Ram Charan's Game Changer: Breaking the Post-Rajamouli Curse

After working with SS Rajamouli, many actors faced a jinx of underperforming films.

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NTR broke the jinx with Devara, his first release post-RRR, earning impressive profits.

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Ram Charan now faces the real test with his upcoming film, Game Changer.

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After the failure of Acharya, all eyes are on Charan to prove his potential.

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Game Changer is a high-stakes project, directed by Shankar, with expectations running high.

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The film's success during Sankranthi season could greatly benefit from positive word of mouth.

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Shankar’s last film Indian 2 disappointed, raising concerns among Mega fans for Game Changer.

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A pan-Indian release, Game Changer’s performance in regional markets is equally important.

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Budget issues due to long production delays have raised the stakes for Game Changer’s success.

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The film's outcome will shape Ram Charan's future projects and set the tone for his career.

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