New Delhi, August 13 (newsalert24x7): Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan on Thursday announced that the release of his highly anticipated action-entertainer 'I'm Game' has been pushed to September 3, 2026. The film was originally scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on August 20, coinciding with the festive Onam window.

Explaining the rationale behind the shift, Dulquer shared that the postponement stems from a larger strategic vision to execute a massive, multi-language theatrical rollout across domestic and international markets.

"The Game Gets Bigger": Official Statement

Taking to social media, Dulquer issued an official statement addressing fans and theater owners regarding the new schedule:

"The game gets bigger. The release gets wider. We understand the anticipation and we apologize for the delay, but #imgame will now release worldwide on 3rd September, moving from its earlier release date of 20th August," Dulquer stated.
"The new release date comes with a larger vision for the film as #imgame gears up for a wider theatrical release across markets. The film will now simultaneously release in multiple languages—Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada—taking the experience to audiences across the country and beyond. This decision has been made to give #imgame the scale, reach, and theatrical platform it truly deserves. The wait gets a little longer, but the game gets bigger!"

A High-Octane Action Spectacle

Directed by Nahas Hidhayath (RDX fame), I'm Game marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Malayalam cinema after an extended hiatus. The film has been mounted on a lavish scale by Wayfarer Films and Jom Varghese:

  • Production Scale: The film completed an 11-month shoot spanning 156 filming days across more than 100 locations in South India.
  • Star Ensemble: Features a heavy-hitting cast including Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kayadu Lohar, Kathir, Parth Tiwari, and Samyuktha Viswanathan.
  • Technical Crew: High-octane stunt sequences choreographed by renowned action directors Anbariv Masters, with original score and music composed by Jakes Bejoy.

With the release now set for September 3 across five languages, I'm Game is positioned to be one of the largest pan-India theatrical rollouts for Malayalam cinema this year.

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