Ram Charan and Shankar¡¯s Game Changer, which hit the screens on January 10, was expected to do well in Tamil Nadu because the I helmer is a force to reckon with in the market. Moreover, the ¡®Mega Power Star¡¯ too enjoys a strong fan following in the state because of his work in SS Rajamouli¡¯s period action drama RRR. Despite this, the action drama has failed to live up to expectations at the Tamil Nadu box office.?
Shankar, who suffered a setback when Kamal Haasan¡¯s Indian 2 tanked at the box office, was expected to bounce back with Game Changer. The film created a great deal of buzz in Tamil Nadu with its ¡®massy¡¯ trailer, which further raised expectations. However,? the film has failed to live up to the hype. According to Manobala Vijayabalan, a trade analyst, Game Changer¡¯s run is almost over and it has earned merely Rs 10.5 crore in the state.
¡°Game Changer has grossed ?10.5 cr? in TN. The film has failed in the state with other Pongal releases outperforming it,¡± he told Indiatimes
Interestingly, RRR had earned nearly Rs 38.9 crore in the state.?
Game Changer received mixed reviews with critics praising the performances but panning the screenplay. The average word-of-mouth went against the film. It also faced competition from Vishal¡¯s Madha Gaja Raja, which hit the screens on January 12 and emerged as the top choice of the audience. Kadhalikka Neramillai and the Arun Vijay-led Vanangaan too were released during the Pongal season.?
Game Changer is a political action drama, directed by S Shankar. It marks the Tamil filmmaker¡¯s Tollywood debut. The film features Ram Charan as Ram, an IAS officer with anger issues. He also plays Appanna, the protagonist¡¯s father. The cast includes Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Sunil, and Jayaram.
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