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Release and box office performance of ‘I’m Game’
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Release and initial reception box office performance of ‘I’m Game’
The release of the Malayalam fantasy-action thriller ‘I’m Game’, starring Dulquer Salmaan, 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 September 3 debut, the film has received experienced a mixed commercial and critical reception. The While the Malayalam version collected approximately ₹4.3 crore net on its opening day, the film saw a figure analysts suggest is lower than Salmaan’s previous Malayalam releases, potentially due to his increased focus significant weekday decline, including a 65.5% drop in India net collections on pan-Indian projects. 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. Prior to release, concerns regarding the film’s 70 crore budget were fueled by low worldwide pre-bookings of 1.55 crores. Some analysts attributed this lack of initial interest to a marketing strategy that may Analysts have underplayed the film’s supernatural elements suggested that Salmaan’s opening figures in its trailer. Kerala are lower than his previous Malayalam releases, potentially due to his increased focus on pan-Indian projects.
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- 2026-09-01 13:56 UTC Release of Dulquer Salmaan film ‘I’m Game’
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