Superstar Thalapathy Vijay and acclaimed filmmaker Venkat Prabhu have joined forces for one of the most anticipated films of the year, “GOAT.” As the release date approaches, the movie has been generating significant buzz on social media, partly due to intriguing details shared by Venkat Prabhu. In a recent interview, Prabhu revealed that “GOAT” includes a special reference to Ajith Kumar, further heightening fan excitement.
Exciting Cross-References between Vijay and Ajith
Directed by Venkat Prabhu, “GOAT” features a notable reference to Prabhu’s earlier film, “Mankatha,” which starred Ajith Kumar. In the trailer for “GOAT,” Vijay delivers the dialogue, “Inimey kudikavey kudadhu” (One should not drink ever again), a line originally spoken by Ajith in “Mankatha.” This nod has delighted fans, especially given the ongoing rivalry and competition between Vijay and Ajith’s fan bases. Adding to the excitement, it has been announced that Ajith’s upcoming film, “Good Bad Ugly,” will also pay homage to Vijay by incorporating a reference to him, with a dialogue uttered by Ajith himself.
Venkat Prabhu’s Aspirations and Film Details
In his interview, Venkat Prabhu expressed his enthusiasm for the mutual respect and camaraderie between Vijay and Ajith. He revealed his desire to direct a film featuring both stars, acknowledging the genuine admiration they have for each other. Although he is unsure how such a project would come to fruition, he remains hopeful and eager about the possibility.
More About GOAT
“GOAT” is set to hit theaters on September 5, 2024. The film has been cleared with a U/A certificate and boasts a runtime of three hours. The cast includes Prashanth, Prabhudheva, Mohan, Sneha, Laila, Yogi Babu, Premgi, Vaibhav, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and others. Produced by AGS Entertainment, the film features music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Siddhartha Nuni handling cinematography and Venkat Raajen as the editor. The dialogues are penned by Venkat Prabhu and Viji. Post-theatrical rights for the film have been acquired by Netflix.