‘Ajith Kumar said The Greatest Of All Time should be…’: Venkat Prabhu on AK’s reaction towards Thalapathy Vijay starrer

As a die-hard fan of Tamil cinema, I can barely contain my excitement for The Greatest Of All Time (GOAT), starring the inimitable Thalapathy Vijay! The trailer alone is going to be a spectacle, with Venkat Prabhu’s words hinting that it could surpass the epic action-packed masterpiece that was Mankatha, a film where Ajith Kumar reigned supreme.


The highly anticipated movie “The Greatest Of All Time,” starring Thalapathy Vijay, is scheduled for release on September 5, 2024, with a trailer set to be unveiled shortly. In a recent conversation with Vikatan, the film’s director, Venkat Prabhu, shared insights about Ajith Kumar’s feelings regarding the production of this movie.

In a thorough explanation, the director shared that Ajith Kumar suggested The Greatest Of All Time should be a whopping 100 times larger than Mankatha. Moreover, Prabhu mentioned with enthusiasm that he’s thrilled to be directing Thalapathy Vijay.

Furthermore, Venkat Prabhu discussed the close relationship and mutual respect among the actors. He shared an incident, “When Ajith Kumar sir was in the hospital, I visited him. Thalapathy Vijay requested me to hand over my phone to AK, and they spoke for a considerable length of time. It was heartwarming to see the immense positivity between them.”

In case you’re not familiar, Venkat Prabhu and Ajith Kumar teamed up for a movie called “Mankatha” back in 2011. This action-filled crime drama saw Ajith playing an anti-hero, with notable actors like Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashwin Kakumanu, Vaibhav, Premji Amaren, and others in crucial roles.

The movie, based in Mumbai, showcases actor AK as a suspended and morally questionable police officer who teams up with a quartet plotting to steal ill-gotten cricket betting funds. This box office sensation and enduring cult favorite among AK’s followers also marked his 50th film project.

The movie additionally showcased Ajith Kumar’s debut with the salt-and-pepper hairstyle, a look he has since utilized in numerous subsequent ventures and continues to set trends today.

In this upcoming sci-fi thriller, the title role is set to be played by Thalapathy Vijay, who is widely regarded as a legend in his field. The film’s impressive cast includes Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and several other talented actors.

The film centers on a unique anti-terrorism team, whose previous operations may soon return to haunt them. Additionally, the actor appears in a digitally altered, younger version within this production.

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2024-08-14 13:07