Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’ Struggles at the Box Office: Director Shankar Reveals What Went Wrong

Ram Charan’s latest film, Game Changer, released in theaters on January 10, has been making headlines for its mixed performance. Directed by Shankar and featuring the fresh pairing of Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, the film generated significant buzz prior to its release. However, the movie has fallen short of expectations, leaving both fans and the director disappointed.

Director Shankar Not Satisfied with Game Changer

Despite the hype, Shankar, the director of Game Changer, expressed dissatisfaction with the film's final output. He revealed that time constraints forced him to cut several key scenes, which affected the overall quality of the movie.

Shankar shared, “Due to time limitations, we had to remove some of the better scenes to keep the film concise. While striving to make the movie exceptional, we had to make tough decisions that impacted its essence. I’m not fully satisfied with the result; it could have been better.”

Box Office Collection for Game Changer

Game Changer opened with an impressive ₹51 crore on its first day across all languages. However, the collections started declining in the subsequent days.

• Day 2: ₹21.6 crore
• Day 3: ₹15.9 crore (₹8.1 crore from the Hindi box office)
• Day 4 (Monday): ₹7.65 crore
• Day 5: ₹10.19 crore, even with the Makar Sankranti holiday

As of now, the total box office collection for Game Changer stands at ₹106.65 crore across all languages. While the numbers are respectable, they fall short of the blockbuster performances typically seen in South Indian cinema.

Audience Reaction to Ram Charan and Kiara Advani

The pairing of Ram Charan and Kiara Advani was one of the film’s highlights, attracting fans eager to see their chemistry on-screen. While the performances were appreciated, the movie’s narrative and execution failed to resonate with audiences on a larger scale.

Challenges Ahead for Game Changer

Game Changer faced tough competition from other South Indian films and failed to capitalize on the festive Makar Sankranti season. With collections dwindling, the film’s long-term prospects at the box office appear uncertain.