The film 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time), starring Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, grossed Rs 43 crore on its opening day in India, despite mixed reviews from critics. The majority of the earnings came from Tamil screenings, which collected Rs 38 crore, while the Telugu and Hindi versions brought in Rs 3 crore and Rs 1.7 crore, respectively. The film was released in over 5,000 screens and had pre-sales of Rs 65 crore, although it fell short of the opening day earnings of Vijay's previous film 'Leo', which made Rs 145 crore worldwide. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, 'GOAT' features an ensemble cast and is touted as an action drama with a strong emotional narrative. The film's performance indicates a solid fan base for Vijay, with social media buzzing with excitement despite some criticism of the plot. As the film continues its run, expectations remain high for further box office success over the weekend.