Director Boyapati Srinu has this habit of casting long-forgotten actors in his films in crucial roles and giving them a second lease of life. Some examples are Vani Viswanath, Aryan Rajesh, Prashanth, Daggubati Raja, and others.
Now, Tamil director Venkat Prabhu is stepping into the spotlight with a similar approach, but he’s taking it to a new level in his upcoming film GOAT (The Greatest Of All Time).
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Scheduled for release on September 5, the film stars Thalapathy Vijay and has generated significant buzz among fans.
To build anticipation, the makers have unveiled a star-studded poster that includes both young and older versions of Vijay’s character, along with a roster of notable but less active actors such as Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Sneha, Laila, Ajmal, and Vaibhav.
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However, the response from fans has been mixed. While the idea of seeing forgotten actors on screen is appealing to some, the sheer number of them in GOAT has raised concerns about the film appearing outdated. Many have pointed out that featuring so many veteran actors might overshadow the film’s modern appeal.
One fan bluntly commented, “Too much scrap in one poster,” reflecting the sentiment that too many older faces could be a distraction rather than a nostalgic delight.
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As the release date nears, we’ll find out if Venkat Prabhu’s gamble with a big cast of both old and new stars will be seen as a nostalgic hit or a casting blunder.
