'GOAT': Subramaniam Badrinath to make acting debut in Vijay's film
What's the story
Former Indian cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath has announced that he will be making his acting debut in the upcoming Tamil film, GOAT (Greatest of All Time).
The movie, which stars Tamil superstar Vijay in a dual role, has been generating buzz since it is Vijay's penultimate project.
Badrinath shared the news on his social media, expressing excitement about his foray into cinema.
Social media announcement
Badrinath shares voice dubbing moments from 'GOAT'
Badrinath took to his social media account to share glimpses of his voice dubbing sessions for GOAT.
He wrote, "Have done my bit for #GOAT, my first time being part of a movie, very excited...awaiting reviews and feedback."
This announcement has further fueled the excitement among fans who are already anticipating the film due to rumors of MS Dhoni's involvement.
However, Dhoni hasn't specified anything yet.
Cricket journey
Badrinath's cricket career: A brief overview
Badrinath has had a notable cricketing career, representing India in two Tests, seven ODIs, and one T20I.
He made his ODI debut in 2008 and last played for the national side in 2011.
Despite his brief stint with the Indian team, he is fondly remembered for his time with Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
Badrinath played 95 matches for CSK, scoring 1,441 runs with 11 half-centuries.
Movie details
'GOAT': A star-studded film directed by Venkat Prabhu
GOAT, directed by Venkat Prabhu, features Vijay in a dual role. The film also stars Prabhu Deva and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles.
It will be released in theaters on Thursday and is expected to perform well critically and commercially.
The film is three hours and three minutes long and has received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).