs 40 crore nett collection in India. Over Rs 20 crore of this figure is anticipated from advance bookings alone. The film will enjoy a solo release in the South market, facing only minor competition from ‘Stree 2’ in the Hindi belt, which is currently performing well in theaters.
The Hindi version of ‘GOAT movie Vijay’ will be released under the title ‘Thalapathy Vijay is The GOAT’. This film marks Vijay’s first release following his announcement of entering politics earlier this year and is also among the most expensive Tamil films made this year, with a reported budget of around Rs 400 crore.
About ‘GOAT Movie Vijay’:
‘GOAT movie Vijay’ (The Greatest of All Time) is an Indian Tamil-language science fiction action film directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film stars Thalapathy Vijay in dual roles, alongside a notable ensemble cast including Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran.
The film’s plot centers on Gandhi, a former leader of a special anti-terrorist squad, who must confront issues arising from his past actions with the help of his team and his son, Jeevan.
Production and Technical Details:
‘GOAT movie Vijay’ was officially announced in May 2023 under the working title ‘Thalapathy 68’, reflecting Vijay’s 68th film as a lead actor. The official title was revealed in December 2023. Filming began in October 2023 and took place across multiple locations including Chennai, Thailand, Hyderabad, Sri Lanka, Pondicherry, Thiruvananthapuram, Russia, and the United States. The film’s music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, with cinematography by Siddhartha Nuni and editing by Venkat Raajen.
Synopsis:
In ‘GOAT movie Vijay’, Gandhi is a hostage negotiator and field agent for the Special Anti-Terrorist Squad (SATS). After years of retirement, issues stemming from his past actions resurface, requiring him to reunite with his former squad members and enlist the help of his adult son, Jeevan.
- Cast and Crew:
Thalapathy Vijay as Gandhi and Jeevan
Akhil as childhood Jeevan - Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha (Gandhi’s wife), Laila (doctor), Meenakshi Chaudhary (Srinidhi), Vaibhav (Jeevan’s friend), Yogi Babu, Premgi
- Amaren (Gandhi’s brother-in-law / Jeevan’s uncle), Yugendran
- Special appearances by Vijayakanth and Y. G. Mahendran, with AI technology used for the former.
‘GOAT movie Vijay’ is poised to make a monumental impact on the Tamil film industry with its record-setting advance bookings and high box office expectations. As Thalapathy Vijay’s first film post his political announcement, it is highly anticipated and promises to be a major box office success. Mark your calendars for the grand release on September 5, 2024.