The excitement in the air was palpable as Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated G.O.A.T trailer lit up the big screen during a special preview event. But while the trailer dazzled with stunning visuals and adrenaline-pumping action, the real show began when the media took the mic, transforming the Q&A session into a comedy spectacle—thanks to Director Venkat Prabhu’s sharp tongue and even sharper wit.
Question 1: “Vijay decided to quit movies and get into politics only during the shoot schedule of your movie. Did you play a role in his decision?”
It was the kind of question that had everyone raising their eyebrows and exchanging glances. Was the reporter suggesting that Venkat Prabhu gave Thalapathy Vijay such a massive headache that politics seemed like the easier option?
With a grin that suggested he was ready for the challenge, Venkat Prabhu leaned in and dropped the iconic line, “Enna Koduma Sir Idhu!”—a classic dialogue from Chandramukhi that had everyone in stitches. It was the perfect comeback, capturing the absurdity of the question while giving the audience a good laugh. It seemed like Venkat had just given a masterclass in how to handle a loaded question with style.
Question 2: “Why did you name the movie G.O.A.T?”
A seemingly straightforward question, but Venkat Prabhu saw an opportunity to throw in some humor. With a straight face, he replied, “Easy to generate a lot of reactions on social media because there is no need to change the title for the movie to be released in all languages, and by using #GOAT on social media, it becomes trending too.”
Who knew that the path to cinematic greatness lay not just in storytelling, but in hashtag strategy? Venkat’s answer had everyone nodding in agreement while chuckling at the sly dig at today’s social media-obsessed culture.
Question 3: “Is anyone from your family confirmed with an MLA designation if Vijay’s political party comes to power?”
Just when you thought the questions couldn’t get any more bizarre, along came this gem. As the room tensed with anticipation, Premgi Amaren, Venkat’s brother, decided to have some fun of his own. He stood up, folded his hands in a traditional ‘Vanakkam’ pose, and pretended to be the chosen candidate.
Venkat Prabhu, however, was ready with a response that balanced humor with a dash of seriousness. “It’s a personal decision of my family members to decide on whom to vote for in the elections, and I have no necessity to share it with the media,” he said, taking a moment to point out, “By the way, the person who asked the question doesn’t even know the exact name of Vijay’s political party!”
It was a clever way to highlight that some reporters were more interested in the drama than in getting their facts straight.
Question 4: “Is G.O.A.T part of VPCU?”
Venkat Prabhu was momentarily puzzled. “What is VPCU?” he asked, genuinely curious. The media person eagerly clarified, “Venkat Prabhu Cinematic Universe!”
Venkat’s laughter filled the room before he responded, “G.O.A.T is a standalone movie and isn’t part of any universe or a sequel to any film. But hey, I might share on my Twitter account a day before release that it might make sense if the audience had watched another movie before checking this one out,” poking fun at Lokesh Kanagaraj’s infamous tweet regarding his own cinematic universe.
Question 5: “Is Vijayakanth appearing in a cameo role with the help of AI?”
Now this was the kind of question that had everyone sitting up in their seats. Did someone actually suggest that Puratchi Kalaignar Vijayakanth would be making a digital comeback? Venkat Prabhu didn’t miss a beat, referring to Premalatha Vijayakanth’s recent statement where she mentioned that the G.O.A.T team had approached her for permission to bring back Vijayakanth via AI.
“She herself confirmed it,” Venkat noted, adding a layer of intrigue. But when the reporter, clearly hungry for more spoilers, hinted at having more questions about cameos, Venkat delivered the perfect pun: “I shall reveal all the surprise moments and cameos during the meet itself!” It was a cheeky way of saying, “No spoilers here!” while ensuring the audience knew there were indeed surprises in store.
As the event wrapped up, one thing was clear—Venkat Prabhu had once again proven that whether it’s on-screen or off, he’s a master of entertainment. While G.O.A.T is sure to be a box-office hit, the director’s witty banter and effortless humor at this press meet will be remembered as the G.O.A.T of Q&A sessions.
