‘The Greatest of All Time’: Is Thalapathy Vijay’s Remuneration for ‘The GOAT’ INR 200 Crore? Here’s What We Know
‘The Greatest of All Time’, starring Thalapathy Vijay in the leading role, is helmed by Venkat Prabhu and produced under the banner of AGS Entertainment.
The Greatest of All Time, aka The GOAT, is one of the most highly anticipated films starring Thalapathy Vijay, where he will be seen in dual roles. The film’s trailers and posters have already excited movie enthusiasts, who are eagerly awaiting its theatrical release. This film marks Vijay’s 68th project as a lead actor and is produced by AGS Entertainment. Thalapathy 69: Vijay To Get Whopping Rs 250 Crore for His Last Film Directed by H Vinoth – Reports.
The buzz surrounding The GOAT includes speculation about Vijay’s remuneration, with reports suggesting that he may have been paid INR 200 crore for his role in the film. This figure would set a new record for remuneration in Indian cinema. The movie is said to be produced on a lavish budget ranging from INR 300 to 400 crore, making it one of the most expensive Tamil films ever made.
In a recent interview with Galatta, Archana Kalpathi, the creative producer of AGS Entertainment, addressed various aspects of the film’s production, star’s salary, commercial viability and more. She highlighted the importance of theatrical success for a film. While discussing about a star’s remuneration, she says, “A salary between a star and a producer is a very personal thing.” Kalpathi also discussed how OTT platforms also need theatrically hit films. She confirmed that the total budget of The GOAT, including GST, is ‘INR 380 crore’. ‘The GOAT’ Song ‘Matta’: Thalapathy Vijay’s Swag Is Unmissable in This Massy Dance Number (Watch Lyrical Video).
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The upcoming film also boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Prashanth Thiagarajan, Ajmal Ameer, Yogi Babu, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Parvati Nair, Jayaram and Prabhudeva, among others. The GOAT is scheduled to hit theatres on September 5.
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