“The Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) is set to be one of the most awaited films of 2024. Directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment, this Tamil-language science fiction action film features the superstar Vijay in dual roles, alongside an ensemble cast including Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha and others.
The film follows the story of Gandhi a former leader of a special anti-terrorist squad, who reunites with his team members to confront issues stemming from their past actions. “GOAT” is anticipated to be a blockbuster hit. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on 5th September 2024 in both standard and IMAX formats with dubbed versions in Telugu and Hindi.
Budget and Production Details
- Total Budget: ₹400 crore (approximately $48 million USD)
- Production Scale: With extensive shooting locations including Chennai, Thailand, Hyderabad, Sri Lanka, Pondicherry, Thiruvananthapuram, Russia and the United States the film has been made on a grand scale. The music is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, cinematography by Siddhartha Nuni and editing by Venkat Raajen.
Day 1 Collection Prediction
“The Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) is expected to have a massive opening at the box office. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the expected Day 1 collections across various regions:
- Tamil Nadu: ₹35 crore
- Karnataka: ₹11 crore
- Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: ₹11 crore
- Kerala: ₹10 crore
- Rest of India: ₹3 to ₹4 crore
- Overseas: ₹50 to ₹60 crore
Estimated Total Day 1 Collection:
- Domestic Total (India): ₹70 to ₹71 crore
- Overseas Total: ₹50 to ₹60 crore
- Overall Day 1 Collection: ₹120 to ₹131 crore
Factors Influencing Day 1 Collection:
- Vijay’s Star Power: With a massive fan base especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala the film is expected to draw large crowds on its opening day.
- High-Quality Production: The film’s high production values, action sequences and visual effects make it an attractive choice for cinema-goers.
- Strong Pre-Release Buzz: Pre-bookings in countries like Norway, the UK, and Germany have been highly impressive with record-breaking ticket sales and collections.
- Global Release Strategy: The simultaneous release in multiple countries including dubbed versions is expected to boost the film’s opening day collections significantly.
Lifetime Collection Prediction:
Given the film’s hype and the extensive release strategy “GOAT” is expected to perform exceptionally well throughout its theatrical run. The projected lifetime box office collections are as follows:
- Domestic Box Office (India): ₹450 to ₹500 crore
- Overseas Box Office: ₹200 to ₹250 crore
- Total Lifetime Collection: ₹650 to ₹700 crore
Pre-Release Business:
- Satellite, Digital, and Music Rights: The film has recovered a significant part of its budget through the sale of these rights.
- Theatrical Rights: The theatrical rights have been sold at impressive rates across various regions:
- Tamil Nadu: ₹70 crore (acquired by Romeo Pictures)
- Kerala: Rights bought by Sree Gokulam Movies
- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Mythri Movie Makers
- Overseas: Phars Films acquired the overseas distribution rights for ₹53 crore
- North India: Zee Studios
Comparison with Vijay’s Previous Movies:
Vijay’s last release “Leo” had an impressive first-day total of ₹76.2 crore in India and ₹66 crore overseas, totaling approximately ₹142 crore. Given the scale the buzz surrounding “GOAT” and its wide release, it is highly likely that “GOAT” will surpass these figures, potentially setting new records for a Tamil-language film.
“The Greatest of All Time” (GOAT) is set to make a monumental impact on its release with expected Day 1 collections ranging from ₹120 to ₹131 crore globally. With strong pre-booking trends, widespread appeal and strategic release planning, the film is well-positioned to become one of the highest-grossing films of 2024. All eyes are on its release on 5th September 2024 and the film industry is eagerly awaiting the box office figures to see if it truly lives up to its title as the “Greatest of All Time.”