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Release and box office performance of ‘I’m Game’

Overview

The release of the Malayalam fantasy-action thriller ‘I’m Game’, starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Nahas Hidhayath, was rescheduled from August 20 to September 3, 2026, to facilitate a five-language rollout. The film secured a Rs 12.5 crore music rights deal with Zee Music and received a U/A 16+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.

Following its debut, the film has experienced a mixed commercial and critical reception. While the Malayalam version collected approximately ₹4.3 crore net on its opening day, the film saw a significant weekday decline, including a 65.5% drop in India net collections on its fifth day compared to Sunday earnings. By its sixth day, the estimated India net collection reached approximately ₹20.50 crore, with a worldwide gross estimated between ₹41.20 crore and ₹43 crore. Kerala remains the film’s strongest market, though performance has been hindered by negative word-of-mouth regarding the second half.

Critically, the film is characterized as a superhero action drama following Dan John, a gambler who gains supernatural powers after a car accident. While reviewers praised the high-octane action and Salmaan’s screen presence, they noted a predictable plot. The narrative explores themes of greed and the betting industry, specifically through a cricket-betting subplot. Analysts have suggested that Salmaan’s opening figures in Kerala are lower than his previous Malayalam releases, potentially due to his increased focus on pan-Indian projects.

Entities

Dulquer Salmaan · Nahas Hidhayath · I'm Game · Wayfarer Films · I’m Game

Timeline

4 days ago

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I'm Game box office sees sharp weekday decline
Dulquer Salmaan's fantasy thriller I'm Game has seen a sharp weekday box office decline, with worldwide gross reaching approximately ₹41-43 crore amid mixed reviews.
8 days ago

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Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘I’m Game’ debuts with superhero action and mixed box office reception
Dulquer Salmaan’s new film ‘I’m Game’ features superhero elements and high-octane action, though its opening day collection of ₹4.3 crore in Kerala has sparked debate over his home-market pull.
10 days ago

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Dulquer Salmaan film ‘I’m Game’ faces box office risk
Dulquer Salmaan’s high-budget Malayalam film ‘I’m Game’ faces box office risks due to low pre-bookings, despite positive praise for co-star Kathir during its Chennai pre-release event.
13 days ago

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Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game secures record music deal and censorship
Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film ‘I’m Game’ has secured a record-breaking Rs 12.5 crore music rights deal and received a U/A 16+ censorship certificate ahead of its September 3 release.
about 1 month ago

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Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘I'm Game’ release postponed to September 3
Dulquer Salmaan’s action film ‘I'm Game’ has been postponed from August 20 to September 3, 2026, to allow for a wider multi-language release across five Indian languages.

Sources

123telugu.com · cinemaexpress.com · deccanherald.com · dtnext.in · haberout.com · india.com · m9.news · newindianexpress.com · news9live.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · newsbytesapp.com · newsx.com · onlykollywood.com · tracktollywood.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history