05 September,2024 05:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
GOAT `X` review (Pic/X)
Thalapathy Vijay's movie 'GOAT' hit the big screens, and fans are going wild. Crowds lined up outside theatres to catch the first show, which started at 4 am. People who have already seen it are sharing their excitement and praising the film on social media. Take a look at how fans are celebrating 'GOAT.'
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Meanwhile, as the first-day, first-show of the film kicked off early in many theatres across Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, fans took to social media platform X to share snapshots of Trisha's lively performance in 'GOAT'. She is seen in a yellow saree, dancing alongside Vijay in the catchy song âMatta'.
As it turns out Indian cricketer MS Dhoni makes a special appearance in the film. In the scene we see, Dhoni stepping out on the field dressed in Chennai Super Kings jersey. We then get to see Vijay performing gravity defying bike stunts and heading at full speed towards the stadium where Dhoni is playing. The visuals seemed to have been used from one of CSK's game for IPL. The crowd went wild to see their Thala and Thalapathy in the same frame.
Thalapathy Vijay's fans have taken it upon themselves to ensure that this Thursday's release beats all previous records of the actor's film. According to trade portal Sacnilk, the film saw high advance bookings in states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh , Telangana and Maharashtra. At the worldwide box office, the Thalapathy Vijay film has crossed Rs 50 crore in its advance booking as of Wednesday. Given these numbers, GOAT is likely to open above Rs 100 crore at the worldwide box office.
Thalapathy's previous release 'Leo' had opened at Rs 142 crore at the worldwide box office. Meanwhile, 'The Greatest of All Time's dubbed Hindi version will not be a threat to the blissful run of Stree 2 as the former will not be released in national multiplex chains -- PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis after makers failed to adhere to the theatrical guidelines. These guidelines state that makers of all new Hindi movies will have to maintain an 8-week-gap between the theatrical release and premiere on OTT platforms. The makers of GOAT, however, have a pre-decided agreement with an OTT platform to release the movie just after 4 weeks, as per media reports.