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Vijay’s ‘GOAT’ Roars: AGS Entertainment’s Archana Kalpathi on Its Biggest Venture Yet, ‘A Proper Action Entertainer’ (EXCLUSIVE)


India's AGS Entertainment is gearing for the release of spy thriller 'The Greatest of All Time,' headlined by megastar Vijay.

Archana Kalpathi, CEO of Chennai, Tamil Nadu-based, AGS Entertainment and creative producer of “GOAT,” sat down with Variety to discuss this high-stakes venture, the company’s strategic vision, and her perspective on the current golden age of South Indian filmmaking. The action thriller, directed by Venkat Prabhu (“Maanaadu”), features Vijay as an agent with Indian intelligence agency RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) entangled in a mission that spirals into a years-long saga. Kalpathi reveals that the overseas business for the film is expected to be substantial, with its value reaching “90% of the value of Tamil Nadu,” underscoring the global appeal of South Indian cinema.

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