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Thala Dhoni To Star With Thalapathy Vijay In GOAT? Director Venkat Prabhu Reveals

MS Dhoni set to share screen with Vijay in Kollywood's GOAT (X)MS Dhoni set to share screen with Vijay in Kollywood's GOAT (X)

In what could be a game-changing moment for both the cricket and film industries, former India captain and wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is reportedly gearing up for his silver screen debut. The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend is likely to feature in an upcoming Kollywood film directed by the renowned Venkat Prabhu, alongside none other than the superstar Thalapathy Vijay.

If the rumours hold water, this move will surely create a lot of buzz, especially in Tamil Nadu, where Dhoni's fandom borders on the divine.

Dhoni likely to make his film debut in Venkat Prabhu's GOAT

MS Dhoni, affectionately known as 'Thala' by his legion of fans, has already achieved legendary status on the cricket field. His immense popularity, particularly in Tamil Nadu, is nothing short of phenomenal.

The love for Dhoni in the region has been evident ever since he took the reins of CSK, leading them to five IPL titles. It's no surprise that his fans have elevated him to the status of a cultural icon.

Venkat Prabhu, who is currently helming the high-budget Tamil science-fiction film "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time), hinted at Dhoni's involvement in the project during a recent interview.

The film, based on the intriguing concept of time travel, boasts a whopping budget of ₹300-400 crore and is set to be a visual spectacle.

The director revealed that the movie will feature a scene with a Chennai Super Kings match, cheekily adding, "You know who will make an appearance on the screen." If this doesn’t whet the appetite of fans, nothing will.


The film, which stars Thalapathy Vijay in a double role as both father and son, is slated for a grand release on September 5, 2024.

Excitement builds as Dhoni’s big-screen debut looms

With such a stellar lineup, it's clear that the movie is aiming to hit it out of the park. The prospect of seeing Dhoni on the big screen, even if only for a brief moment, is sure to draw cricket lovers and movie buffs alike to the theatres.

Interestingly, this would mark Dhoni's first foray into the world of cinema. While he has been the subject of the 2016 biopic "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story," where the late Sushant Singh Rajput portrayed him, Dhoni himself has never appeared in a film.

His brief appearance in archival footage during India's 2011 ODI World Cup win was the closest fans have come to seeing him in a movie.

As the clock ticks down to the film's release, anticipation is building. If the buzz is anything to go by, Dhoni’s cameo in "GOAT" could very well steal the show.