GOAT Box Office Collection Day 3: Thalapathy Vijay’s Action Thriller crosses Rs 100 Crore Mark
Thalapathy Vijay’s action-packed film GOAT is going well at the box office, reportedly a blockbuster. The Venkat Prabhu film went on to receive good responses from the audience and critics alike with wonderful action scenes and performances of strong mettle. Three days into its release, GOAT has already created much noise as the film crosses the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office.
Box Office Collection: Breaking Records
On the third day of its release, GOAT minted another Rs 33 crore, thus taking the total to a staggering Rs 102.5 crore. The strong beginning of the film is not a surprise as Thalapathy Vijay has one of the biggest fan bases in Tamil Nadu and all over India.
Going by the trade reports and Sacnilk, the trend may continue in the days to come at the box office as well. The star power of Vijay merged with technology-backed innovative direction by Venkat Prabhu draws audiences in large numbers into the theaters. If the trend continues, GOAT might smash several box office records and emerge as one of the biggest hits in the illustrious career of Vijay.
Story-technology
Vijay in Double Roles One of the most exciting things about GOAT is that Thalapathy Vijay plays a dual role in the movie-a father and his son. Advanced de-aging technology used by Director Venkat Prabhu made this possible, and it is rarely seen in Indian cinema, but getting more and more into the trend.
In an interview with India Today, Venkat Prabhu spoke of his idea for the dual role. He said that he had first planned to cast two different actors for father-son, but when his classmate Vikram informed him about de-aging technology used in Hollywood, he changed track. This further instigated Prabhu to try out the de-ageing technology used in films like Gemini Man for GOAT.
“Till Jawan, we have seen father and son played by the same actor, but I wanted to do it differently. To do de-aging, we had to create this with a big budget and that is when AGS Entertainment came,” explains Prabhu. This leap in technology has allowed Vijay to seamlessly play both characters believably, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the story of this movie.
Stellar Cast
An Ensemble Despite Thalapathy Vijay being the clear star in GOAT, the film did boast an ensemble cast which added to the richness and dynamism of the storytelling. Other talents involved in the lineup are Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren and Yugendran.
Every actor has brought his trademark to the movie, and the performances are reeking of critical acclamations. Prashanth and Prabhu Deva stand out at complementing both Vijay roles. Chemistry between characters palpable hence GOAT is well-rounded as a cinematic experience to offer more than just action and visual effects.
Director’s View: Mastery by Venkat Prabhu
Director Venkat Prabhu does this with his habit of merging seamlessly high-octane action with emotionally oozing drama, and GOAT is no different. The movie has all the ingredients of high-octane action moving at a fast pace, clubbed with heart-wrenching drama that sections of all tastes can enjoy.
Apart from that, de-aging is not a gimmick here in Prabhu; rather, the whole story is dependent on it. The generational conflict between father-son characters played by Vijay adds an emotional heaviness to the movie, thus making GOAT different from any regular action thriller and hence something newer and more engaging for the audience.
Response of the Audience: A Winning Formula
As far as the box office collection goes, the film GOAT has been faring decently. Fans have been going gaga over the movie on social media, especially over the lead actor of the film in a double role. As a matter of fact, several of its fans are pretty excited about the new de-aging technology used in this movie and term it a game-changer for Indian cinema.
While the action buffs loved the extreme intensity in the fighting scenes and the value placed on production, the family viewers loved the heart and core of the story. Indeed, with such a great opening weekend, the movie has been declared a blockbuster, and word-of-mouth recommendations can keep streaming in.
Future Prospects: Box Office Predictions
Considering that fact and the trend which this movie has been creating, GOAT is very likely just to continue in the same way for a couple of weeks more. Stronger performances, along with a thrilling storyline and no less impressive technology, made a combination that was sure to appeal to Vijay’s fan base as much as it did the general audience. With no big competitor lining up, GOAT will have its easy sail at the box office.
With the movie crossing Rs 100 crore, many in trade are confident that GOAT will soon join the select club of movies grossing over Rs 200 crore worldwide. If the movie continues at this pace, it might just turn out to be one of the biggest grossers of Vijay’s career.
Conclusion: A Blockbuster in the Making
More than GOAT, groaning under the weight of tradition versus innovation, it finally presents a cinematic feel that will appeal across wide spectra. Thalapathy Vijay’s dual wheeler, Venkat Prabhu’s direction of vision, and state-of-the-art de-aging have made the film stand out, true to its blockbuster title. Having already breached the Rs 100 crore mark, GOAT is well on its way to emerge as one of the most successful films of the year and hence reinstating Vijay’s position as one of the biggest Indian movie stars.
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