Indian Cinema's Latest Sensation: The Greatest Of All Time

Indian cinema is set to make a grand statement with the release of The Greatest Of All Time (The GOAT), directed by Venkat Prabhu and starring Thalapathy Vijay. Premiering today, the film is anticipated to achieve a remarkable global opening, projected to surpass 100 crores in gross earnings. With this release, Thalapathy Vijay is expected to join the elite ranks of Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas in achieving multiple 100 crore openers.

The Greatest Of All Time is notably significant as it marks Thalapathy Vijay's penultimate film before his anticipated shift to politics. The production has invested a massive 400 crores into the film, making Vijay the highest-paid actor in Indian cinema with a salary of 200 crores. Despite the substantial budget, the makers have reportedly already turned a profit through pre-release business.

In terms of box office performance, The GOAT is projected to become the highest opener for a Kollywood film in 2024, surpassing the previous record held by Indian 2 with 26 crores net in India. On a global scale, the film is expected to debut with over 110 crores in earnings. Vijay's previous film, Leo, also had a successful 100 crore+ opening, and with The GOAT, he could potentially join Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas as an actor with multiple films in the 100 crore club.

The list of Indian actors with 100 crores+ openers includes:

- Prabhas (5 films): Baahubali 2, Saaho, Adipurush, Kalki 2898 AD

- Shah Rukh Khan (2 films): Pathaan, Jawan

- Yash (1 film): KGF Chapter 2

- Thalapathy Vijay (1 film): Leo

- Ranbir Kapoor (1 film): Animal

- NTR Jr (1 film): RRR

- Ram Charan (1 film): RRR

With The GOAT, Vijay is well-positioned to achieve this milestone, further solidifying his status in the Indian film industry.