Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Faces Box Office Challenges and Controversy Over Earnings

The high-budget Telugu film struggles with declining collections and allegations of inflated box office figures after an initially strong opening.

'Game Changer,' directed by S. Shankar and starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, saw a strong opening on January 10 but experienced a sharp decline in earnings by Day 5.
Initial reports claimed the film grossed ₹186 crore worldwide on its first day, but trade analysts dispute this, suggesting the figure was under ₹100 crore.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma criticized the alleged inflation of box office numbers, calling it damaging to the credibility of the South Indian film industry.
Despite the controversy, Ram Charan expressed gratitude to fans and the media for their support, sharing a heartfelt note on social media during Sankranti celebrations.
Trade experts predict that 'Game Changer' may struggle to recover its costs, with the film's total earnings potentially falling short of earlier projections.