South Indian superstar Thalapathy Vijay is all set to break new records with his upcoming movie, The Greatest of All Time (GOAT). Even before its official release on September 5, the movie is creating waves across the industry. Fans are eagerly waiting for the film, and the excitement is so high that it’s making headlines just through its advance booking.
Huge Buzz Around GOAT
Directed by Venkat Prabhu, GOAT is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The movie is already being talked about as a potential blockbuster, and Thalapathy Vijay’s loyal fan base is a big reason for that. The film’s team didn’t need to do much promotion because Vijay’s name alone is enough to draw crowds to the theaters.
GOAT is expected to perform exceptionally well at the box office, with many predicting that it might even surpass the earnings of Vijay’s previous hit, Leo. The real numbers will only be known after the film hits theaters, but the advance booking figures already suggest a massive opening.
Advance Booking Success
The advance booking for GOAT has been phenomenal. The film has already made history by becoming the Tamil movie with the highest advance bookings of 2024, beating out Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2.
According to reports, GOAT has earned around ₹11 crores on the first day of advance booking alone. If you include block seats, the earnings could exceed ₹14 crores. Most of this revenue has come from Tamil Nadu, where tickets are being sold at ₹208 each. The film has also seen some success in Telugu regions, with ₹7 lakhs in sales, and over ₹2 lakhs in IMAX tickets, where each ticket costs ₹800.
On the international front, the movie has grossed over ₹16 crores just from advance bookings on the first day. This shows the widespread appeal and anticipation surrounding the film.
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Mixed Response in North India
While GOAT is performing exceptionally well in the South and international markets, its reception in North India has been lukewarm. The movie has only managed to sell tickets worth ₹4 lakhs in Maharashtra and less than ₹2 lakhs in the Delhi NCR region. Despite the lower numbers in these areas, the overall response to the film remains overwhelmingly positive.
Telugu Market Yet to Open
Advance bookings for GOAT in some Telugu-speaking areas have not yet started, which is unusual given the hype around the film. However, according to recent updates, bookings in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will begin at 5:28 PM on September 3. There are modest expectations from these regions, but it will be interesting to see how the film performs once bookings open.
Double Role for Thalapathy Vijay
One of the major highlights of GOAT is that Thalapathy Vijay will be seen in a double role. This twist has added to the excitement, with fans eager to see their favorite star in two different avatars. The dual role promises more action, drama, and entertainment, making the film a must-watch for Vijay’s fans.
As the release date approaches, the buzz around GOAT continues to grow. The advance booking success is just a glimpse of what’s to come, and it looks like GOAT is all set to be another milestone in Thalapathy Vijay’s illustrious career.
