Overview
- I'm Game opened in theatres on Thursday, September 3, and Sacnilk reported an India net Day‑1 of about ₹5.05 crore from 2,714 shows.
- Release‑day screening problems were widely reported on X and by theatre operators, including missing or late DCPs, no sound, stuck frames, missing subtitles and cancelled shows.
- Early reaction from critics and audiences is mixed, with consistent praise for Dulquer Salmaan, the film's first half and its action set pieces and criticism of the second half for excess gore, emotional excess and lapses in logic.
- Advance bookings before release were described as underwhelming—reported at roughly ₹2.5 crore worldwide—and the film's delayed Onam release window may have damped pre‑release momentum.
- The film's short‑term outlook now hinges on quick fixes at exhibitors and stronger word‑of‑mouth over the weekend to boost occupancy and recover from a cautious opening for a high‑budget Wayfarer Films release.