Dulquer Salmaan’s ambitious production I’m Game opened only in Malayalam, while its Telugu and Tamil versions were cancelled at the last minute because of delays in delivering the final content.
Dulquer Salmaan’s Most Expensive Production
During the promotional campaign for I’m Game, Dulquer Salmaan described the project as the most expensive film of his career. The actor has also personally backed the action entertainer through his production banner, Wayfarer Films. These statements created considerable interest in the film and raised audience expectations across the Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil markets. Dulquer’s popularity beyond Kerala was expected to help the movie secure a strong multilingual opening.
Telugu And Tamil Releases Cancelled
The film was scheduled to arrive in theatres in all three languages, but only the Malayalam version was released as planned. The Telugu and Tamil versions were cancelled because the team reportedly failed to deliver the required content within the stipulated time. The last-minute cancellation disappointed audiences who had been waiting to watch the film in their preferred languages. It also created confusion among exhibitors and distributors regarding the revised release plans.
Postponement Raises Concerns Over Openings
What makes the situation more concerning is that the film had already been postponed by two weeks. Despite receiving additional time, the makers were reportedly unable to complete and supply the necessary material for the Telugu and Tamil releases. Such an unexpected delay could affect the film’s momentum, especially when its promotional campaign had been designed around a simultaneous release. Piracy and early audience reactions from the Malayalam version could also reduce curiosity by the time the dubbed versions reach theatres.
Dulquer Salmaan commands a dependable market in both Telugu and Tamil cinema, strengthened by his performances in successful multilingual films. Therefore, missing the planned release date could result in a significant opportunity loss. A simultaneous theatrical launch would have helped the film benefit from stronger publicity, shared audience excitement and wider opening-weekend collections across South India.
Telugu Version Expected To Release Soon
The latest information suggests that the Telugu version of I’m Game could be released shortly across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. However, the makers have not provided a confirmed revised date in the information currently available. An official announcement is expected once the content-delivery issues are resolved and theatre arrangements are finalised.
Directed by Nahas Hidhayath and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under Wayfarer Films, I’m Game remains an important project for the actor-producer. Its eventual performance in Telugu and Tamil will now depend on how quickly the team resolves the delay and rebuilds promotional momentum.
