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Dulquer Salmaan's 'I'm Game' Postponed to September 3 Worldwide Release
Dulquer Salmaan is a famous movie star who makes films in India.
He made a new action movie called 'I'm Game.'
In the film, he plays Dan John, a gambler who uses a clever computer algorithm to place bets and win money.
At first everything works, but then the system starts to break down and his life gets dangerous.
The movie was supposed to open in theaters on August 20, but the makers moved it to September 3.
They apologized to fans for making them wait.
They said the delay will help the movie get a bigger and wider release in theaters.
The film will be shown in five languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
That way, more people around the world can enjoy it on the big screen.
Dulquer Salmaan's action thriller 'I'm Game' has been postponed from August 20 to a new worldwide release date of September 3, 2026.
Salmaan announced the new date on Instagram, apologizing for the delay and citing a 'larger vision' for a wider theatrical release across markets.
The film will release simultaneously in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada as part of a pan-India launch.
Directed by Nahas Hidhayath of 'RDX' fame, the film stars Salmaan as gambler Dan John, whose algorithm-based betting system unravels, alongside an ensemble cast led by Antony Varghese and Mysskin as the antagonist.
The postponement moves the film out of the August 20-21 window occupied by Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa' and Mamitha Baiju's 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', giving it a relatively open September 3 slot.
- Who
- Actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan, director Nahas Hidhayath, and an ensemble cast including Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kayadu Lohar, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Kathir, Vinay Forrt and Parth Tiwari.
- What
- The action thriller 'I'm Game' was postponed from August 20 to a new worldwide release date of September 3, 2026, for a wider multi-language theatrical launch.
- Where
- Worldwide theatrical release, with the film releasing in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada; it was shot across more than 100 locations in South India.
- When
- The new date was announced on Thursday; the film was originally scheduled for August 20 and will now release on September 3, 2026.
- Why
- To give the film a 'larger vision' and a wider theatrical platform across markets, according to statements from Dulquer Salmaan and the makers.
Key facts
- Film
- I'm Game
- Genre
- Action thriller
- Original release date
- August 20
- New release date
- September 3, 2026
- Languages
- Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada
- Director
- Nahas Hidhayath
- Lead actor
- Dulquer Salmaan as Dan John
- Production company
- Wayfarer Films
Quotes
Dulquer Salmaan
Malayalam actor-producer and lead of I’m Game
“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.”
telegraphindia.com
“The new release date comes with a larger vision for the film as #IMGAME gears up for a wider theatrical release across markets.”
telegraphindia.com
The makers of I’m Game
Production team behind the film I’m Game, represented by Dulquer Salmaan and co‑producers
“"The new release date comes with a larger vision for the film as I’m Game gears up for a wider theatrical release across markets. This decision has been made to give I’m Game the scale, reach, and theatrical platform it truly deserves."”
indianexpress.com
“"The game gets bigger. The release gets wider. We understand the anticipation and we apologise for the delay, but I’m Game will now release worldwide on 3rd September, moving from its earlier release date of 20th August."”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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