Director Venkat Prabhu expressed gratitude to actor Ajith Kumar for his support towards Vijay's upcoming film 'GOAT - The Greatest of All Time', which is set to release on September 5. Prabhu emphasized the mutual respect between Ajith and Vijay, sharing that both actors are easy to work with, despite their differing personalities—Ajith being more talkative and Vijay quieter. 'GOAT' is expected to make a significant box office impact, with early morning shows in Kerala already drawing large crowds. The film, featuring Vijay in dual roles, has a runtime of three hours and three minutes, which Prabhu justified as necessary for telling an elaborate story. Former cricketer Suresh Raina recently shared his admiration for South Indian actors, specifically praising Suriya and Ram Charan, further highlighting the crossover appeal of South cinema. As anticipation builds, fans are encouraged to celebrate the film's release in theaters without needing to watch previous films beforehand.