Game Changer, the much-anticipated political action drama starring Ram Charan and directed by Shankar, has had a lackluster first week at the box office. Despite high expectations and a Sankranti release, the film failed to meet the audience’s expectations, marking another setback for Shankar after Indian 2.
1st Week Telugu Version Box Office Collections (Share):
- Nizam: ₹19 Cr
- Ceeded: ₹9.2 Cr
- UA (Uttarandhra): ₹9.25 Cr
- East: ₹7.3 Cr
- West: ₹3.85 Cr
- Guntur: ₹6.5 Cr
- Krishna: ₹5 Cr
- Nellore: ₹3.65 Cr
- Telugu States Total: ₹63.55 Cr
- Rest of India (ROI): ₹5.1 Cr
- Overseas: ₹12.25 Cr
- Worldwide Total: ₹81.2 Cr
Theatrical Recovery Status
With theatrical rights valued at ₹165 Cr, the Telugu version has achieved only 50% recovery in its first week. Trade analysts predict that the film will struggle to cross ₹100 Cr in the Telugu version during its entire box office run, falling far short of its break-even point.
Key Takeaways
Despite the buzz and the festive advantage, Game Changer couldn’t live up to its hype. Factors such as unmet expectations, mixed reviews, and stiff competition contributed to its disappointing performance. What was envisioned as a blockbuster money-spinner is turning out to be one of the most underwhelming releases of the season.
Final Thoughts
Unless there’s a significant turnaround in the coming days, Game Changer is poised to end its run as a box office failure. Fans and the industry now look to Ram Charan’s future projects for redemption.
