After the massive success of Pushpa 2, Tollywood fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. This highly anticipated film has been in the making for quite some time and is finally set to hit theatres next month, just in time for the Sankranti season. With its premiere shows scheduled in the USA, let’s dive into the advance booking details!
Renowned filmmaker Shankar, known for his blockbuster 2.0 (2018), has been relatively quiet for the past six years. His latest release, Indian 2, failed to make an impact, pushing the makers to consider a direct OTT release for Indian 3. This makes the upcoming political thriller, Game Changer, a crucial test for Shankar.
For Ram Charan, Game Changer holds significant importance. His last project after the success of RRR was Acharya, which unfortunately bombed at the box office. Both Charan and Shankar are aiming for a major comeback with this film. But is Game Changer on the right track? While it’s too early to make definitive statements, the initial buzz seems to be lacking.
The USA is a major market for Tollywood films, and considering the grandeur and high expectations surrounding Game Changer, it is anticipated to draw a substantial response. However, the initial trend in advance bookings is not as impressive. Bookings for the premiere shows opened on Saturday, and within the first 48 hours, only 1,315 tickets were sold (as of 10 am IST).
According to the latest update, 367 shows have been listed for Game Changer across 127 theatres. With 1,315 tickets sold in 48 hours, the film has generated $38K at the USA box office, equivalent to 32.26 lakh in Indian rupees.
Although it’s too early to draw conclusions with the premieres scheduled for January 9, the film needs to gain momentum in the coming days to meet expectations.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources.
