Dulquer Salmaan’s fantasy action thriller I'm Game emerges as a disappointing theatrical outing, crashing completely on weekdays after a mixed opening weekend. The film, directed by Nahas Hidhayath and produced by Dulquer Salmaan himself under Wayfarer Films, received mixed reviews and failed to sustain momentum at the box office.
Weekday Collections Show Sharp Decline
The I’m Game disappointing run continues with a dramatic drop on weekdays following an average first weekend. The 6-day All India tracked gross stands at ₹22.74 Cr, with actuals estimated closer to ₹26 Cr. Including overseas collections, the worldwide gross reaches around ₹43 Cr in six days.
| Territory | 6-Day Performance |
|---|---|
| All India Tracked Gross | ₹22.74 Cr |
| Estimated Actuals | ₹26 Cr |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹43 Cr |
Kerala Reception Turns Negative
In Kerala, I’m Game received an average opening and went downhill from the second day. While audiences appreciated the film’s first half, the second half received unanimously negative reactions from viewers. The fantasy thriller starring Antony Varghese, Mysskin, and Kayadu Lohar alongside Dulquer Salmaan couldn’t overcome the poor word-of-mouth.
Onam Release Could Have Helped
Overall, I’m Game registers as a disappointing box office result for Dulquer Salmaan. Several fans believe the film would have performed better had it arrived during the Onam festival window, which traditionally delivers stronger footfalls for Malayalam cinema. The weekday crash indicates the film failed to connect with the wider audience despite the star power.
