Survival drama The Goat Life, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in worldwide gross collection within nine days of its release, as announced by the makers on Saturday. Directed by Blessy and based on the 2008 bestselling novel Aadujeevitham by Benyamin, the film follows the real-life story of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant labourer forced into slavery as a goatherd in Saudi Arabia. Blessy expressed gratitude for the movie’s success, hoping it will continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
“The entire team of the film has put in over a decade of their hard work and blood, sweat, and tears into making this dream a reality. The film has stayed with me for over sixteen years and it is a blessing to see it finally being out in the world and being accepted so wholeheartedly by audiences worldwide,” he added. “Achieving a great milestone, The Goat Life has crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the worldwide box office within nine days of its release,” the makers said in a press note, as reported by PTI.
Sukumaran also commemorated the film’s milestone on Instagram. He wrote, “100 Cr and counting at the Global Box Office! Thank you for this unprecedented success.”
Meanwhile, celebrated ISRO scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee Nambi Narayanan said he hopes the film wins an Oscar, considering it one of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s standout works. Through an Instagram video, Nambi Narayanan said, “It’s an excellent film, they have done their job extremely well. I must mention Prithviraj, he has added life to the movie, especially with his expressions. He has surpassed all his past movies. In all, I hope the film may get an Oscar Award. All the best! (sic)”
News18.com gave the film a 3 star rating and wrote, “Acting, cinematography, story, and screenplay, everything makes it a cinematic experience you should not miss out on.” The film had been in the making for almost 16 years. It was first conceptualised in 2008 by Blessy and Sukumaran had agreed to play the part later that year.
Comments
0 comment