Game Changer Box Office Collection Day 1: Ram Charan’s Power-Packed Return

Game Changer Box Office Collection Day 1 (Updated Live): Shankar's Ram Charan, Kiara Advani-Starrer Takes the Big Screen by Storm

Shankar’s highly anticipated film Game Changer, starring Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, and Anjali, hit the theaters on January 10, 2025. The film has made an impressive start at the box office, raking in approximately ₹26.51 crore net in India on its opening day, according to Sacnilk.

Game Changer Box Office Collection at 7 PM Update

As of 7 PM, Game Changer has garnered ₹26.51 crore net in India. The Telugu version saw strong showings with 55.82% occupancy in the morning and 39.33% occupancy in the afternoon. Additionally, the 4DX version of the Hindi shows performed exceptionally well, with an impressive 82% occupancy in the afternoon shows.

Game Changer marks a significant milestone for Ram Charan, as it's his first solo film in six years. His previous solo film, Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019), directed by Boyapati Srinu, opened with ₹34 crore. Following that, Ram Charan was seen in the mega-hit RRR (2022), directed by SS Rajamouli, which made a record ₹133 crore on opening day. He also starred in Acharya with Chiranjeevi in the same year, which opened with ₹37.10 crore. More recently, he made a cameo appearance in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023).

About Game Changer

In Game Changer, Ram Charan plays dual roles as Ram Nandan, an IAS officer, and Appanna, an activist. Kiara Advani portrays his love interest, Deepika, while Anjali plays the character Parvathy. SJ Suryah portrays a corrupt politician named Mopidevi, and Srikanth takes on the role of an aging CM named Sathyamurthy. The film, which also features a story by Karthik Subbaraj, focuses on the issue of corruption in Indian electoral politics.

While the film delves into a powerful and relevant theme, its reception has been mixed. According to Hindustan Times' film review, Game Changer is a "strictly average" film that succeeds in its focus on political corruption but ultimately falls short of expectations. The review mentions that despite its thematic relevance, the film fails to offer more than what it sets out to do—calling out the corruption in Indian politics. For fans of director Shankar, especially after the long wait since his last film Indian 2, this might still be considered a modest victory.