Dulquer Salmaan returns to Malayalam cinema with the action thriller ‘I Am Game’. Released in theaters on 3 September, the film has collected ₹5.05 crore at the Indian box office on the first day. Directed by Nahas Hidayat, this film has left Yash’s film ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups’ behind in terms of single-day collection.
I’M Game Box Office Collection Day 1: Dulquer Salmaan’s film earned ₹5.05 crore on opening day, beats ‘Toxic’1
Language wise collection of opening day
According to the data, the film maintained a strong hold with 2,714 shows across the country. The largest share of earnings came from the Malayalam belt, while the film opened in other languages as well:
- Malayalam version: ₹4.30 crore
- Telugu version: ₹0.65 crore
- Hindi version: ₹0.10 crore
- Total Day 1 Collection: ₹5.05 crore
In comparison, Yash starrer ‘Toxic’ had collected ₹4 crore at the box office on its ninth day, surpassing the single-day figure of ‘I AM GAME’.
Plot and technical aspects of the film
Produced by Dulquer Salmaan and Jom Varghese under the banner of Wayfarer Films, the film revolves around a gambler who gets into serious trouble due to unexpected events. The film stars Antony Varghese, Mysskin, Kayadu Lohar, Samyukta Vishwanathan, Kathir, Vinay Forte and Parth Tiwari in lead roles. The film has received mixed response from critics, although Dulquer’s acting, action scenes and background score are being praised.