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Ram Charan’s Game Changer editor Shameer Muhammed recalls ‘terrible experience’ working with Shankar: ‘I left the film’

Ram Charan’s Game Changer editor Shameer Muhammed recalls ‘terrible experience’ working with Shankar: ‘I left the film’

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May 25, 2025 01:41 PM IST Game Changer editor Shameer Muhammed talked about how Shankar used to make him wait on Game Changer set for days. Ram Charan and Kiara Advani‘s Game Changer was one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. However, it opened to negative reviews from both the audience and critics, and failed at the box office. In a recent interview with Kaumudy Movies, Shameer Muhammed, the film’s editor, revealed that he had a terrible experience working with filmmaker Shankar due to his working style. (Also Read: Game Changer review: Ram Charan-Shankar film is an expensive masterclass on electoral politics) Editor Shameer Muhammed talks about working with Shankar on Game Changer. Shameer on not completing Game Changer Shameer revealed that he did not complete the editing of Game Changer and said, “I spent a year with that film. I went there for three years. It was in the last six months that I was told I would have to stay with them for another month. I had a sketch here, …

Game Changer Day 8 Hindi Box Office: Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer drops further as new films flood marketplace

Game Changer Day 8 Hindi Box Office: Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer drops further as new films flood marketplace

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After the solid performance of blockbuster film, Pushpa 2, Tollywood presented Game Changer which arrived in theaters on January 10, 2025. The political action thriller had high expectations, however, the pan-Indian film couldn’t attract the audience much to step into the cinema halls. Game Changer recently completed a week of its release in theaters. In Hindi markets, Ram Charan and Kiara Advani-starrer has witnessed a drop in its business after first week, as new films flooded the marketplace. Game Changer (Hindi) Dips Even More On Day 8; No Boost On Cinema Lovers Day Helmed by S Shankar, Game Changer opened to Rs 7 crore on the first day of its release in Hindi markets. In the first week, the business of Ram Charan and Kiara Advani was recorded as Rs 26.95 crore. After earning Rs 1.15 crore on the seventh day, S Shankar’s latest helmer experienced a major loss on Day 8 as the collection dropped to Rs 70 lakh (Rs 0.7 lakh). Cinema Lovers Day couldn’t help in boosting the box office performance on Friday. The cume collection of Game …

Did Shankar choose Game Changer over Indian 2? Filmmaker REACTS to delay of Kamal Haasan starrer

Did Shankar choose Game Changer over Indian 2? Filmmaker REACTS to delay of Kamal Haasan starrer

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Filmmaker Shankar has been in the limelight lately for his recent release Game Changer, starring Ram Charan. Amid the mixed response that the film fetched, the director also got called out for delaying his other film, Indian 2, featuring Kamal Haasan in the titular role. In a recent interview, he addressed what actually went wrong with the latter that caused multiple delays. Speaking with Behindwoods TV, Shankar explained that he has always prioritized finishing one project at a time, adding that the maximum time he spends on a film is about one and a half years only.  However, things changed in the case of Indian 2, the shooting of which got tampered due to external factors. He then chose to move ahead with Game Changer first, until things cooled down for the first film in the meantime, including the return of the actors and crew. Shankar said, “The maximum time I take to complete a movie is one and a half years. If it goes beyond that, it’s because of external factors, including dates of …

Ram Charan’s Game Changer Producer Loses Cool After Local Chanel Airs Film Illegally: ‘Unacceptable’

Ram Charan’s Game Changer Producer Loses Cool After Local Chanel Airs Film Illegally: ‘Unacceptable’

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Last Updated:January 16, 2025, 00:52 IST Game Changer faces piracy as a local channel airs the film illegally, sparking outrage among its makers. Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in Game Changer. Ram Charan and Kiara Advani’s political thriller Game Changer has become the latest victim of piracy, with an illegal telecast reported just days after its release. The film, which premiered in theatres on January 10, was aired on local cable channels and in buses, causing a stir online. Screenshots of the unauthorised broadcast have been circulating widely, prompting outrage from the film’s producer, Sreenivas Kumar, also known as SKN. Taking to his X account, SKN condemned the incident, calling it “unacceptable.” He emphasized the extensive efforts behind a film’s production, saying, “A film that was released just 4-5 days ago being telecasted on local cable channels & buses raises serious concerns. Cinema is not just about the hero, director, or producers – it’s the result of 3-4 years of hard work, dedication, and the dreams of thousands of people.” This is unacceptable. A film …

Game Changer director Shankar REACTS to underwhelming response Ram Charan’s film received at box office: ‘Good scenes…’

Game Changer director Shankar REACTS to underwhelming response Ram Charan’s film received at box office: ‘Good scenes…’

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Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, opened to mixed responses following its release in theaters on January 10. In a recent interview, director S Shankar expressed his disappointment with the film’s reception at the box office. He expressed that he was not completely satisfied with the output of the movie. The filmmaker felt that he should have done better.  Shankar mentioned that several good scenes were trimmed due to time constraints. The total duration of the film had exceeded five hours, and they had to cut down a few parts to create a more refined product. He said, “I am not completely satisfied with the output of Game Changer; I should have done better. Many good scenes have been trimmed due to time constraints. Total duration came more than five hours…we have cut down a few things to acquire a sculpture.” Game Changer failed to make a significant impact at the box office. The film opened with a modest Rs 7 crore on its first day. The movie saw a slight decline on …

Are Game Changer box office collections ‘fraud’? Ram Gopal Varma makes shocking claims about Ram Charan’s film

Are Game Changer box office collections ‘fraud’? Ram Gopal Varma makes shocking claims about Ram Charan’s film

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Ram Charan‘s film Game Changer was the recent big release. The movie that also starred Kiara Advani made it to the theatres on January 10. Given that South films are performing fabulously at the box office, all eyes were on the numbers made by this big-budget film. Though the film did not get a terrific start as compared to Pushpa 2: The Rule, it managed to get an average start. As per the latest reports, the film has made around Rs 96.15 crore in India. However, its worldwide business has called for controversy with Ram Gopal Varma too sharing his thoughts. Also Read – Game Changer box office collection day 4: Ram Charan’s film inches closer to Rs 100 cr mark; struggles to hold momentum Are Game Changer box office number inflated? Post the release of the film, the makers of Game Changer claimed that the movie made around Rs 186 crore on its opening day with its worldwide collection. This claim did not go down well with trade experts. The makers got called out …

Game Changer Breakeven Target At The Box Office: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani and Shankar’s movie NEEDS to gross in excess of Rs 400 crore worldwide

Game Changer Breakeven Target At The Box Office: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani and Shankar’s movie NEEDS to gross in excess of Rs 400 crore worldwide

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Game Changer, directed by S Shankar and starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in title roles, is all set to release tomorrow, the 10th of January, 2025, across the world. The movie’s advance bookings are good on paper, with it flirting to take a gross worldwide start in the vicinity of Rs 90-100 crore. For a film as highly budgeted as Game Changer, what really matters after the opening is good holds on subsequent days.  If there is acceptance for Game Changer, it will play out well through the Sankranthi period, despite competition from other local biggies like Daaku Maharaaj and Sankranthiki Vasthunam. We have seen in the past that multiple movies can do well at the box office in the holiday period. Based on the analysis by Andhra Box Office, Game Changer must gross in excess of Rs 400 crore theatrically. The area wise targets of the movie based on their data is as under. Game Changer Theatrical Pre-Release Business Area Value/Rate (In CR) Nizam 50 Vizag 15.6 East 10.4 West 7.8 Krishna 9.1 Guntur 10.4 Nellore 5.4 …

Indian 3: Filmmaker Shankar finally breaks silence on Kamal Haasan starrer, spills beans on its impending release

Indian 3: Filmmaker Shankar finally breaks silence on Kamal Haasan starrer, spills beans on its impending release

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Shankar directorial franchise film, Indian, has been rebooted in two parts till now, spearheaded by Kamal Haasan in the lead role as always. Unlike the success of the first part, Indian 2 gathered average response at the box office. Ever since, there has been heightened anticipation about Indian 3, not to forget mentioning frequent reports about the project facing delay. Recently, in an interview with Cinema Vikatan, filmmaker Shankar finally broke his silence on the continuous postponement faced by Indian 3, and made a big revelation on its possible release. The director updated that work on the third installment of the Kamal Haasan starrer will begin once Game Changer is released.  Moreover, when he was asked about the possible date when Indian 3 is likely to hit the big screens, the director assured that everything about it would be discussed and decided after the Ram Charan starrer hits the screens. Jusr a few days ago, the producers of Shankar’s upcoming movie Game Changer faced a strong opposition in Tamil Nadu, as the makers of Indian …

It’s a blessing to work with director Shankar on ‘Game Change’, says Ram Charan

It’s a blessing to work with director Shankar on ‘Game Change’, says Ram Charan

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Mumbai, South star Ram Charan on Saturday said it was an “enriching” experience to collaborate with acclaimed filmmaker S Shankar for his upcoming film “Game Changer”. It’s a blessing to work with director Shankar on ‘Game Change’, says Ram Charan The political action film marks Shankar’s debut in Telugu cinema after directing several commercially-successful Tamil titles such as “Indian”, “Anniyan”, “Sivaji: The Boss”, “Enthiran” and “2.0”. At the promotional press meet of “Game Changer”, Charan recalled meeting the director at an event for Shankar’s 2012 film “Nanban”, which was a remake of “3 Idiots”. The actor said he wanted to ask the filmmaker to make a film either with him or his father, superstar Chiranjeevi, but couldn’t muster the courage to convey it to him. “I was sitting next to Shankar sir and I was thinking, ‘How do I tell him to make a Telugu film with me or my dad or my contemporary heroes’. But I didn’t had the guts to tell him,” Charan said. The actor said during the making of SS Rajamouli’s …

‘Never Said That’: S Shankar Denies Anurag Kashyap’s Claim Of Editing Game Changer Like Instagram Reels

‘Never Said That’: S Shankar Denies Anurag Kashyap’s Claim Of Editing Game Changer Like Instagram Reels

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Last Updated:January 04, 2025, 14:22 IST During a media interaction in Chennai, S Shankar said he never compared his filmmaking to Instagram Reels. Ram Charan-starrer Game Changer is set to release on January 10. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Filmmaker S Shankar has cleared the air around his upcoming film Game Changer. Shankar clarified his statement after Anurag Kashyap claimed that the director had made the film keeping in mind the attention span of the audience. During a media interaction in Chennai, Shankar said that he never compared his filmmaking to Instagram Reels and was shocked when Kashyap commented. Speaking about Game Changer, he called the film fast-paced and engaging. As per The Hindu, S Shankar said, “I didn’t say anything about Instagram Reels. We should convey things quickly and effectively. When we fail to do so, we allow the audience space to get distracted. The film should be engaging throughout. Editor Reuben has achieved that in Game Changer. That’s what I wanted to convey. I didn’t know (Anurag) had said this and it’s shocking. Because it …