Telugu superstar Ram Charan is all set to make a grand return to the silver screen with his much-awaited political action drama, Game Changer. Directed by Shankar and written by Karthik Subbaraj, the film is gearing up to be one of the biggest releases of 2025. Scheduled to hit theaters on January 10, just in time for Sankranti, the movie has already begun its advance booking in international markets, and the early numbers are promising.
In North America, Changer has sold over 15,000 tickets for approximately 1200 shows with advance booking of USD 425K as of January 3. With seven days left until the premiere, these numbers are expected to grow significantly as excitement builds closer to the release date. The movie is generating solid buzz, fueled by the release of its high-octane trailer and Ram Charan’s massive fanbase following the global success of RRR.
The film’s box office performance will be of crucial importance, especially for director Shankar after the underperformance of his previous project, Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan. Expectations from Game Changer to make a record-breaking opening, which will further rely upon positive word of mouth and critical reception, to carry their momentum forward.
Advance bookings are still not open for Game Changer in India, yet the buzz over this film can be felt very clearly. There are other bigger Sankranti releases from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but that is how Game Changer might just split audiences – with one end going all the way for Ram Charan’s star pull and a far bigger appeal in that regard.
If Game Changer truly lives up to its promise, it might change the standards for political action films and make Ram Charan the next global superstardom. Now, eyes are on January 10 for this big-budget entertainer, which will fulfill the promise of being a movie worth watching.
