Director Venkat Prabhu Responds Gracefully to Critic’s Accusation of ‘GOAT’ Being a Hollywood Remake
Director Venkat Prabhu displayed a graceful response to a critical tweet regarding his upcoming film with Vijay, ‘The Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT). The tweet, posted by Sathyan Ramasamy, expressed skepticism about Vijay’s recent career choices and suggested that GOAT might be a Hollywood remake, drawing parallels to Will Smith’s ‘Gemini Man’.
In the tweet, Sathyan Ramasamy conveyed his thoughts, stating, “Dear @vp_offl bro, @actorvijay sir after his pathetic 2023 with back-to-back flops is expecting a decent comeback, at least in 2024. So, if you are really planning any remakes, I suppose he ain’t a good fit for Hollywood film remakes, as he is neither #AjithKumar nor @urstrulyMahesh to pull it off.”
He went on to advise Venkat Prabhu, saying, “But then when you see his filmography, he has sustained in this field only with some good Telugu remakes. So, a brotherly suggestion is to buy a good Telugu film and remake it. If you are still sure about a Hollywood remake, at least please refrain from including hopeless #ThalapathyVijay elements (Fake Moaning gestures, Unnatural Father/Sister Sentiments, Forceful Romances & Kisses) in your film.
Vijay & Team will force you to do all that *hit, Just politely ask them to remember their previous outing #Leo which happened to become a half-baked Hollywood remake.” He further added, “But rest assured this time neither @rajinikanth fans nor #AK fans will meddle into your #GOAT, since we adore and respect you a lot. Have a Happy and Healthy 2024 Sir.”
Venkat Prabhu responded to the criticism with a positive and humorous tone, saying, “Sorry bro!! Innum unga kiterndhu edhirpaakuren (I am still expecting more from you)!! Happy new year!! Spread love.” The tweet exchange revealed Venkat Prabhu’s resilience in the face of criticism and his ability to maintain a lighthearted approach. Despite the negative tone of the initial message, the director responded with a New Year’s greeting and an optimistic outlook.
‘The Greatest of All Time’ features an ensemble cast, including Prashanth, Prabhudheva, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Mohan, Jayaram, Ajmal Ameer, and Yogi Babu. The film’s potential connection to Hollywood’s ‘Gemini Man’ has sparked curiosity among fans, adding an extra layer of anticipation for its release.
