The much-awaited film ‘The GOAT’, starring Vijay in the lead role, is now playing in theaters worldwide starting today, September 5th. The movie is being released in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. With a wide release across multiple regions, the UK h as seen exceptional pre-sale numbers, reflecting strong anticipation for ‘The GOAT’.
In a historic moment, ‘The GOAT’ has become the first South Indian film to feature on the iconic Leicester Square billboard in London, one of the world’s most renowned outdoor screens. This milestone highlights the immense buzz surrounding Vijay’s film in the UK. The UK distributor of ‘The GOAT’ has officially confirmed this remarkable achievement, further building excitement among fans with their impressive off-screen promotions.
London, witness history! Thalapathy Vijay and #TheGreatestOfAllTime on Leicester Square's world-famous outdoor screen TODAY — the first time a South Indian film is shown on this prestigious screen. This once-in-a-lifetime event runs ALL DAY. Our photographers arrive at 2PM to… pic.twitter.com/WUXaNJpbz0
— Ahimsa Entertainment (@ahimsafilms) September 3, 2024
The uncut version of ‘The GOAT’ is set to hit over 300 screens in theaters across the UK. Vijay’s film has reportedly grossed approximately $400k from its UK premieres and is expected to cross the $1 million mark by the end of its first weekend. With pre-sales overseas surpassing $1.5 million for the opening day alone, ‘The GOAT’ is on track for a record-breaking debut.
‘The GOAT’ marks Vijay’s first collaboration with director Venkat Prabhu and features a star-studded cast in key roles. The film’s music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, reuniting with Vijay after 20 years, while the stunning visuals for this high-budget drama are captured by cinematographer Siddharta Nuni.
Source: Times Of India
