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BUZZ: The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu being considered to helm Ajith Kumar’s next movie AK64, marking reunion after Mankatha

BUZZ: The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu being considered to helm Ajith Kumar’s next movie AK64, marking reunion after Mankatha

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Ajith Kumar is all geared up for the release of his movie, Vidaamuyarchi, hitting the big screens for Pongal 2025. As the actor has yet to announce his next project, speculations have caught the wind, with The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu’s name popping up. As per a recent report on Valai Pechu, the superstar also has the director in consideration for working with next, marking his 64th cinematic venture. Even though official confirmation of the film’s director has yet to come in, it will mark their second collaboration on a movie after the iconic Mankatha if the duo reunites. For those who aren’t aware, Ajith Kumar and Venkat Prabhu collaborated last time for the film Mankatha. The 2011 Tamil-language action thriller featured AK as a police officer who was suspended from the force due to being corrupt. Owing to his corrupt ways and greed for money, the man joins a gang of four who are planning to conduct a heist on money from a cricket betting gang. The movie turns into a wild chase and …

The Greatest of All Time OTT release: When and where to stream Vijay and Venkat Prabhu’s film

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The GOAT OTT release: Director Venkat Prabhu’s latest film, The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), will soon be released on OTT. The film starring Vijay was released in theatres on September 5 and will stream online less than a month after the release. Know when and where to watch the film. (Also Read: The GOAT movie review: This Thalapathy Vijay-Venkat Prabhu film is an action-packed, wholesome entertainer) The GOAT OTT release: Vijay in a still from Venkat Prabhu’s film. The GOAT OTT release Netflix India announced on Tuesday that The GOAT will stream on their platform from October 3. “Ever seen a lion become a G.O.A.T?! Thalapathy Vijay’s The G.O.A.T- The Greatest Of All Time is coming to Netflix on 3 October in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada & Hindi. #TheGOATOnNetflix,” they wrote, announcing that the film will be available for viewing in multiple languages. They also released a new poster that sees Vijay looking at another Vijay – given that he plays dual roles in the film. Fans were thrilled to learn that the film …

The GOAT box office collection day 13: Vijay, Venkat Prabhu film collects ₹413 crore worldwide

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Sep 18, 2024 07:00 PM IST The GOAT box office collection day 13: Venkat Prabhu’s Vijay-starrer, The Greatest of All Time, has done decent business at the box office since its release. The GOAT box office collection day 13: Venkat Prabhu’s latest directorial, The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT), was released on September 5 and has done decent business at the box office worldwide. The Vijay-starrer mounted on a massive budget, has collected ₹413 crore worldwide in 13 days, according to the film’s producer. (Also Read: The GOAT box office collection day 10: Vijay film witnesses growth over second weekend, to soon enter ₹200 crore club in India) The GOAT box office collection day 13: Vijay plays dual roles in the film. The GOAT box office collection Archana Kalpathi, who produced the film under AGS Cinemas, announced the news on X (formerly Twitter). “#G.O.A.T Verithanamana Run at the BO#GreatestOfAllTime @actorvijay Sir @vp_offl @aishkalpathi @Ags_production,” she wrote sharing a new poster of Vijay in dual roles. Written on the poster is, “413 crores worldwide gross …

GOAT Box Office Collection Day 4: Thalapathy Vijay Film Crosses Rs 300 Crore

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GOAT was released on September 5 in the theatres. GOAT has seen a significant boost in its box office collections after a brief decline last week. Thalapathy Vijay and Venkat Prabhu’s recently released film, The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) has been creating quite a stir at the box office. The film has already crossed Rs 300 crore gross worldwide. Recently, the makers of the film took to social media to announce that the film has grossed Rs 288 crore in just four days after the release of the film. On Monday, September 9, the film minted yet another Rs 14 crore nett at the domestic box office. GOAT has seen a significant boost in its box office collections after a brief decline last week. The film opened to mixed reviews on September 5. GOAT has now emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024 and has already surpassed the collections of Raayan, Maharaja and Indian 2. The film has now set the cash registers ringing, as it marched past Rs 300 crore gross worldwide …

Venkat Prabhu thinks The GOAT didn’t work in Telugu, Hindi due to Chennai Super Kings connect: ‘MI, RCB fans troll me’

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Director Venkat Prabhu has a theory for why his latest Vijay-starrer, The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT) did not work in Telugu and Hindi. Talking to fans on X (formerly Twitter) Spaces, the director used his trademark wit to conclude that his favourite Indian Premiere League (IPL) team could’ve been the reason. (Also Read: The GOAT box office collection day 5: Vijay’s film sees over 50% drop on first Monday) Vijay in a still from Venkat Prabhu’s The Greatest of All Time. ‘We are all CSK fans’ The GOAT’s much-talked-about climax occurs at the Chepauk Stadium and is set against a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) match. Vijay’s character races against time to stop a bomb from exploding. While Venkat was happy with the output, and he claims so was Vijay, he says this aspect might have limited the film’s appeal outside Tamil Nadu. “Because of that, Mumbai Indians (MI) and RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) fans troll me,” he joked in Tamil, adding, “We are all CSK fans – it’s in our blood and we …

GOAT box office collection Day 5: Vijay film sees 58 percent drop on Monday; still enters Rs 300 crore club | Tamil News

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Vijay’s GOAT faced its first big test at the box-office on Monday after an almost smooth sailing in the four-day release window. The Venkat Prabhu directorial managed to mint Rs 137 crore domestically, and a whopping Rs 288 crores globally in the four days from Thursday to Sunday. However, on Monday, the film saw its biggest fall since the release, as it dipped almost 58.5 % to make around Rs 14 crore. The domestic box-office collection has breached the Rs 150 crore club, and now stands at around Rs 151 crore. Just like always, the first Monday after a big-ticket film’s release has become a place of introspection for the makers.  ALSO READ: GOAT box office collection Day 4: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay film becomes highest grossing Tamil film of 2024 Yet, despite weathering mixed reviews and the double dip on Friday (42%) and Monday (58.5%), GOAT has managed to enter the Rs 300 crore club at the global box office, and is the highest Tamil grosser of 2024. This is testament to Vijay’s box-office pull, and …

Trisha Krishnan smiles wide as she watches Vijay’s The GOAT first day, first show in theatres

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Sep 05, 2024 06:00 PM IST Trisha Krishnan had a special cameo in Venkat Prabhu’s Vijay-starrer The Greatest Of All Time. The film was released in theatres on September 5. Actor Trisha Krishnan went to the theatres in Chennai on Thursday to catch the release of Venkat Prabhu’s Vijay-starrer The Greatest Of All Time (The GOAT). She smiled as she went inside the theatre, flanked by her posse, to watch the film, in which she plays a special cameo. (Also Read: GOAT movie review: This Thalapathy Vijay-Venkat Prabhu film is an action-packed, wholesome entertainer) Trisha Krishnan watched The GOAT in theatres. She and Vijay have been close since they acted together in Ghilli. Trisha watches The GOAT In a video shared by Galatta, Trisha is dressed in a designer white t-shirt and jeans, with her hair left loose and a bag on her shoulder. She initially looked confused about getting out of a lift due to the crowd of fans and photographers standing outside. But she and producer Archana Kalpathi smile wide as they’re flanked …

The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu says it’s time Tamil film industry addressed abuse allegations: ‘Ensure punishment’

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Sep 03, 2024 04:59 PM IST In a recent interview, director Venkat Prabhu spoke about the issue of sexual harassment in the Tamil film industry. Here’s what he said. Director Venkat Prabhu recently stated in an interview that he believes it’s time for the Tamil film industry to address allegations of sexual harassment head-on after the release of the Hema Committee report. He spoke to NDTV about his hope for a safer working environment for women. (Also Read: Radhika Sarathkumar: ‘Told my husband to come out in support of women artistes, it will give hope’) Venkat Prabhu says he has two daughters and would like a safer working environment for women. ‘Women go through it in all industries’ Venkat told the publication that ensuring abusers face punishment is one way to deter future offences against women in the workplace. He said, “At least from now, the Tamil film industry should start clearing things up. I have two daughters. We need a safer place for women. Women go through the same in all sectors, including media, …

The GOAT director says Vijay’s film will be as memorable as Ajith’s Mankatha

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Thalapathy Vijay’s GOAT or Greatest of All Time is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2024 as the Tamil star is all set to move out of cinema into politics. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, GOAT looks like a stylish and highly-entertaining outing for Vijay fans and the audience, as can be seen from the trailer. (Also Read: Can Vijay bet on his fans for political success? Analysts, fans weigh in on his future) Venkat Prabhu directs Thalapathy Vijay in The Greatest of All Time The multistarrer, produced by AGS Productions, also features Sneha, Prabhu Deva, Prashanth, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Laila, Mohan, Jayaram and Vaibhav, while the music is by Venkat Prabhu’s cousin Yuvan Shankar Raja. The director has promised a lot of surprises for Thalapathy fans and believes that this film will be as memorable as Mankatha (2011), his flick with Ajith Kumar. In this chat with Hindustan Times, director Venkat Prabhu talks about Vijay, GOAT and more. How was the experience of working with Thalapathy Vijay? It was a truly wonderful experience! Initially, …

The Greatest of All Time song Whistle Podu: Vijay turns singer and shakes a leg with Prabhudeva, Prashanth. Watch

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The first single from Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming film, The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT), titled Whistle Podu was released on Tamil New Year. Starring Vijay in the lead role, the song also sees him turning singer for the peppy number composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. (Also Read: Vijay and Venkat Prabhu’s The Greatest of All Time to release in September) Prabhudeva, Ajmal Ameer, Vijay, Prashanth in The Greatest of All Time. Whistle Podu song The 4-minute-47-seconds long lyrical video has been composed by Yuvan, with vocals by Vijay, Venkat Prabhu, Yuvan Shankar Raja and Premgi Amaren, and lyrics by Madhan Karky. The number shows Vijay shaking a leg with Prabhudeva, Prashanth and Ajmal Ameer. Whistle Podu has been choreographer by Raju Sundaram, Prabhudeva’s brother. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! With the title based on IPL team Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) mantra, the number also pays homage to Venkat’s previous films, including Mankatha with Ajith. The makers also share some behind-the-scenes footage from …