Dulquer Salmaan's 'I'm Game' Postponed to September 3rd
The release of Dulquer Salmaan's film 'I'm Game' has been moved to September 3rd, 2026, a shift from its original August 20th date. This adjustment aims for a wider global theatrical release.
Key takeaways
- The release of Dulquer Salmaan's film 'I'm Game' has been postponed from August 20th to September 3rd, 2026.
- The delay is intended to allow for a wider theatrical release across global markets.
- The film's producers apologized for the delay and acknowledged audience anticipation.
- Dulquer Salmaan returns to a lead role in Malayalam cinema with 'I'm Game'.
- The postponement removes 'I'm Game' from the Onam box-office competition.
The film 'I'm Game', starring Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Nahas Hidhayath, will now be released on September 3rd, 2026. The producers announced on Thursday via the film's official Instagram handle that the release has been postponed from its previously scheduled date of August 20th.
This change means 'I'm Game' will no longer be part of the Onam box-office competition. The Onam race will now feature 'Khalifa', starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, and 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', a Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer. 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' is set for an August 21st release.
The producers stated the new September 3rd release date is intended to facilitate a larger global theatrical distribution. They expressed an understanding of audience anticipation and apologized for the delay, emphasizing a desire to provide the film with the necessary scale, reach, and theatrical platform it warrants.
'I'm Game' features a cast including Dulquer Salmaan as Dan John, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinay Forrt, and Kathir. The film is produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his Wayfarer Films banner. This film marks Salmaan's return to a leading role in Malayalam cinema, following a cameo in 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra'. His last leading role in Malayalam, 'King of Kotha', did not perform well at the box office.
Nahas Hidhayath, who also wrote the story, is directing 'I'm Game' as his second directorial venture. His debut film, the 2023 action film 'RDX', was successful. The screenplay for 'I'm Game' was written by Sajeer Baba, Bilal Moidu, and Ismail Aboobacker. Jakes Bejoy is responsible for the music and original score.
Another film, 'Toxic', a pan-Indian movie filmed in Kannada and English and starring Yash, is also scheduled for release during the same busy period, with an August 26th release date.
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