Game Changer, directed by S. Shankar and starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, is set to release worldwide on January 10, 2025.
The advance bookings indicate a strong opening, with expected global collections in the range of 90-100 crore on its first day.
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For a high-budget film like this, sustained performance during the Sankranthi festive period will be critical for long-term success.
The film faces competition from other holiday releases like Daaku Maharaaj and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam. However, the festive season has historically allowed multiple films to perform well simultaneously.
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Industry estimates suggest that Game Changer needs to gross over 400 crore theatrically to achieve breakeven.
In the Hindi belt, the film has sold approximately 30,000 tickets in major multiplex chains for its opening day:
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PVR Inox: 22,000 tickets
Cinepolis: 8,000 tickets
This includes blocked seats as well. The current momentum suggests that Game Changer has a chance to surpass the first-day Hindi collections of Devara (8 crore).
A double digit first day number might be a welcome surprise for Game Changer, and it will set the narrative from the second day in Hindi belts.
The first day collections can be managed but the content has to work from the second day or else it might crash big time. Things as of now look better than it was a few days ago. Everything now depends on word of mouth.
