‘I’m Game’: Dulquer Salman starrer out of Onam box-office race, set to release on this date
The film, directed by Nahas Hidhayath, was slated to clash with Vysakh’s ‘Khalifa’ starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Girish AD’s ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ headlined by Nivin Pauly
The release of the Dulquer Salman-starrer movie "I’m Game" has been postponed, according to the film's official Instagram account. Initially set to hit theaters on August 20, the same day as Prithviraj Sukumaran's "Khalifa," the film will now premiere on September 3, 2026. This date change is part of a broader strategy to give "I’m Game" a larger theatrical release across various markets, allowing it to achieve greater scale and reach.
The postponed release means that the Onam box-office competition will now see Khalifa and the Girish AD-directed "Bethlehem Kudumba Unit" starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, both releasing on August 21. "I’m Game" features a star-studded cast including Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinay Forrt, and Kathir.
It is written by Nahas Hidhayath, who also directed the film, with screenplay penned by Sajeer Baba, Bilal Moidu, and Ismail Aboobacker. The movie is produced by Dulquer under Wayfarer Films and marks his return to Malayalam cinema in a lead role after a cameo in "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra." Dulquer's previous lead role in Malayalam was in "King of Kotha," which faced box office failure.
The movie's cinematography is by Jimshi Khalid, editing by Chaman Chakko, music by Jakes Bejoy, and original score by Jakes Bejoy as well. "I’m Game" is also set to compete with "Toxic," a pan-Indian action drama starring Yash, which will release on August 26.
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