DYK how much Game Changer still needs to earn for break-even?
Ram Charan and Shankar’s highly anticipated political action drama Game Changer opened in theaters on January 10, 2025. Despite high expectations, the movie has struggled at the box office due to negative reviews and poor word-of-mouth.
The story follows Ram Nandan IAS (played by Ram Charan), a dedicated district collector in Visakhapatnam, who faces challenges while fighting for justice. He crosses paths with Bobbili Mopidevi (SJ Suryah), the son of Chief Minister Sathyamurthy (Srikanth). Sathyamurthy surprises everyone by naming Ram as his political heir, setting off a series of dramatic events. The story unravels the mystery behind Ram’s parentage and Mopidevi’s actions to regain his power.
Box Office Performance
In its first five days, Game Changer earned approximately Rs 94.89 crore worldwide, grossing Rs 170.25 crore. While its overall business is estimated at Rs 221 crore, the film still needs Rs 128 crore to break even, given its production cost of Rs 400 crore.
Regional Earnings
– Nizam: Rs 17.62 crore
– Ceeded: Rs 9.36 crore
– Andhra Pradesh & Telangana: Rs 58.95 crore
– Karnataka: Rs 4.60 crore
– Tamil Nadu: Rs 3.45 crore
– Kerala: Rs 24 lakh
– Overseas: Rs 12.60 crore
The movie stars Ram Charan in multiple roles, with Kiara Advani and Anjali as the female leads. The supporting cast includes SJ Suryah, Prakash Raj, and Srikanth. Directed by Shankar, Game Changer was written by Karthik Subbaraj, with music composed by S. Thaman and cinematography by Tirru.
