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- By Ridhi Suri
- Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:45 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
GOAT Box Office Collection Day 2: Director Venkat Prabhu’s action thriller The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), starring Thalapathy Vijay in dual roles, had a stellar debut but has experienced a notable decline in box office collections on its second day. The film, released by AGS Entertainment, had an impressive global gross of Rs 126.32 crore on its opening day, setting a new milestone for Tamil cinema. In India alone, GOAT earned an estimated Rs 55 crore on its first day, reflecting Vijay’s strong fan base and the film’s high anticipation. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, GOAT also features Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Yogi Babu in key roles. The film’s mix of action, drama, and emotional depth resonated with audiences, contributing to its strong opening.
However, despite a strong start, the second day’s box office earnings show a significant drop compared to the debut. Opening in over 4,000 theaters worldwide, the film’s extensive release initially fueled its robust first-day numbers.
GOAT Box Office Report
The Tamil film debuted in theaters on September 5 and garnered mixed reviews. On its first day, the science fiction action drama earned Rs 43 crore, but its revenue fell by 43% on the second day, bringing in Rs 24 crore. Despite being a Friday, the film still achieved double-digit figures at the box office, totaling Rs 68 crore in two days.
The Greatest of All Time earned approximately Rs 24.75 crore net in India on its second day, according to early estimates, with a total of Rs 68.75 crore across all languages. The breakdown includes Rs 61.15 crore from Tamil, Rs 3.35 crore from Hindi, and Rs 4.25 crore from Telugu. On September 6, 2024, the film had a strong overall Tamil occupancy of 60.38%, with morning shows at 45.99%, afternoon shows at 55.14%, evening shows at 66.06%, and night shows at 74.32%. In contrast, its Hindi occupancy was a modest 12.43%.
GOAT Budget
GOAT was produced with a total budget of Rs 400 crore, which encompasses both production and promotional costs. Additionally, Rs 200 crore was allocated specifically for Vijay's salary.
About GOAT
In The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), Vijay takes on dual roles as M. S. Gandhi and Jeevan/Sanjay. Akhil portrays the younger Jeevan, while Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, and Ajmal Ameer play Gandhi's associates Sunil, Kalyan, and Ajay, respectively. Mohan appears as Chandra Menon, and Jayaram is cast as Naseer. Sneha provides the voice for Gandhi's wife and Jeevan's mother, while Laila plays Sunil’s wife and a doctor.
The film is inspired by the 2004 Moscow Metro Bombing. The ensemble cast includes Sneha, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, and Mohan in pivotal roles.