Director Venkat Prabhu paid a visit to newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, marking the occasion with a gift that carried a deeply symbolic meaning. The gift was a nod to their 2024 collaboration, GOAT — specifically the now-iconic scene where Vijay's character drives off in a car bearing the number plate 'TN-07-CM-2026', a subtle wink at what was then just a political dream.

Venkat Prabhu took to social media to share photographs from the visit, describing it as the 'first manifestation' of that vision turning real. "A history is made. From a thought, to a vision, to this moment," he wrote, adding that it was only the beginning.

GOAT, a spy thriller, saw Vijay essay a dual role — Gandhi, a seasoned anti-terrorism operative, and Jeevan, his son who is manipulated into turning against him. The film boasted an ensemble cast including Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Sneha, Ajmal, Premgi, Laila, and Jayaram.