Thalapathy Vijay, a superstar of South Indian cinema, is making waves again with his upcoming movie ‘The Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT). This film, directed by Venkat Prabhu, has created a lot of buzz and excitement among fans. It is Thalapathy Vijay’s second last film before he steps away from acting and moves into politics, having recently launched his own political party. The trailer of GOAT received an amazing response, and even before its release, the movie has broken records, earning an impressive 50 crores from advance bookings. However, there is some disappointing news for fans in North India: the Hindi version of the film will not be released in the national cinema chains.
No Hindi Release in National Chains
There was a lot of anticipation for the Hindi version of GOAT, especially since the film has been eagerly awaited by fans since the beginning of the year. Unfortunately, recent reports have confirmed that the Hindi version will not be released in any of the national cinema chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis in North India.
Why Is GOAT Not Releasing in Hindi?
According to a report by Pinkvilla, the decision to not release the Hindi version in national cinema chains is due to a long-standing policy that these chains follow. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted about this on the platform X (formerly Twitter), explaining that the policy requires a gap of 8 weeks between a film’s theatrical release and its premiere on OTT platforms. This rule aims to ensure that films get maximum exposure in theaters before becoming available for streaming online.
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Because of this policy, the makers of GOAT have decided against releasing the Hindi version in these national chains. This has left many fans disappointed, especially those who were looking forward to watching the film in Hindi on the big screen.
Fans Question the Decision
Fans have been expressing their disappointment on social media platforms like X, tagging the makers of the film and asking why the Hindi version is not available. A user commented, “I want to watch the film but it is not available in Hindi version, why is this happening?” This has created a lot of confusion and frustration among the fans, who were expecting to watch the movie in Hindi across various theaters.
Where Will the Non-Hindi Version Be Available?
While this is disappointing news for fans in North India, there is still good news for South Indian fans. The non-Hindi versions of GOAT will be released in the South Indian market, including major chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis.
This decision follows a recent incident involving Kamal Haasan’s movie “Indian 2,” which faced issues due to the same 8-week policy. The Hindi-dubbed version of “Indian 2” was released on an OTT platform in less than 8 weeks, which went against the agreement. As a result, the makers of “Indian 2” faced legal action.
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What’s Next for Thalapathy Vijay?
The decision to not release GOAT in Hindi in the national cinema chains comes at a time when Thalapathy Vijay is planning his next steps in politics. His fans are still excited about his upcoming projects, even though they won’t be able to watch GOAT in Hindi at some of their favorite theaters.
GOAT is set to hit the theaters on September 5, but fans will have to wait to see if any changes are made to the release strategy or if there will be another way to watch the Hindi version soon. Until then, the excitement for Vijay’s next-to-last movie continues to grow, with fans eagerly waiting to see their favorite star shine on the big screen once more.
