Vijay’s ‘GOAT’ Creates History as the First South Indian Film to Feature on London’s Iconic Leicester Square Screen
Vijay’s upcoming film ‘GOAT’, which is almost out, has already created history even before its official release. The film releases worldwide on September 5, 2024. If the producers are to be believed, Thalapathy 68 has pulled off yet another record: it will be the maiden South Indian film to be screened on Leicester Square in London. That is indeed a reflection of the global reach of South Indian cinema today and of course, the popularity of Vijay, who is among the biggest stars down South. While ‘GOAT’ is getting ready to take over the box office, one thing for sure that one can say about the film is that it will see an unprecedented reception at the global box office.
A Landmark Achievement at Leicester Square
Leicester Square has been a prestigious stage for global cinema with its globally renowned outdoor screen. To this day, it’s considered a feather in the cap of any film to be on that screen. That Vijay’s ‘GOAT’ is the first South Indian one to grace that space tells much about its significance. This is indeed a historical moment in Indian cinema as it shows a new surge of popularity and demand for South Indian films in international territories.
The UK has always been an important territory for Indian films, and ‘GOAT’ has already created noise with its pre-sales number. To this historical feat, the UK distributor of the film officially announced it, which further raised the excitement level of Vijay’s fans. The promotion of ‘GOAT’ has been very aggressive, and the Leicester Square billboard is a strong statement about the film’s global phenomenon.
Pre-Sales and Box Office Expectation
GOAT would release in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages, thereby reaching out to more number of territories. Its pre-sales are going great guns, especially in the UK, where it has already collected close to $400K from premiere shows. This is bound to increase manifold with estimates suggesting ‘GOAT’ may challenge the $1 million figure before the end of its opening weekend.
The film has already grossed more than $1.5 million in pre-sales on its opening day and looks all set for a record opening. There is palpable excitement about ‘GOAT’, with fans looking ahead to Vijay’s performance for the first time under the baton of Venkat Prabhu. Everything has fallen in place to present ‘GOAT’ as one of the all-time biggest South Indian box office grossers with its star-studded cast, known director, and huge promotional campaign.
This is the first-time collaboration of Vijay and Venkat Prabhu
‘GOAT’ is one of those pivotal projects that brings together Vijay and director Venkat Prabhu because this alliance had been one of the most expected amongst fans and critics alike. The combination of Venkat Prabhu, who carved a niche with his novel story telling and innovative direction, along with Vijay, who is known for strong screen presence and versatility as an actor, assured them of an adrenaline-packed cinematic experience which perfectly blends high drama with wholesome entertainment.
The film also comprises powerful supporting casts, with several popular faces in key roles. With an ensemble cast like this at his combination, along with the tall order from Venkat Prabhu, it will surely be a promising narrative among the audience of different regions.
Musical Reunion with Yuvan Shankar Raja
The other big attraction in ‘GOAT’ is the musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who reunites with Vijay after almost two decades. Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja has always been a huge attraction for film audiences, and the combination with Vijay will be expected to produce a great soundtrack that goes with dramatic narration.
The cinematography done for ‘GOAT’ is by Siddhartha Nuni, whose works are sure to raise the bar for the movie’s storytelling. The high budgets spent in the movie are apparent from its trailer itself, which has already viewed millions of times online, hence increasing more expectations among the audience for the movie.
Global Impact and Future Prospects
This success of ‘GOAT’ is not just a win for Vijay and the team behind the film but also a big moment for South Indian films throughout the world. The presence of the film in the billboard in Leicester Square is definitely a surefire signal that there is growing acceptance and appreciation for the South Indian movies in international markets, especially in pockets like the UK, where Indian cinema is definitely noticed.
With the release of ‘GOAT’ set to happen worldwide, it is bound to break records in both box office collections and the impact it will have on the industry. The performance of the movie at the box office will set new standards for films coming from South India and motivate other filmmakers towards those milestones in the days to come.
Conclusion
GOAT by Vijay has already recorded history as the first South Indian film to be premiered on London’s Leicester Square. All this, with great pre-sales and worldwide anticipation of the movie itself, positions ‘GOAT’ as a potential game-changer for South Indian cinema. Star-studded cast, a much-anticipated director-actor collaboration, captivating soundtracks-the works. ‘GOAT’ is all poised for dominance in the box office and has set in stone its place as one of the most important releases this year.
With the release of ‘GOAT’ worldwide, it would not only mark the stardom of Vijay but also corroborate the increasing influence of South Indian cinema on the world stage. Its success would most definitely ring in more milestones being achieved by South Indian films too, thereby further elevating the standing this industry holds in the international arena.
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