Superstar Rajinikanth recently watched Thalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster "GOAT" and showered praise on the film, sparking excitement across social media. Director Venkat Prabhu, who helmed the film, took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share his gratitude, and the post has since gone viral.

Released on September 5, "GOAT" had an incredible reception at the box office and continued its winning streak on OTT platforms. The action entertainer has been a highlight in Tamil cinema this year. On its release day, several film industry celebrities shared their appreciation for the movie.

Now, Rajinikanth has added his voice to the chorus of praise, personally reaching out to Venkat Prabhu to commend his work. In response, the director posted a heartfelt message, saying, “Thank you, Thalaivaaaa!! for the call and for embracing our #GOAT with so much love. Thanks again for appreciating wholeheartedly. Forever grateful, sending you all the love.”

This appreciation from Rajinikanth has caused a buzz on social media. Interestingly, when Superstar Rajinikanth’s "Vettaiyan" was released recently, Vijay watched it in the very first show along with Venkat Prabhu in Chennai. This mutual admiration between the two icons has further fueled excitement among their fans.

Thank you, Thalaivaaaa!! for the call and for embracing our #GOAT with so much love. Thanks again for appreciating wholeheartedly. Forever grateful, sending you all the love. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ @rajinikanth 🙏🏽🙏🏽

— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) October 19, 2024