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Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘I’m Game’ delayed, avoids Onam clash
Dulquer Salmaan's 'I'm Game' has been postponed from its original August 20 release date and will now hit theatres on September 3, 2026. The action film, directed by Nahas Hidhayath, was scheduled…
The Story in Brief
Dulquer Salmaan's 'I'm Game' has been postponed from its original August 20 release date and will now hit theatres on September 3, 2026. The action film, directed by Nahas Hidhayath, was scheduled to release alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa' on August 20. The makers cited a 'larger vision' for the delay, aiming for a wider theatrical release across markets.
With this postponement, the Onam box-office clash will now be between 'Khalifa' and Nivin Pauly's 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', releasing August 21. 'I'm Game' marks Dulquer's return to Malayalam cinema in a lead role after his last outing 'King of Kotha' failed at the box office.
The Indian Opinion
Another Malayalam big-budget film dodges a direct box-office clash, and fans split into camps calling it either smart strategy or fear of competition. The makers claim a 'larger vision' for the delay, but the real test will be whether 'I'm Game' can draw crowds when Yash's 'Toxic' releases just a week before on August 26. Will a wider release compensate for losing the festive Onam momentum?
Source: thehindu.com
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