Vijay Thalapathy’s new movie title and first look were announced on New Year’s Eve.
Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the movie is titled GOAT, i.e., The Greatest of All Time. As of writing, the makers released two official posters featuring Vijay in a double role. The first poster has Vijay with an old look like a fighter pilot and a younger version of himself. The second poster also includes both younger and older versions of Vijay on a flying bike with a gun blazing.
Soon after the first glimpse of the movie, netizens started comparing the film. This resulted in fans alleging it as a Hollywood remake of Gemini Man featuring Will Smith in the pivotal role. This comparison is because both have the lead actor in the poster featured in his older and younger look.
Venkat Prabhu has worked with Vijay, Ajith, Suriya
He knows who is the #GOAT 🐐
Thalapathy Vijay “is” pic.twitter.com/ZVdzIbhQsD
— Taurus (@itz_chillax) December 31, 2023
Will Smith’s Gemini Man was released back on October 11, 2019. The film’s plot revolves around a person named Henry, an aged assassin. Soon, he got chased by someone who could easily predict his next move, failing his triumph. Further, he comes to know that the chase master is a clone of him and starts to discover the origin of that person.
Vijay Thalapathy 68 GOAT: It is a remake of Gemini Man, claim reports
Despite sharing similarities in the poster, the film’s director, Venkat Prabhu, recently confirmed that the company is not remaking any film. He shared his reaction on X (formerly known as Twitter) after the movie got hilarious reactions and was trolled by the fans, stating it was a remake.
Venkat Prabhu wrote, ‘Sorry bro!! I am still expecting more from you!! Happy New Year!! Spread love.’
Dear @vp_offl bro,@actorvijay sir after his pathetic 2023 with back 2 back flops is expecting a decent comeback atleast in 2024
So If you are really planning any remakes, i suppose he ain’t a good fit for Hollywood film remakes, as he is neither #AjithKumar nor @urstrulyMahesh… pic.twitter.com/jhyWjIAdnz
— Sathyan Ramasamy (@SathyanRamasamy) December 31, 2023
The confirmation from the director debunks all the speculation running around the film. Seeing how things will unfold for Vijay after having blockbuster success in Leo and Varisu will be interesting.
