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Editor Shameer Muhammed Criticizes S Shankar's Work Style on 'Game Changer'

Shameer described his experience working on the film as 'terrible,' citing prolonged delays and unprofessionalism, which led to his early departure from the project.

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Editor Shameer Muhammed talks about working with Shankar on Game Changer.
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Overview

  • Shameer Muhammed revealed that the initial cut of 'Game Changer' was 7–7.5 hours long, which he shortened to 3.5 hours before leaving the project.
  • He criticized director S Shankar for repeatedly delaying editing sessions, forcing him to stay in Chennai for nearly a year.
  • Shameer stated that he quit the project after turning down multiple other film offers due to Shankar's unprofessional work patterns.
  • After Shameer's exit, the film's editing was completed by Ruben, further reducing the runtime to approximately 2.5–3 hours.
  • 'Game Changer,' released in January 2025 with a production budget of Rs 400–450 crore, failed to break even and was widely panned by critics and audiences.