January 11, 2025 – Ram Charan’s much-awaited film Game Changer made a grand entry at the box office on January 10, raking in a solid ₹51.25 crore in India on its opening day. Directed by Shankar, the movie has been creating waves even before its release, and these opening numbers show just how much the audience was eager to watch this big-ticket film. With a star-studded cast including Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, and Anjali, Game Changer has delivered a strong start, outperforming expectations.
According to Sacnilk, the film saw an impressive collection across multiple languages. In Telugu, the film made ₹42 crore, while in Tamil, it added ₹2.1 crore to its tally. The Hindi version pulled in ₹7 crore, and the Kannada and Malayalam versions brought in ₹0.1 crore and ₹0.05 crore, respectively. The numbers indicate that Ram Charan’s popularity has no boundaries, with fans across different regions showing love for the movie.
Notably, Game Changer surpassed the opening day collections of Ram Charan’s previous film, Vinaya Vidheya Rama (VVR), as well as Acharya, which starred Chiranjeevi. This achievement speaks volumes about the growing anticipation around the film, especially with Shankar directing it. The film’s success on Day 1 sets it up for a strong run at the box office.
The film’s audience occupancy also reflects its popularity. Morning shows recorded a healthy 55.82% occupancy for the Telugu version. By the afternoon, this dropped slightly to 39.33%, but the evening and night shows brought it back up, with 50.53% and 59.60% occupancy, respectively. Interestingly, the Hindi version’s 4DX afternoon shows were a major hit, with 82% occupancy, showing that the film is grabbing attention even outside the Telugu-speaking regions.
Game Changer tells the story of Ram Charan in dual roles, adding a layer of intrigue and excitement for the audience. The film also delves into complex political themes, and with Shankar at the helm, it promises to be an engaging ride from start to finish. The star cast, including Kiara Advani, who plays the female lead, and SJ Suryah and Anjali in key roles, has managed to keep the audience interested and invested in the plot.
While Game Changer made a remarkable start, it didn’t quite match the opening numbers of RRR, the blockbuster directed by SS Rajamouli. However, given the intense competition from other big releases during this Sankranti season, the movie’s opening is still a huge accomplishment. In the coming days, it will be interesting to see if Game Changer can maintain its momentum or if other films take over the box office.
For now, Game Changer has set a new benchmark for Ram Charan’s films and has proven to be a crowd-puller from day one. The buzz around the film is only going to grow as audiences flock to theaters to witness the spectacle on the big screen. This is just the beginning, and with more shows lined up, Game Changer is sure to continue making waves at the box office throughout the Sankranti festival period.
