The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) is a new action movie directed by Venkat Prabhu, coming out on September 5, 2024. The film stars Thalapathy Vijay and is set in a future where cloning technology is crucial. Vijay plays three roles: a father, a son, and a clone of himself, all tangled in a thrilling story that moves across various countries.
Produced by AGS Entertainment, this movie has a huge budget of ₹300 crore, making it one of the priciest films in South Indian cinema. With exciting action scenes, impressive special effects, and a great cast, The Greatest of All Time is expected to perform well at the box office.
| Title | Greatest of All Time |
| Genre | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Director | Venkat Prabhu |
| Main Cast | Vijay, Mic Mohan, and Prashanth |
| Budget | ₹300 crore |
| Runing time | 3h |
| Ratings | 7.5 out of 10 |
| OTT | Netflix |
The Greatest of All Time has received mixed reviews. Many people think it’s a great commercial film and praise Vijay’s performance in his triple role. Critics have also noted the strong direction, music, and action scenes, giving it high ratings of around 8-9/10. Some have called it one of Vijay’s best performances.
However, some critics feel the plot is too complicated and might be confusing for some viewers. While the film’s visuals and technical aspects are well-received, the story's execution has had mixed feedback. Despite this, the movie’s strong appeal to Vijay’s fans has kept its ratings high and positioned it as a likely hit.
Cast Members
- Thalapathy Vijay as Gandhi and Clone
- Mic Mohan as Rajiv Menon
- Prashanth as Sunil Thiagarajan
- Prabhudeva as Kalyan Sundaram
- Sneha as Anuradha Gandhi
- Laila as Dr. Radhika Sunil
- Jayaram as Nazeer
Theatrical Collection
The Greatest of All Time is expected to have a strong box office debut. Early estimates suggest it will earn around ₹50-60 crore on its opening day, making it one of the biggest Tamil film openings. With its huge budget and star power, it is predicted to make over ₹300 crore worldwide in its first week.
If the current success continues, the film could become one of the highest-grossing South Indian movies ever. Its release in multiple languages and global reach is expected to break new box office records, boosting Vijay’s status as a top actor in Indian cinema.
Plot
The film follows Gandhi, a skilled agent who returns to the spy world after a failed mission makes him a target. He finds out that his enemies have made a clone of him to carry out their plans. However, the clone starts to form its own identity, leading to a tense showdown between the two.
The movie explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the ethical issues of cloning technology. It features intense action, emotional moments, and a race against time to stop a major disaster. The story travels from the streets of Chennai to the icy landscapes of Russia, offering a thrilling experience.