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I'm Game release update: Dulquer Salmaan-Antony Varghese Pepe's film to hit the big screens in August?

I'm Game release - There are rumours that it will be released globally on August 20, 2026, during Onam. Prithviraj's Khalifa is the other Malayalam film slated to release during the same time.

Gayathri Krishna
Jan 11, 2026
I'm Game release update: Dulquer Salmaan-Antony Varghese Pepe's film to hit the big screens in August?
Poster of I'm Game

South Indian star Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game is among the highly anticipated Malayalam films of 2026. Now, reports are surfacing online saying that the action thriller is likely to release in August following the wrap up of its shoot soon.

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I'm Game release update

After the Kerala schedule is finished, there are reportedly just 40 days left to shoot this big-budget movie in Chennai and Hyderabad. In the meantime, there are rumours that it will be released globally on August 20, 2026, during Onam. Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa is the other Malayalam film slated to release during the same time. According to reports, Kerala's major big screens have all been charted.

Malayalam film enthusiasts were waiting for any news on Nahas Hidayath's directorial, I'm Game. The first poster for the highly anticipated thriller, which includes several well-known actors from several film sectors, was just unveiled by the film's producers. Following several social media posts that gave production updates at every stage, Dulquer Salmaan fans had been anxiously expecting this announcement.

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I'm Game first poster and other details

The actor's character is shown in the first look poster for this thriller sitting on a sofa, looking stylish, and holding a pistol. There are other gun-wielding rivals mostly foreigners behind him. Many people shared the poster and their expectations as well as excitement for the movie on social media.

The narrative of the film is still largely unknown, but a teaser is expected to reveal more details soon. In this movie, Mysskin, a Tamil actor and director, makes his Malayalam acting debut. The other well-known actors in this movie are Antony Varghese Pepe and Kathir. The background score and soundtrack will be composed by Jakes Bejoy. Jimshi Khalid has handled the camera work. Additionally, this is Dulquer Salmaan's 40th film. You can watch Dulquer Salmaan's most recent Malayalam movie, Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra, on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium.

I'm Game FAQs

Q. When will I'm Game release in theatres?

A. An update on the release of Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game has not been revealed yet.

Q. Is Kaantha a biopic?

A. Kaantha is not a biopic but a fictional film loosely based on incidents from the 1950s Tamil cinema.

Q. Where can I watch the Kaantha movie?

A. Kaantha released in theatres on November 14. The film is now on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam versions.

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