Besides Thalapathy Vijay, 'GOAT' also stars actors like Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, and Sneha among others.
Thalapathy Vijay is coming back on the big screen, and of course, we fans cannot keep calm! Going by the trailer and the synopsis that has been revealed, the upcoming sci-fi action drama seems remarkably promising and is expected to provide us with an unparalleled experience. And from de-aging technology (for a younger Vijay) to artificial intelligence (bringing late actor Vijayakanth back) to exotic shooting locations and more - the film is special, and one of its kind for sure!
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The superstar, who will be seen in a dual role in 'GOAT', has come a long way, and how! As we gear up to watch him yet again on the big screen tomorrow (September 5), let's learn an interesting fact about the film that not many know.
Thalapathy Vijay made his debut as a child actor in 1984 with the Tamil film 'Vetri'. Later, in 1992, he played his first lead role in the film 'NaalaiyaTheerpu' at the age of 18. That film failed to make a mark, however, earned Vijay the Cinema Express Award for Best New Face Actor, establishing him as a rising star.
There has been no looking back since then. He went on to do leading roles in films like 'Poove Unakkaga', 'KadhalukkuMariyadhai', 'Love Today', 'Kushi', and 'Thulladha Manamum Thullum' among others. However, he reached unprecedented heights of stardom in 2004 with the release of 'Ghilli' which became the first Tamil film to gross over ₹50 crores. With subsequent films like 'Thirupaachi', 'Pokkiri', 'Kaththi', 'Mersal', 'Bigil', 'Master', and 'Leo' among others, he established himself as the biggest star of Tamil cinema in his generation.
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'The Greatest of All Time' is his penultimate film before he enters politics full-time. It's his 68th film as a lead actor for which he has reportedly charged ₹200 crores as remuneration.
Notably, 'GOAT' is the 14th film of director Venkat Prabhu and the 25th production of AGS Entertainment.
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Vijay and Atlee have collaborated three times over the years, delivering blockbusters like 'Theri', 'Mersal', and 'Bigil'. In late November 2021, it was reported that the two would reunite for their fourth collaboration with 'Thalapathy 68' (the actor's 68th film as lead). Vijay was filming 'Varisu' and 'Leo' at that time, while Atlee was occupied with his Hindi debut, 'Jawan'. Several reports of their fourth collaboration continued doing the rounds throughout 2022, claiming the shooting would commence in June 2023.
Later, Atlee became busy with his production venture, 'Baby John', and it was announced that he would not be directing Thalapathy 68. In May 2023, Vijay announced on social media that his 68th film would be directed by Venkat Prabhu, and produced by AGS Entertainment.
'GOAT' has been reportedly made on a budget of ₹300 crores.
Sneha will be seen as one of the female leads in 'GOAT'. It marks her reunion with Vijay after the 2003 film, 'Vaseegara'.
Prabhu Deva has previously directed Vijay in two films, 'Pokkiri' and 'Villu'. In 'GOAT', he is collaborating with the superstar for the first time as an actor.
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It has been shot at several locations across the world, including Chennai, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Pondicherry, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Russia, and the United States.
