Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film, The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), has made a big splash at the box office, crossing the 100 crore mark within just three days of its release. Fans of the South superstar had high expectations from this film, with many hoping it would outperform Vijay’s previous blockbuster, Leo. While GOAT opened with strong numbers, it fell short of surpassing Leo in its first three days.
Day-wise Earnings of GOAT
GOAT was released on 5th September and saw a fantastic opening day, earning an impressive ₹44 crore. However, the film’s earnings took a dip on its second day, collecting ₹25.5 crore, marking a drop of 43%. On its third day, the movie saw a bounce back, with a 29% increase in earnings, collecting ₹33 crore. The total box office earnings for the first three days now stand over ₹100 crore, making it one of the fastest films to achieve this milestone in Tamil cinema.
The third-day earnings were as follows: ₹29.1 crore from Tamil audiences, ₹2.15 crore from Hindi markets, and ₹1.75 crore from Telugu regions. These numbers are significant, especially since the film was not widely released in Hindi-dominated cinema chains.
Pre-Booking Success
Before its release, GOAT had already made headlines by becoming the highest-grossing Tamil film in pre-booking sales, collecting ₹50 crore. The pre-release buzz and the anticipation around the film helped it make a mark on its first day at the box office.
Comparison with ‘Leo’
Despite its strong performance, GOAT is still trailing behind Leo, another of Thalapathy Vijay’s mega-hits. Leo earned ₹38.3 crore on its third day, surpassing GOAT’s third-day earnings. The competition between the two films is being closely watched by fans and critics alike, with many wondering if GOAT can eventually surpass the total earnings of Leo in the coming weeks.
Plot and Star Cast
GOAT features Thalapathy Vijay in a double role as a special anti-terrorist squad officer. The film also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary, Malavika Sharma, Prashant, and Prabhu Deva in prominent roles. The film has a perfect mix of action, drama, and romance, keeping audiences hooked from start to finish.
Sequel Announcement and Thalapathy’s Future Plans
Directed by Venkat Shankar Prabhu Raja, GOAT has been a major success, and the makers have already announced its sequel. The film is significant not only for its earnings but also because it marks the second last film in Thalapathy Vijay’s career. After completing his final film, which will be a political thriller, Vijay plans to step away from acting and focus on his political career. He has already established his own political party, Tamizha Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and his 69th film is expected to reflect his political ambitions.
‘GOAT’ Box Office Day 1: Thalapathy Vijay’s Film Opens Strong, Eyes 100 Crore Mark
Box Office and Future Prospects
While GOAT has crossed the ₹100 crore mark in just three days, the film’s total budget is reportedly around ₹400 crore. It will be interesting to see how the film performs in the coming days and whether it can surpass its production cost and continue to set new records for Tamil cinema.
