After The GOAT OTT release, Venkat Prabhu promises 'an extended cut' soon
Venkat Prabhu revealed plans to release deleted scenes of The GOAT in the future but ruled out the possibility of a full "director's cut" due to the extensive visual effects involved.
Updated : October 03, 2024 01:07 PM ISTVenkat Prabhu revealed plans to release deleted scenes of The GOAT in the future but ruled out the possibility of a full "director's cut" due to the extensive visual effects involved.
Thalapathy Vijay with Venkat Prabhu.
Thalapathy Vijay’s latest film The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT) has made its way to Netflix, just under four weeks after its theatrical release. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu, premiered on the streaming platform on Thursday. Announcing the OTT release, Venkat shared exciting news for fans, hinting at the possibility of releasing "deleted scenes" from the movie in the future, though he ruled out a "director's cut" due to the complex visual effects involved.
"For a director’s cut, a lot of VFX and final work is required, guys! So, I’ll talk to my producers @Ags_production and release it as deleted scenes or an extended cut in the coming future! Now enjoy this version!!" tweeted Venkat Prabhu, addressing the fans eagerly awaiting additional content from the film.
For director’s cut lotta VFX and final work required guys!! So will talk to my producers @Ags_production and release it as deleted scenes or an extended cut in da coming future!!! Now enjoy this version!! https://t.co/IUBJsW9hdH
— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) October 2, 2024
The GOAT, which had a production cost of a staggering Rs 400 crore, saw nearly 50% of its budget attributed to Vijay’s salary, reflecting his star power. Despite its massive budget and expectations, the film opened in theatres on September 5 to mixed reviews. Though Vijay’s performance was widely appreciated, the movie didn’t live up to its box office expectations, falling short of the blockbuster numbers that typically follow his releases.
The GOAT is reported to have earned just over Rs 450 crore from worldwide ticket sales, which is disappointing given the movie's substantial budget. The film underperformed in key markets like Kerala, Karnataka, and the Telugu states—regions where Vijay’s stardom typically commands strong box office returns. However, it met expectations in Tamil Nadu, grossing over Rs 200 crore.
The GOAT follows the story of a top-tier spy, Gandhi, whose life is turned upside down when his young son goes missing in Thailand. Years later, Gandhi reconnects with his long-lost son, now part of a criminal gang in Russia, leading to a complex narrative filled with spy games, treachery, backstabbing, and action-packed sequences—with some cricket thrown in for good measure.