Vijay: Venkat Prabhu’s ‘GOAT’ anniversary video gets fans talking about Thalapathy Vijay’s political journey as it features footage from Parliament | Tamil Movie News
Two years after its theatrical release, Vijay and Venkat Prabhu’s ‘The Greatest of All Time’ (‘GOAT’) is once again in the limelight. The action thriller, which became one of the biggest commercial successes of Thalapathy Vijay’s career, turned two years old on September 5. On the occasion, director Venkat Prabhu shared a special video about X, taking fans on his journey with Vijay.
The nostalgic post quickly gained attention, especially for the way it connects moments from ‘GOAT’ to Vijay’s journey outside of cinema. The video has now given fans another reason to revisit the film and its many memorable moments.
Venkat Prabhu’s ‘GOAT’ Anniversary Post Features Vijay’s Political Journey
Venkat Prabhu’s anniversary video begins with footage from GOAT’s first show, capturing the tremendous response from Vijay’s fans in theatres. It then cuts between scenes from the film and visuals linked to Vijay’s political journey.
One of the biggest talking points is the return of the now famous ‘TN 07 CM 2026’ license plate seen in the film. Venkat Prabhu had earlier spoken about tuition and how he finally gained a political connection after Vijay became Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
The new video also includes footage of Parliament, adding another layer to the discussion among fans. The clip ends with Vijay’s younger character, Sanjay, asking, “Do you think you can stop me?” It then moves on to footage of Vijay as Chief Minister.
GOAT’s reference TN07 CM 2026 receives new attention
The anniversary post has also reignited discussions about Venkat Prabhu’s earlier references to Vijay’s political future. When ‘GOAT’ arrived in 2024, Vijay was preparing for his transition into politics, making the ‘TN 07 CM 2026’ reference a talking point among fans. Two years later, the line took on a completely different meaning after Vijay entered electoral politics and became Chief Minister. By bringing back the reference along with the Parliament footage, Venkat Prabhu has once again created curiosity about the connection between ‘GOAT’ and Vijay’s real-life journey.
The post has therefore become more than just an anniversary tribute, with fans closely examining each frame and its possible meaning.
About the cast, story and box office success of ‘GOAT’
Released on September 5, 2024, ‘GOAT’ marked Vijay’s first collaboration with Venkat Prabhu and his penultimate film before his full-time political entry. Vijay played a dual role as Gandhi and his younger version, Sanjay, in the action thriller. The film follows Gandhi, a former Special Anti-Terrorism Squad officer, whose troubled past returns years after leaving active service. Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Sneha.
Jayaram, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Ajmal were part of the supporting cast.‘GOAT’ crossed Rs 200 crore worldwide in its first three days and eventually grossed over Rs 450 crore worldwide. Despite mixed reviews, its large-scale action, fan moments, anti-aging technology, and Vijay’s performance helped make it a huge theatrical hit. The film is currently available to stream on a popular digital platform.
