To his shock, he encounters his son alive in Russia years later, and they return home together.

Following their return, strange events begin to unfold involving the SATS members, and Vijay embarks on a quest to uncover the truth.

Did Vijay succeed in his mission, Was Mohan involved in all this forms the core plot of the story.

Directed by Venkat Prabhu, ‘The GOAT’ is primarily a slick action thriller. It travels for most parts, from Kenya to Moscow, and culminates at Chepauk cricket stadium.

Given Venkat Prabhu’s tastes for fandoms, there are fitting theatre moments.

‘The GOAT’, in this way, is a film that pulls momentous and nostalgic tricks to keep you hooked, so that you tend to forget the lack of cohesiveness in the story.

Vijay showcases his versatility, excelling in the dual roles of the father and the son.

His portrayal of the son’s villainous side is particularly compelling, while his calm and composed performance as father, paired with a stylish salt-and-pepper look, adds gravitas to the character.

Vijay’s ability to balance both roles with finesse is the film’s biggest asset.

Supporting actors like Prabhudeva, Jayaram, Prashanth, Mic Mohan, and Sneha deliver okay performances in their limited roles.

Yuvan Shankar has delivered his best for the background score and has done well with the songs as well. Siddhartha Nuni’s camerawork is impressive. Rest of the technical aspects of the movie are good as well.

Rating: 4/5