Thalapathy's GOAT is creating waves, but do you know the real OG GOAT?
Thalapathy Vijay's new movie, titled «The Greatest of All Time» or "GOAT," released on Thursday and is being widely discussed as potentially his last film before entering politics. The spy thriller is anticipated to perform exceptionally well at the box office, with advance bookings indicating around 12.37 lakh tickets sold in India for the opening day. This movie also aims to gross Rs 100 crore globally. The term 'GOAT' finds its origins with the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and has been popularized over the years to describe individuals who are the greatest in their fields, such as Michael Jackson, LeBron James, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Virat Kohli, and Diljit Dosanjh.
«GOAT» Set to Break Box Office Records
Thalapathy Vijay's performance in «GOAT» is receiving rave reviews from fans, adding to his reputation as a major star in Tamil cinema. The movie is expected to cement his status further, potentially rewriting box office history in the Tamil film industry. Just as Diljit Dosanjh's 2020 album titled «G.O.A.T» made waves in the music world, Vijay's movie is capturing the public's imagination and is set to make significant impacts on social media platforms like Instagram.
True meaning behind 'GOAT'
The acronym 'GOAT'—which stands for Greatest of All Time—was first associated with Muhammad Ali, originally named Cassius Clay. At the age of 21, he released a comedy album titled «I Am The Greatest,» which earned a Grammy nomination. The album featured the lyrics:
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