Dulquer Salmaan’s latest release I’m Game has collected close to ₹20 Cr worldwide in its first two days, but the film needs a significant jump over the weekend to enter safe territory. The action thriller, which released on September 3 after multiple postponements, opened with decent numbers but is currently showing only average trending.
I’m Game Two Days Box Office Breakdown
The film’s day-wise performance shows a concerning drop from Day 1 to Day 2:
| Day | Worldwide Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | ₹10.5 Cr+ |
| Day 2 | ₹9 Cr |
| Total (2 Days) | ₹20 Cr |
The decline from opening day is not ideal, especially for a film starring Dulquer Salmaan, who commands a strong fan following across South India. The mixed word-of-mouth is clearly impacting the collections.
Mixed Audience Response Affecting Collections
The film received a good response for the first half, but the second half has received a below-par response from the audience. This mixed response is affecting I’m Game’s collections and stopping it from gaining stronger momentum at the box office.
The lukewarm reception to the second half is particularly concerning, as strong word-of-mouth is crucial for sustaining collections beyond the opening weekend.
Kerala Performance Worrying for Dulquer
In Kerala, the situation is more worrying for the hometown star. I’m Game has collected only around ₹8 Cr in two days from the state, which is low considering Dulquer Salmaan’s massive popularity in Malayalam cinema.
The film is also facing strong competition from Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, which is already in its third weekend but continues to perform very strongly in Kerala. This head-to-head battle is eating into I’m Game’s potential collections.
Weekend Crucial for Success
Saturday and Sunday are now very important for I’m Game. The film needs a good jump in collections over the weekend to stay in contention for a successful run. If the collections remain around the current levels or continue to drop, the film will struggle to reach the successful range.
Dulquer Salmaan has been waiting for a proper box-office success in Malayalam cinema after his previous film Kaantha disappointed at the box office during Diwali 2025. Unfortunately, after the I’m Game two days performance, that wait continues. The weekend will be crucial in deciding whether the film can turn things around and deliver the hit that Dulquer’s fans have been waiting for.
