13 August,2026 01:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dulquer Salmaan (Picture via Instagram)
Dulquer Salmaan's much-awaited action thriller I Am Game has been postponed from its previously announced release date of August 20, 2026. The film will now hit theatres worldwide on September 3, 2026. The makers announced the revised date through Dulquer's official social media account, assuring fans that the delay comes with a bigger vision for the highly anticipated project. Film misses out on Onam release.
Sharing the update, Dulquer acknowledged the excitement surrounding the film and revealed that the team is aiming for a larger theatrical experience. With the new date, I Am Game is being positioned for a wider release across multiple markets, allowing audiences to experience the action thriller on a bigger scale.
The film will release simultaneously in five languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. The multilingual release is expected to strengthen its pan-India reach and introduce Dulquer's latest project to audiences across different regions. The worldwide theatrical rollout also reflects the makers' plans to give the film a wider platform.
Directed by Nahas Hidayath, I Am Game marks Dulquer Salmaan's return to Malayalam cinema. The project has been mounted on an ambitious scale and reportedly involved an extensive production schedule. The film was shot over 11 months, with filming spanning 156 days across more than 100 locations in South India.
The action thriller features an ensemble cast, including Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kayadu Lohar, Kathir, Parth Tiwari and Samyuktha Viswanathan. The diverse cast adds to the film's appeal, while the makers have brought together an experienced technical team to create its action-heavy world. I'm Game's trailer has already kept the fans hooked.
Jakes Bejoy has composed the music for the film, while the action sequences have been choreographed by the acclaimed Anbariv Masters. The technical team is expected to play a key role in delivering the scale and intensity envisioned for the project.
I Am Game is produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese under the banner of Wayfarer Films. With its extensive shoot, multiple-language release and ambitious production scale, the film is among the notable Malayalam projects gearing up for a nationwide theatrical outing.
While fans will now have to wait a little longer to see Dulquer Salmaan in the action thriller, the new release date promises a broader theatrical rollout. I Am Game will arrive in cinemas worldwide on September 3, 2026, with the makers signalling that the wait may be longer, but the game is set to be bigger.
