"The countdown ends...": Dulquer Salmaan's 'I'm Game' to release on August 20
Mumbai, May 20
Actor Dulquer Salmaan's much-awaited 'I'm Game' has officially locked its release date.
The actor announced on Wednesday that the film will hit theatres worldwide on August 20, 2026.
Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, the film is produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese under the banner of Wayfarer Films.
'I'm Game' also marks Dulquer Salmaan's return to Malayalam cinema after his 2023 film 'King of Kotha'. It was directed by Abhilash Joshiy in his directorial debut.
Sharing a striking poster from the film on social media, Dulquer wrote, "The countdown ends and the real game begins! ..'I'm Game' is locked, loaded, and arriving in theaters this August 20 for the ultimate Onam celebration!..Get ready to witness the magic on the big screen."
In April, Dulquer Salmaan has concluded the shoot of his film 'I'm Game'. He announced the film's wrap with a special video from the sets on his Instagram handle. "And it's a filming Wrap on #ImGame. A grand total of 156 days of hard work and effort. It has been the most demanding yet fulfilling experience. And what a team we are ! Across every department everyone's given their best and we've grown into a large family with one unified goal over the past 11 months. We can't wait to begin sharing all things I'm Game with all of you and finally the film this Onam in cinemas across the world," he captioned the post.
He also confirmed that the film is set for a global release during Onam, building anticipation among fans.
Jointly produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios, the film starred Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role, with an ensemble cast of Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Shammi Thilakan, Chemban Vinod Jose, Sajitha Madathil, Shanthi Krishna, Saran Shakthi and Anikha Surendran.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The poster looks amazing! I'm so excited for this film. Hope it lives up to the hype. Onam releases always have a special vibe in Kerala. 🎬✨
As a fan outside India, I'm thrilled about the global release! DQ's films always have that universal appeal. Count me in for August 20th!
I'm a bit skeptical after King of Kotha didn't do well commercially, but the cast here looks solid. Shabeer, Prasanna, Aishwarya Lekshmi — strong lineup. Hope the script is tight.
The 156-day shoot says a lot about the ambition. Wayfarer Films usually delivers quality. Let's see if this becomes the next Onam blockbuster! 🎥🔥
I love that they're targeting an Onam release. It feels like a celebration for Malayalam cinema lovers. Hoping the music is as good as the poster!
DQ is one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema. Looking forward to seeing him in a Malayalam film after a gap. Hope 'I'm Game' is worth the wait.
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