Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘GOAT’, which hit screens on September 5, has made a fair impact at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews. The film is earning money in its third week as well even though it has slowed down considerably. ‘GOAT’ is a sci-fi actioner, directed by Venkat Prabhu.
GOAT Has A Decent Third Wednesday
‘GOAT’, Vijay’s second last film as an actor, remains the top choice of his ardent fans even weeks after its release despite the mixed word-of-mouth.
MUST READ | Is Hugh Jackman Finally Going To Win An Oscar For Deadpool & Wolverine?
As per Sacnilk, the biggie earned Rs 1.10 crore (nett) at the domestic box office on Wednesday (September 25). The film’s total collection stands at Rs 246 crore. The film has done well in Tamil Nadu. However, its performance in the Telugu states and Kerala isn’t up to the mark. Similarly, it would have done better in Hindi had it been released in multiplexes..
About ‘GOAT’
‘GOAT’ is a science-fiction drama that deals with time travel and features Vijay in dual roles. The film stars Meenakshi Chaudhary, Jayaram, Mohan, Vaibhav, and Sneha, with music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, known for his work on ‘Raam’.
The first single, ‘Whistle Podu’, resonated with fans due to its catchy beats and holds special meaning for Chennai Super Kings loyalists. GOAT is directed by Venkat Prabhu and marks his first collaboration with Vijay. The director is best known for directing the Ajith Kumar-fronted ‘Mankatha’, which enjoys a cult fan following.
This marks Vijay’s first release after ‘Leo’, an action-packed entry in the Lokesh Kanagaraj-created Loki Cinematic Universe (LCU), which also includes Kamal Haasan’s ‘Vikram’ and Karthi’s ‘Kaithi’. The cast of ‘Leo’ included Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Anurag Kashyap, Trisha, Gautham Menon and Priya Anand. After ‘GOAT’ , Vijay is slated to work on Thalapathy 69 before shifting his focus to politics. ‘
GOAT’ hit screens on September 5.
ALSO READ | Indian Police Procedural ‘Santosh’ Picked By UK As Official Entry To Oscars 2025
