Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Dulquer Salmaan Invests in Expensive Film to Build Franchise
Dulquer Salmaan is making a new movie called I’m Game.
He said it cost more money than any film he has made before.
He invested in the movie as both a producer and an actor.
The movie is a gangster action thriller.
Nahas Hidhayath is directing it.
Dulquer does not want the film to be a one-time story.
He hopes it will begin a series of connected movies.
He said spending more on the first film was important for building this larger world.
The movie is expected to be released on Thursday.
Dulquer Salmaan said I’m Game is his most expensive film to date.
He described the project as his biggest investment both as a producer and actor.
The gangster action thriller is directed by Nahas Hidhayath.
Dulquer said the film is designed to launch a larger cinematic universe.
I’m Game is scheduled for release on Thursday.
- Who
- Actor and producer Dulquer Salmaan, director Nahas Hidhayath, and director Venky Atluri during a promotional interaction.
- What
- Dulquer Salmaan discussed the large budget and franchise plans for I’m Game.
- When
- The film is scheduled for release on Thursday; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- Dulquer said he invested heavily to establish a world that can support multiple connected films.
- Film
- I’m Game
- Genre
- Gangster action thriller
- Director
- Nahas Hidhayath
- Lead producer and actor
- Dulquer Salmaan
- Budget distinction
- Dulquer described it as the most expensive film he has made as both producer and actor.
- Franchise plan
- The film is intended to begin a larger universe rather than remain standalone.
- Release timing
- Thursday