Dulquer Salmaan Announces His Homecoming With First Look Poster of Highly-Awaited 'I'm Game'

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November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM IST
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Dulquer Salmaan Announces His Homecoming With First Look Poster of Highly-Awaited 'I'm Game'

Kochi, November 28 - Dulquer Salmaan returns to the Malayalam cinema with the upcoming gangster action drama I'm Game. The actor's last Mollywood title was King of Kotha (2023), and since then, he has been busy with Telugu and Tamil films, though he played a cameo in Malayalam's highest-grossing film Lokha Chapter 1, which he also produced under his banner Wayfarer Films.

On Friday (November 28), Wayfarer Films unleashed the electrifying first-look poster of I'm Game, marking a powerful homecoming for Dulquer Salmaan. The poster, drenched in neon crimson tones and set against a luxurious yet dangerous backdrop, instantly signals a high-voltage action drama. The poster features DQ sitting poised with a bloodied hand gripping a gun, surrounded by intimidating figures—an atmosphere that promises tension, swagger, and raw intensity.

The visual hints at a world of crime, betrayal, and high-stakes survival, with money floating in the air and armed figures looming in the background. While the poster prominently displays Dulquer Salmaan's name, the artwork itself conveys a gritty, stylish noir aesthetic—suggesting the film will lean heavily into stylised action and psychological tension.

Directed by Nahas Hidhayath and produced by Dulquer Salmaan along with Jom Varghese, I'm Game is positioned as an Anbariv-powered action thriller, adding further excitement among fans. The film is set to be a multilingual release in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, boosting its pan-India appeal. The release date has not been announced yet.

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Drishyam 3 Box Office: Mohanlal Starrer Tops 100 Crore Domestically and 200 Crore Worldwide In 9 Days

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Kochi, May 30 - Malayalam cinema continues its dream run at the box office as megastar Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 has achieved yet another major milestone. The crime thriller has crossed the 100 crore mark in India gross collections and has simultaneously entered the prestigious 200 crore worldwide club within just nine days of release, emerging as one of the biggest successes of 2026. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the iconic Drishyam franchise opened to massive anticipation and quickly translated that excitement into impressive box office numbers. Despite the mixed audience reception, the film has collected approximately 100+ crore gross in India, becoming the 8th Malayalam film to do so, while overseas markets have contributed around 108 crore, taking its total worldwide gross to an outstanding 208 crore in nine days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam Films With 100 Crore Gross Domestically S. No. Film Domestic Gross Collection 1 Lokah Chapter 1 ₹ 184.00 Cr 2 Manjummel Boys ₹ 167.65 Cr 3 Vaazha 2 ₹ 149.50 Cr 4 Thudarum ₹ 141.60 Cr 5 Empuraan ₹ 124.50 Cr 6 2018 ₹ 110.50 Cr 7 Drishyam 3 ₹ 100.00+ Cr 8 Pulimurugan ₹ 100.00 Cr As of May 29, 2026. The film's performance has been particularly remarkable in international territories, where it has enjoyed an exceptional run across the Middle East, North America, Europe, and other key overseas markets. In fact, overseas collections have outpaced domestic earnings throughout most of its theatrical run, highlighting the global appeal of the franchise and Mohanlal's star power. Drishyam 3 had already signalled blockbuster potential by crossing the 100 crore worldwide mark in just three days, becoming one of the fastest Malayalam films to achieve the feat. The film maintained strong momentum throughout its first week and comfortably crossed the double-century mark globally during its second weekend. It has become the sixth Mollywood title to top 200 crores worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam Films With 200 Crore Gross Worldwide S. No. Film Worldwide Gross Collection 1 Lokah Chapter 1 ₹ 303.85 Cr 2 Empuraan ₹ 266.80 Cr 3 Manjummel Boys ₹ 241.00 Cr 4 Thudarum ₹ 235.40 Cr 5 Vaazha 2 ₹ 235.25 Cr 6 Drishyam 3 ₹ 208.00 Cr The latest achievement further strengthens Mohanlal's dominance at the box office. The superstar has consistently delivered major theatrical successes in recent years, and Drishyam 3 has now joined the list of his biggest worldwide grossers. The film has also become one of the select Malayalam titles to cross the 200-crore milestone worldwide, underscoring the industry's growing commercial reach. Featuring Mohanlal in his celebrated role of Georgekutty alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, and Siddique, the thriller continues to attract audiences despite the arrival of new releases. With strong word-of-mouth support and sustained overseas business, the film is expected to add significantly to its total in the coming days.

Kattalan Day 1 Box Office Collection: Antony Varghese Starrer Grosses Rs. 4.35 Crore; Records a Good Opening in Kerala Box Office
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Kattalan Day 1 Box Office Collection: Antony Varghese Starrer Grosses Rs. 4.35 Crore; Records a Good Opening in Kerala

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Antony Varghese, popularly known as Pepe, has returned to the big screen with his latest action-packed thriller, Kattalan. Directed and written by Paul George, the film has generated a lot of curiosity due to its rugged forest setting and its unexpected ties to the wider Marco universe. Set in the village of Aanakolli, the story follows Maari, played by Antony, who initially appears to protect the villagers from rogue elephants but eventually becomes an even greater threat. With a powerful background score by KGF Fame Ravi Basrur, the movie had a mid-week release on Thursday and has posted a decent set of numbers on its opening day. Looking at the numbers, Kattalan has delivered a massive career-best opening for Antony Varghese. With an India gross of 4.35 crore, it has easily overtaken his previous top openers like RDX, which earned 1.38 crore on its first day, and the 2021 hit Ajagajantharam, which opened around the 1-crore mark. This jump in opening-day figures is a clear indicator of Pepe's rising bankability as a solo lead. On its first day, Kattalan collected a net of 3.80 crore at the Indian box office, which was achieved across 3,358 shows nationwide. When we look at the gross collections, the film earned 4.35 crore in India. Since the overseas numbers are yet to trickle in, the worldwide gross currently stands at 4.35 crore. For a film primarily rooted in the Malayalam market, these are healthy starting figures, especially considering it released on a working Thursday. It is also important to note that the film is currently navigating a significant screen crunch, as Drishyam 3 is simultaneously running in theaters and dominating a major portion of the available screens. The performance was heavily driven by the home state, Kerala, where the movie saw strong footfalls. In Kerala alone, the film grossed 3.50 crore, while other regions like Karnataka and the Telugu states provided additional support. Here is the state-wise gross breakdown for the opening day: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kerala: ₹3.50 Cr APTG (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana): ₹0.30 Cr Karnataka: ₹0.18 Cr Tamil Nadu: ₹0.09 Cr Rest of India: ₹0.30 Cr Analysing the language-wise performance, the Malayalam version contributed the lion's share of the revenue, netting 3.25 crore with an impressive 48% occupancy. The film also saw a multilingual release, with the Hindi version bringing in 0.28 crore and the Telugu version adding 0.20 crore. The Tamil and Kannada versions had a quieter start, contributing 0.05 crore and 0.02 crore, respectively. In terms of major regions, Kochi stood out with an exceptional 77.8% occupancy, while Trivandrum also performed well at 42.3%. Kattalan Movie - Day 1 India Net CollectionLANGUAGEINDIA NET COLLECTIONMalayalam₹ 3.25 CrHindi₹ 0.28 CrTelugu₹ 0.20 CrTamil₹ 0.05 CrKannada₹ 0.02 CrTotal Day 1₹ 3.80 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales data reflects a positive trend as well. On BookMyShow, Kattalan sold 61.86K tickets in the last 24 hours alone, bringing its total sales on the platform to 126.73K tickets so far. Looking at the national chains, the film sold over 1,100 tickets in advance across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. The majority of these sales came from PVR, which accounted for more than 800 tickets. Overall, Kattalan has had a solid start, particularly in the Kerala market. The dark themes and high-octane action sequences seem to be resonating with the core audience. While the Hindi and Telugu versions had a slow start in terms of occupancy, the upcoming weekend will be crucial for the film to gain traction in these markets. With a unique plot and a strong lead performance by Antony Varghese, the movie is expected to see a significant jump in collections over Friday and Saturday.

The Paradise Box Office War: Nani Set for a Historic Showdown Against Suriya, Dulquer, and Prithviraj This August Box Office
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The Paradise Box Office War: Nani Set for a Historic Showdown Against Suriya, Dulquer, and Prithviraj This August

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The upcoming August 2026 box office window is shaping up to be one of the most crowded and high-stakes periods for South Indian cinema in recent memory. Within a span of just eight days, four major superstars are bringing their highly anticipated projects to the big screen. This lineup creates a massive logistical challenge for theater owners and a feast for moviegoers, but it also raises important questions about whether such a close release schedule is a benefit or a risk for the industry. The wave begins on August 14 with Suriya's Vishwanath and Sons. Directed by Venky Atluri, this film stands out from the rest as it is a nuanced family drama and sports-romance rather than a typical mass-genre entertainer. Suriya plays an international pistol-shooting champion in a bilingual project shot in both Tamil and Telugu. While it gets a head start by releasing almost a week earlier, it will need to maintain strong word-of-mouth to survive the onslaught of three massive action films arriving just days later. The real explosion happens on August 20, when two of Malayalam cinema's biggest stars, Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, go head-to-head. Dulquer's I'm Game, directed by Nahas Hidayath, is a pan-Indian action-thriller exploring themes of cricket betting and fantasy gaming. On the same day, Prithviraj's Khalifa hits theaters. Subtitled The Bloodline, this underworld saga features an extended cameo by Mohanlal, which has already sent expectations soaring. These two films will compete directly for screen space in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and international markets like the Middle East. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The pressure intensifies just 24 hours later on August 21, with the release of Nani's period action-drama, The Paradise. Directed by Srikanth Odela and featuring music by Anirudh Ravichander, this film is set in the 1980s slums of Secunderabad. While Nani is expected to dominate the Telugu states, the overlap with the other releases is undeniable. In an interesting twist, actress Kayadu Lohar finds herself as the female lead in both I'm Game and The Paradise, meaning she will literally be competing against herself at the box office on the same weekend. A clash of this magnitude acts as a double-edged sword for the industry. On the positive side, it creates a massive surge in overall footfalls, turning the weekend into a festival-like atmosphere. The wide variety of genres—ranging from Suriya's family sports drama to the gritty underworld themes of Khalifa and the period setting of The Paradise—ensures that there is something for every type of moviegoer. The real challenge, however, lies in how the screens are distributed once the word of mouth kicks in. Unlike a solo release where a hit can monopolize every screen in a city, these four films will have to fight to retain their shows from the very first day. An average film that might have survived in a solo window could see its screens replaced much faster in this scenario, as theaters will have three other high-demand alternatives ready to take over. It effectively becomes a survival of the fittest scenario where only the strongest content will thrive. Furthermore, the marketing costs for each production house will skyrocket as they fight for the audience's attention in a cluttered space. While Nani's The Paradise may hold the upper hand in the AP-TG region and Dulquer's I'm Game might lead in Tamil and Malayalam markets, the overlap in the Telugu-Tamil bilingual space for Suriya and the pan-Indian aspirations of the others will lead to a fragmented box office. Ultimately, the success of this August madness will depend on whether the quality of the content can sustain four different narratives simultaneously, or if one dominant film will eventually push the others out of the race.

Drishyam 3 Box Office: Mohanlal's Thriller Becomes 7th Malayalam Movie to Cross 3 Million Tickets on BookMyShow Box Office
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Drishyam 3 Box Office: Mohanlal's Thriller Becomes 7th Malayalam Movie to Cross 3 Million Tickets on BookMyShow

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The Drishyam franchise is more than just a series of films; it is a global phenomenon that redefined the thriller genre in Indian cinema. Ever since Georgekutty first buried that secret under a police station, audiences worldwide have been hooked on the genius of Jeethu Joseph and the unmatched screen presence of Mohanlal. The anticipation for Drishyam 3 was at a fever pitch, with fans across the globe eager to see if Georgekutty could once again protect his family from the past that never stays silent. Now that the film is out, it isn't just winning hearts—it is completely shattering the record books. Drishyam 3 has officially crossed the major milestone of 3 million ticket sales on BookMyShow on its eighth day. This achievement makes it only the 7th Malayalam movie in history to enter this elite club. What makes this record special is how the film compares to other blockbusters during the same timeframe. By the end of its first week, Drishyam 3 recorded a staggering 2.95 million tickets. For context, during their respective first weeks, Vaazha 2 sold 2.44 million tickets, while Thudarum and Lokah stood at 2.28 million and 2.27 million. Other major hits like Empuraan, Aavesham, and Manjummel Boys recorded 2 million, 1.20 million, and 1.04 million tickets respectively in their opening week. This clearly shows that Drishyam 3 is currently trending at a much faster pace than any other film before it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam Movies with 3M+ BookMyShow Ticket SalesMOVIE NAMETOTAL BMS TICKETSLokah Chapter 15.50 MillionVaazha 25.01 MillionThudarum4.52 MillionManjummel Boys4.32 MillionL2: Empuraan3.78 MillionAavesham3.02 MillionDrishyam 33 Million* Drishyam 3 – BookMyShow Ticket Sales Breakdown: Pre-Sales: 643.96K Day 1 (Thursday): 587.3K Day 2 (Friday): 426.35K Day 3 (Saturday): 360.94K Day 4 (Sunday): 273.78K Day 5 (Monday): 231.34K Day 6 (Tuesday): 221.81K Day 7 (Wednesday): 208.97K Total so far: 2,954,450 What makes this run even more impressive is the sheer speed at which it has reached this point. While Vaazha 2 recently became a cultural phenomenon by hitting 3 million tickets in just 10 days, Drishyam 3 started its journey with an explosive energy that we haven't seen before. On its opening day alone, the film logged an unprecedented 587K tickets on BookMyShow. This destroyed the previous Day 1 record held by Thudarum (430K) and L2: Empuraan (381K), proving that the brand value of Georgekutty is currently in a league of its own. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The daily breakdown of ticket sales tells a story of incredible consistency. After a massive opening Thursday of 587.3K tickets, the film maintained high demand through its first week, recording 426.35K on Friday and 360.94K on Saturday. Even as it entered the weekdays, the momentum stayed strong, with Wednesday bringing in 208.97K tickets. This steady flow pushed the total sales to approximately 2,954,450 by Wednesday night, and with the latest updates coming in today, the film has officially surged past the 3 million mark. In terms of historical rankings, Lokah Chapter 1 remains the benchmark on the platform with 5.50 million tickets. However, with Drishyam 3 already joining the elite group of seven Malayalam films to cross the 3 million mark, it is now trending towards the higher tiers of this list. Given its current pace and the support from a total of 34,920 shows, the film is well-positioned to move closer to the final totals of previous top performers like Vaazha 2 and Thudarum as it continues its theatrical run.