Thalapathy Vijay Wasn't the First Choice for GOAT: Find Out Who Was

Thalapathy Vijay is gearing up for his highly anticipated film GOAT – The Greatest of All Time, set to release on September 5. Fans are eagerly counting down the days to see their favorite star on the big screen. As the promotional activities ramp up, with director Venkat Prabhu even traveling to Malaysia for the film's promotion, an interesting revelation has surfaced about the film's casting.

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Rajinikanth and Dhanush Were the Original Choices

According to a report by News 18 Malayalam, GOAT was initially planned to feature two other big names: Rajinikanth and Dhanush. The original storyline had Rajinikanth playing the father and Dhanush playing the son. Director Venkat Prabhu crafted the script with these iconic actors in mind. However, the introduction of de-aging technology, which allows actors to appear younger, led the director to rethink the casting. This technology influenced the decision to bring Thalapathy Vijay on board for the lead role. Although this change has been widely reported, there hasn't been an official confirmation.

Vijay’s Dual Role in GOAT

In GOAT, Vijay takes on two significant roles. He portrays Gandhi, a skilled hostage negotiator, and also plays Gandhi’s son, Jeevan. The film’s plot centers around Gandhi, who works for the Special Anti-Terrorist Squad (SATS), an elite unit that collaborates with RAW and operates out of Chennai. After his retirement, Gandhi and his team must confront challenges linked to their past missions, setting the stage for an action-packed narrative.

Release Details and Star-Studded Cast

The film is generating excitement not just in Tamil Nadu but also in Karnataka and Kerala. The first show will start as early as 4 AM in these regions, while in Tamil Nadu, the first-day first show is scheduled for 9 AM.

GOAT boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Prabhu Deva, Jayaram, Yogi Babu, Kaniha, Sneha, Prashanth, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Laila, Vaibhav Reddy, Premgi Amaren, and Aravind Akash. The film’s cinematography is handled by Siddhartha Nuni, with Yuvan Shankar Raja in charge of the editing.

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