'GOAT' 1st Day Box Office Collection: Theatre Occupancy Rates In Chennai; Bengaluru, Kochi, Mumbai

Thalapathy Vijay's much-anticipated film 'The Greatest of All Time' (GOAT) has taken the box office by storm, opening to a tremendous start worldwide. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu, saw an overwhelming response, particularly in the Tamil-speaking regions, where fans flocked to the theaters to catch the first-day shows.

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, 'GOAT' recorded impressive occupancy rates across multiple regions. The film had a 73.19% occupancy for its Tamil version, 29.17% for the Telugu version, and 13.60% for the Hindi version, indicating its strong reception among Tamil-speaking audiences, according to Sacnik website.

City-Wise Occupancy Rates:

• Chennai: Dominating the box office, GOAT recorded a staggering 99% occupancy, with 731 shows running in full swing across the city.
• Bengaluru: The film saw a solid turnout with 55.67% occupancy across 1,089 shows.
• Madurai: With 91% occupancy, GOAT continued to attract large crowds in 188 shows.
• Coimbatore: Registered 95% occupancy in 240 shows.
• Pondicherry, Salem, Vellore, and Trichy: These cities boasted 99%, 96.33%, 94.33%, respectively.
• Dindigul: Achieved 95% occupancy across 35 shows.
• Kochi: Recorded 52.67% occupancy in 308 shows.
• Trivandrum: Had a modest 47% occupancy across 273 shows.
• Mumbai: Managed 39% occupancy across 171 shows, while the NCR region reported 40% across 70 shows.

Overall, 'GOAT' has delivered a blockbuster start with packed theaters, especially in Tamil Nadu, where cities like Chennai, Madurai, and Trichy are leading the charge. With such a phenomenal opening, the film is poised for an impressive box office run in the coming days. Fans are raving about Vijay's performance, and the hype surrounding 'GOAT' continues to grow, cementing Thalapathy Vijay's status as a box office titan.

As per the box-office tracking website, the nett collection of the movie across the country is over Rs 31.47 crore till 10 pm on Thursday. It has to be noted that the film had earned over Rs 50 crore worldwide through advance booking alone.